STEM education platform in human resource development in the new era
STEM (Science - Technology - Engineering - Mathematics) has long been seen as an important foundation in the modern education system, especially in the context of an economy competing with knowledge and technology.
In the trend of development based on science and technology, STEM education is gradually becoming a "new door" for creative thinking, and is also considered one of the practical solutions to innovate education in the direction of linking theory with practical experience. Bringing STEM into general education helps students train logical thinking, problem-solving ability and creative spirit, proactive learning. This is also the goal that Resolution 71-NQ/TW emphasizes, identifying as a mandatory requirement for Vietnam's human resources in the new development stage - when innovation becomes an important growth engine.
From that orientation, the "STEM Innovation Petrovietnam" program is being implemented by Petrovietnam with the goal of building 100 STEM classrooms nationwide. Not simply investing in facilities, the program also aims to create learning spaces associated with experience, where students can access knowledge visually, practice more and gradually awaken research capacity right from high school years.
PV Power's imprint in the STEM journey
In the process of implementing STEM Innovation Petrovietnam, PV Power - a member unit of Petrovietnam in the electricity sector has actively coordinated closely with local authorities and schools to build and effectively put into use STEM practice classrooms in Dong Nai, with a total investment of billions of VND and a modern equipment system, designed in a standardized and flexible direction. Robot models, AI systems, IoT or experimental equipment have helped the classroom become an experiential place, where students can "touch" science and technology in the most authentic way.
Reality shows that STEM classrooms are contributing to innovating the educational space: from one-way knowledge transmission to competency development, encouraging interdisciplinary thinking and problem-solving ability for students. With the experiential learning model, STEM classrooms also create changes in students' learning and thinking methods. No longer just theoretical classes, students are exposed to experiential learning, research and creativity – where "trying and failing" becomes part of the knowledge cultivation process. Initial experiences with technology, scientific research or technical innovation are the foundation for forming a new generation of proactive, flexible and ready-to-adapt to the digital age.
PV Power's companionship is not only a contribution to education, but also a long-term investment for the future. From well-invested STEM classrooms, scientific "seeds" are gradually being formed - students are exposed early to research thinking, technology skills and modern learning and teaching methods, and the opportunity for new factors to emerge in the field of science and technology is also increasingly open.
In terms of strategic vision, this is not only a resource for society but can also become a successor force for foundational industries such as energy. For PV Power in particular and Petrovietnam in general, the "STEM Innovation Petrovietnam" campaign has a dual meaning: making practical contributions to the country's education sector, and at the same time gradually preparing quality human resources to meet the urgent requirements of the energy sector in the future.
