Regional Scientific Center RaSTEM

Regional Scientific Center RaSTEM: The Synergy of Formal and Informal Education for the Future of STEM

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The project "Regional Scientific Center RaSTEM" is dedicated to the development of innovative STEM programs for primary schools, encompassing students and teachers while merging formal and informal education into a unified whole. Through this project, additional education is being implemented aimed at enhancing STEM knowledge and skills, with a particular emphasis on robotics and applications in climatology and meteorology.

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In 2024, Trokut became the Regional Scientific Center RaSTEM, and within this center, various events are planned, such as summer STEM camps, which will further encourage youth to choose STEM careers. During the academic year, the center will enable a larger number of students to participate in educational workshops and visits, thereby strengthening their interest in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.

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The project begins with the development of programs to introduce new STEM content into primary schools. In the second phase, the project focuses on strengthening teachers' competencies through specialized training and education in the STEM field. After the teachers' training is completed, the developed program will be implemented, emphasizing robotics and STEM technologies in climatology and meteorology. Teachers will then transfer the acquired knowledge to students through interactive and practical workshops. The ultimate goal of the project is to establish the Regional Scientific Center RaSTEM and enhance the STEM skills of teachers and students in the Šibenik-Knin County.

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The project is carried out by the City of Šibenik in partnership with seven primary schools: OŠ Meterize, OŠ Brodarica, OŠ Juraj Dalmatinac, OŠ Skradin, OŠ Murterski škoji, OŠ Vrpolje, and OŠ Juraj Šižgorić. The project also collaborates with the Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Computing of the University of Zagreb, the Croatian Robotics Association, and Oslo Metropolitan University.

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The project involves 15 teachers and more than 300 students, and equipment has been procured for all partner schools and the Trokut Entrepreneurial Center, which will manage the future RaSTEM center. An external STEM classroom has been established at OŠ Juraj Dalmatinac, a STEM garden "Robert Visiani" at OŠ Meterize, and a STEM park "Faust Vrančić" at the Trokut Center.