LUMA Centre Finland chosen to launch national STEM education development programme
LUMA Centre Finland will launch a national programme focusing on developing STEM education for 6 to 16 year-olds. The programme aims to improve … Read more
LUMA News
LUMA News is dedicated to mathematics, science and technology education news from Finland to all international audiences. The webzine highlights themes, innovations and research as well as interesting events within the field.
New Factor Explains Math Development
Recent research at the University of Turku reveals a novel factor, spontaneous focus on quantitative relations that plays a role … Read more
The LUMA-school competition rewards and recognizes innovative STEM activities in schools
The Winners of the 2013 LUMA School competition have been announced. The prizes were rewarded for schools engaging students in STEM through innovative and … Read more
Study Shows Industry Site Visits Boost Motivation in School Science
How to improve students’ motivation in learning science at school is a challenge most teachers face in their daily lives. … Read more
New LUMA Centre Finland to Enhance STEM Skills
The new LUMA Centre Finland was opened on November 8th 2013 as an umbrella organization for Finnish LUMA Centres. On Friday November 8th the … Read more
Towards Dialogic Teaching in Science
Sami Lehesvuori’s doctoral dissertation from the University of Jyväskylä emphasizes the importance of student-centered interaction in STEM education. The University of Jyväskylä … Read more
The Successful ChemistryLab Gadolin is a Unique Learning Environment at the University of Helsinki
ChemistryLab Gadolin at the University of Helsinki’s Department of Chemistry is an authentic, fully-equipped laboratory entirely dedicated to pre-school and … Read more
Science Clubs Engage 3 to 6 year-olds in STEM
In spring 2013 the LUMA Centre launched a novel science club model for 3 to 6-year old children. Project coordinator Jenni Vartiainen … Read more
STEM inspiration from the International Millennium Youth Camp 2014
The International Millennium Youth Camp brings together talented young people from all over the world to brainstorm and research science … Read more
LUMA Celebrated European Biotech Week 2013
The European Biotech Week of 2013 was highlighted at Finland’s Science Education Centre LUMA with a variety of activities including workshops, themed … Read more
