Subtheme 1: Integrating Sustainability into STEM Curricula:

• Develop and implement STEM curricula that embed sustainability principles, equipping students with the knowledge and skills needed to address environmental challenges; Includes projects that use STEM to tackle climate change and promote environmental sustainability, fostering a greener future through education;
• Advancing Research and Innovation in CSA through STEM-Research Collaboration, Innovation Hubs, and Policy Advocacy

Subtheme 2: Advancing Technology and Equitable Access in STEM Education:

• Explore the transformative role of emerging innovative technologies like AI, VR, and AR in enhancing STEM learning; Focus on bridging the digital divide by ensuring equitable access to these tools, enabling all students to benefit from technological advancements in STEM education.

 Subtheme 3: Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in STEM:

• Develop strategies to increase diversity and inclusion in STEM fields, supporting underrepresented groups and addressing gender disparities; Foster an inclusive culture that encourages participation from all demographics, ensuring that STEM education and careers are accessible to everyone.

Subtheme 4: STEM Education in Crisis and Emergency Settings:

•  Adapt STEM education to meet the needs of displaced and refugee populations, and build resilient STEM education systems that can withstand and respond to challenges in fragile contexts; Innovate solutions for delivering STEM learning in emergencies and protracted crises.

Subtheme 5: The Future of Work and Community Engagement in STEM:

• Prepare students for the future job market by equipping them with essential STEM skills, Emphasizing lifelong learning and continuous professional development in STEM fields; Engaging communities in STEM learning through citizen science projects and partnerships between schools, universities, and local organizations.

Subtheme 6: Interdisciplinary Approaches: The Role of Creative Arts, Languages, and Social Sciences in STEM

• Enhance STEM education by integrating creative arts, languages, and social sciences, promoting interdisciplinary learning, Critical Thinking and Problem-Solving, and Inclusive Learning;
• Focus on science communication, multilingual education, and the human dimension of STEM, including ethics, cultural relevance, and policy advocacy, to create a holistic educational experience;
• Language and Communication Skills in STEM: Science Communication, Multilingual Education, Storytelling in STEM.
• Social Sciences and the Human Dimension of STEM: Ethics and Social Impact, Cultural Relevance, Policy and Advocacy.
  

Subtheme 7: Contemporary Issues in Science, Technology, and Society: Bridging STEM with Society for Sustainable Solutions

• This sub-theme highlights how advancements in science and technology address global challenges and drive societal progress, linking STEM to climate action, sustainable development, public health, and inclusive urban design.
• It explores innovative solutions that advance knowledge while meeting community needs, showcasing case studies and projects that demonstrate STEM’s role in fostering sustainable, equitable, and resilient progress.

Subtheme 8: Integrating AI in STEM Pedagogy: Transforming Education for the Future

• Showcase how AI can be harnessed to transform STEM pedagogy: making education more personalized, interactive, and effective; helping educators to create adaptive learning environments that cater to individual student needs; automate routine tasks to free up time for deeper engagement.
• Educators, researchers, and technologists to share their experiences, research, and ideas on how AI can be leveraged to shape the future of STEM education, preparing students for the challenges and opportunities of tomorrow’s world

Subtheme 9: Harnessing AI-Driven Approaches within CBC Pathways to Elevate STEM Education

• The integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) with Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC) pathways in STEM education.
• The potential of AI to personalize learning, enhance critical thinking, and develop problem-solving skills, all within the framework of STEM disciplines, to drive sustainable development and societal advancement.

Subtheme 10: AI-Driven Research and Development: Implications for Advancing STEM Education and Sustainable Solutions

• The transformative potential of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in research and development.
• How AI can enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of R&D processes, foster innovative educational practices, and address complex societal challenges?
• The ethical implications, potential biases, and accessibility issues related to AI applications in education and sustainable development, promoting a holistic understanding of its impact on future innovations.

Subtheme 11: Enhancing Linguistic Proficiency for Effective STEM Learning and Communication

• The integration of linguistic capacities in STEM education is vital to ensuring that learners can fully grasp complex concepts and effectively communicate their understanding hence bridging Language barriers in STEM Education through developing specialized vocabulary, reading comprehension, and critical writing skills tailored to STEM disciplines.
• Promoting Multilingualism in STEM in diverse educational settings can be a powerful tool in STEM education by encouraging the use of multiple languages in teaching STEM subjects. This broadens access to learning and promotes inclusivity and cultural diversity.
• Leveraging Language for STEM Career Readiness (effective communication) is a critical skill in the STEM workforce. By integrating language development into STEM curricula, educators can prepare students to articulate their ideas clearly, collaborate with international teams, and engage in interdisciplinary research. Students are technically competent and capable of contributing to global STEM dialogues and advancing their careers in the increasingly interconnected world.