Students in a makerspace at Can Tho University
Yesterday, August 18, in Hanoi, more than 200 leaders,educators , policy makers and entrepreneurs attended the annual Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics Conference (STEMCON), looking back on projects supporting innovation in higher education in the STEM field.
The U.S. Mission to Vietnam, through the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), has successfully collaborated with Vietnam and Arizona State University to improve STEM education at Vietnamese higher education institutions over the past eight years.
At the event, experts affirmed that together with the Vietnamese government and cooperation with US higher education institutions and the private sector, USAID supports promoting many educational supports and innovations to equip graduates with the tools to succeed in the competitive global market.
The project promotes students' innovation and creativity, and increases the inclusion of applied projects in the curriculum.
During the program, USAID Vietnam Director Aler Grubbs said: "Through the BUILD-IT public-private alliance, the U.S. government is helping advance a shared goal with Vietnam to improve higher education and prepare students to succeed in today's global economy. Together, we have leveraged the shared desire and commitment of business, government, and universities to modernize STEM education, thereby accelerating Vietnam's economic growth."
The BUILD-IT project, with a budget of 8.7 million USD, was launched in 2015. Over the past 8 years, the project has achieved lasting impacts. In particular, it has leveraged resources from 20 corporate partners to invest an additional 8.7 million USD in higher education in Vietnam.
In addition, there is cooperation with higher education institutions in Vietnam including: Can Tho University, Danang University, Hanoi University of Science and Technology, Ho Chi Minh City University of Technical Education, Ho Chi Minh City University of Industry, University of Science and Technology - Ho Chi Minh City National University, Lac Hong University, Hanoi University of Industry and Phenikaa University.
Since 2015, thousands of Vietnamese students have benefited from these partnerships.
Over the past eight years, 4,600 students have benefited from project-based learning activities.
Specifically, there are 121 educational programs that have achieved regional and international accreditation, of which 12 programs are accredited by ABET.
4,000 university leaders and staff have improved their skills in leadership, strategy development, curriculum innovation and enhanced partnerships with the business sector.
4,600 students benefit from project-based learning activities. Students have additional Maker Innovation Spaces established in Da Nang, Ho Chi Minh City and Can Tho, which have contributed to promoting students’ innovation and creativity, and increasing the inclusion of applied projects in the curriculum...
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