MIC Awarded €350k towards next generation STEAM Initiative
MIC was awarded €350,000 in December 2019 towards the development of a major STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Mathematics) outreach initiative which will see the establishment of a dynamic and interactive public exhibition and interactive workshop space entitled CRAFT Maker Space, allowing for the innovative fusion of creative arts and STEM education.
The funding was awarded by the Higher Education Authority as part of a competitive performance evaluation process to recognise the impact of Irish higher education institutions in alignment with national priorities and targets.
An independent review panel took particular note of the leadership shown by MIC in recent years in the promotion of STEM education and its partnership with schools, industry and other stakeholders in fostering the development of STEM skills in children.
