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Global Science Forum Activity on DECLINING INTEREST IN SCIENCE STUDIES AMONG YOUNG PEOPLE • The apparent decline in student enrolments in S&T curricula, a subject of concern for many OECD countries • A broad and complex problem that may impact the development of knowledge-based economies • A Global Science Forum initiative started in 2003, in co-operation with other OECD Directorates (Statistics, Education…) • An issue highlighted as a priority at the OECD meeting of science ministers in January 2004 within the general topic of human resources for S&T Global Science Forum The OECD Global Science Forum (formerly the Megascience Forum) : http://www.oecd.org/sti/gsf A venue for meetings of senior science policy officials of OECD countries. Its goal: identify and maximise opportunities for international co-operation in basic scientific research by: • Exploring opportunities for new or enhanced international co-operation in selected scientific areas. • Defining international frameworks for vital national or regional science policy decisions. • Addressing the scientific dimensions of issues of global concern. Some recent activities: • The implementation of an International Neuroinformatics Coordinating Facility • A report on Future Large Programmes and Projects in Astronomy and Astrophysics • Workshops on Grid computing and Earthquake science • A study on the Declining Interest in Science Studies Among Young People Global Science Forum Schedule and participants • Decided at the Global Science Forum meeting in July 2003 • Steering Committee established at the end of 2003 to determine a precise goal and programme of work Chairman: Prof. Jean-Jacques DUBY Composition: Belgium; Canada; Denmark; Finland; France; Ireland; Italy; Japan; Korea; Netherlands; Norway; Portugal; USA • Steering Committee report to the GSF in July 2004 • Working Group set up in September 2004 Chairman: Prof. Sjoerd E. WENDELAAR BONGA Composition: Australia; Belgium; Canada; Denmark; European Commission; Finland; France; Germany; Ireland; Italy; Japan; Korea; Netherlands; Norway; Portugal; Sweden; USA Global Science Forum Objective : To understand the extent of the decline, the causes, and possible remedies Three questions: 1. What are the amplitude and characteristics of the decline ? Quantitative analysis of statistical data and trends in selected countries (carried out by Laudeline Auriol, OECD Secretariat) 2. Which factors contribute to the decline ? Qualitative analysis of the reasons for the decline 3. What are the possible remedies ? Review of solutions undertaken at national levels Global Science Forum Qualitative study on causes and solutions: Methodology Key issues identified by the Steering Committee An enlarged Working Group set up to carry out, together with a consultant, Valérie Hemmo, an in-depth analysis Two subgroups, on causes and solutions, created to identify the major factors that impact on student’s choice, national action plans remedies that have been experimented lessons learned and information needed A preliminary integrative analysis, linking quantitative data, causes and solutions, will be presented for discussion at a conference on November 2005, in Amsterdam Global Science Forum
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