STEM Leaders*, a student group that aims to discover and solve problems using digital, data science, and design, will participate in Science Agora 2023 as a presenter and will be held online on Saturday, October 2023, 10. will be exhibited for three days on November 28th (Sat) and 11th (Sun).In addition to the Tokyo metropolitan area, university students who are actually working on solving social issues in Aizuwakamatsu City, Shimonoseki City, Nagoya City, etc. will teach how to proceed with problem solving and how to learn digital based on their own experiences and thoughts.
STEM Leaders was established in 2016 as a student organization to train leaders who can discover and solve problems using STEM (science, technology, engineering, mathematics).Currently, 13 university students from 47 schools, including Keio University, Waseda University, Tsuda University, Tokyo Institute of Technology, Chuo University, Fukushima University, University of Aizu, Shimonoseki City University, and Nanzan University, belong to both science and humanities.He voluntarily promotes social problem-solving projects such as policy proposals based on data analysis and solution development in collaboration with local governments and universities.
While high school and university students are expected to play a leading role in the future digital age, we often hear that they are worried about what they should do and what they should wear.STEM Leaders, which has been in its eighth year since its establishment, believes that the shortest path is to use digital technology to solve social issues in local communities, based on the experience of working adults as graduates and supporters. Ta.
At Science Agora 2023, a group booth will be set up from November 11th (Sat) to 18th (Sun), and a panel exhibition of social problem solving projects will be held. At STEM Leaders, we believe that one of the elements required of leaders in the digital age is the ability to take on challenges while repeating trial and error. I have been working on a project toIn addition to introducing past practice cases in a panel format and introducing the activities, we will discuss and think together with visitors about ideas for development and expansion to other regions.
On November 11th (Sunday), a mini-stage event (19:10-30:12) will be held with the theme of "Must-see for students! Let's create yourself 00 years from now! ~Life planning in the digital age~". held.We will clarify the vague future and plan how to combine the skills and mindsets expected when you go out into the world with what you learned at school, and create a plan for the future up to 10 years from now.We aim to create a blueprint for each individual through dialogue between young people, who are the main characters, and working adults, who are seniors.
In addition, at the advance online event (October 10, 28:19-00:20), we planned "Must-see for students! Science of decision-making with data analysis!-Essential skills in the digital age-".Experienced management consultants serve as instructors, introducing the thinking methods and skills necessary to take the first step toward solving social issues, and discussing them with participants.
Through this three-day program, STEM Leaders hopes to develop a dialogue with visitors about the process of tackling social issues, setbacks and experiences of overcoming them, and the realizations gained from them. Invite participation.
