Swiss Academy of Engineering Sciences SATW
STEM junior scientific staff barometer Switzerland
SWISS ACADEMIES REPORTS, VOL. 9, NO 6, 2014
The skills shortage that has already existed for quite some time suggests that not enough young people are interested in the STEM subjects (sciences, technology, engineering, mathematics) and therefore neither chose a profession or studies in these areas. The question arises: Where and how is the interest in engineering and natural sciences promoted - or not? Girls feel considerably less supported in engineering, for example, than boys. This emanates from the study «MINT-Nachwuchsbarometer Schweiz» of the Swiss Academies of Arts and Sciences.
Akademien der Wissenschaften Schweiz (2014) MINT-Nachwuchsbarometer Schweiz – Das Interesse von Kindern und Jugendlichen an naturwissen-schaftlich-technischer Bildung. Swiss Academies Reports 9 (6).
Swiss Young Academy SYA
Innovative Teaching Formats at the Science-Society Interface: Reflections and Future Directions in Swiss Higher Education
Science-society dialogue is crucial for addressing pressing societal challenges. One important avenue for strengthening this link, in an inter- and transdisciplinary perspective, is teaching formats that encourage students to engage in the public sphere. However, an illustrative collection of best practices in Swiss higher education has been lacking so far. This practice-driven report draws on a non-exhaustive stocktake of existing courses in Switzerland and participatory workshops among lecturers. It features illustrative examples from Swiss higher education institutions and introduces a new typology of science-society teaching formats, offering educators a structured way to design and analyze courses across six dimensions. In addition, the publication discusses both the opportunities and challenges of implementing such teaching formats. To further advance science-society education, the report identifies three priority areas for action.
Swiss Academy of Sciences SCNAT
Strategy for natural history collections in Switzerland
Thirty-seven institutions, take a decisive step towards unlocking the full potential of natural history collections in Switzerland. Together, they publish and endorse a strategy based on 6 pillars and 52 key activities to better preserve collections, ensure their accessibility and promote their use for science and society.
