Standing Conference on Schools' Science and Technology Stimulating curriculum changes in science and technology, motivating young people and encouraging partnerships between education and industry are at the heart of the activities of the Standing Conference on Schools' Science and Technology.
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Students, in collaboration with local industries, are given projects to complete, many of which have a practical application or are of local interest Young Engineers - nearly 5,000 girls and boys nationwide are members of Young Engineers clubs which meet regularly for a few hours each week in schools, colleges or on industrial premises. They work alongside practising engineers, tackling real projects in an informal atmosphere.