CASTME partners with Findel International Education Resources and Philip Harris to sponsor awards

For over 30 years, the CASTME Award Scheme has highlighted educational projects worldwide that address the social or human context of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM).

The award scheme is run by the Commonwealth Association of Science, Technology and Mathematics Educators, established in 1974 to share best practice across the STEM disciplines and demonstrate STEM's importance to local environments, schools and communities. Awards are offered for educational projects addressing the social or human context of science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM). Any group or individual involved in any form of education in the broadest senses, formal or informal, within societies can enter, including preschool, Primary or Secondary. Additionally, Tertiary education projects can be entered from schools, colleges, universities or communities. To confirm if you can enter, please supply your full name, complete address and any queries to CASTME Vice Chair (Awards) Kathleen Nugent.

Awards for 2023

FINDEL CASTME  AWARDS

CASTME contributes to the delivery of the Sustainability Goals.

CASTME connects educators of all ages in the widest sense, in both formal and informal settings throughout the Commonwealth and beyond.

CASTME recognises that learning is Lifelong and takes many forms.

CASTME actively promotes the importance of community and family as the foundation of a young child’s learning and promotes the importance of science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM) in everyday life.

THE AWARDS

The awards are expected to be designed and realised in accordance with these aims in the specific area of each award. Past successful entries may be seen on www.castme.online and in newsletters.

 The Findel CASTME Education Award 

Presented to the entry that displays an innovative approach to increasing STEM awareness. The awardee will receive a £300 voucher to spend on Philip Harris science equipment or resources and an international membership of the ASE for one year.

The Findel CASTME Protect Our Planet Award

Presented to a STEM project that focused on sustainable development goals such as climate change, responsible consumption, and clean water. The awardee will receive a £100 voucher from Findel International. 

The Findel CASTME Community Award 

Presented to a community project focused on mothers, fathers, carers and children and raising awareness of STEM in the community. The awardee will receive a £50 voucher from Findel International.

The Successful recipients are announced at the Association for Science Education Conference (ASE), held in early January in England. Information about the conference is available at www.ASE.org.uk. FINDEL will contact the recipients to arrange the selection of resources, transport to the recipient’s country, and insurance.