AbbVie schools prize to help spark an interest in STEM
Biopharmaceutical company AbbVie has launched a competition for primary schools in Cork, Dublin, Sligo and Mayo with a top prize of €30,000 in equipment for science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM) subjects.
The AbbVie STEM Prize encourages engagement in STEM-related learning. The company said it wished to showcase the exciting and diverse educational and career opportunities that can be unlocked for young people who develop an interest in these subjects.
The project will roll out in September to coincide with the start of the new school year.
AbbVie previously published the STEM Paths report exploring barriers to engagement in science-related subjects and careers in Ireland highlighting the negative impact that low levels of STEM student interest might have on high-value pharma, biopharma and medical device sectors.
The company also runs a Back to School for STEM initiative. It supports employees from six of AbbVie’s sites around the country to visit local schools, including their alma maters, to talk about their jobs and the difference working in pharma makes to wider society.
AbbVie Cork site head Malcolm Garde said: “Ireland has a highly developed employee talent base, but the global market is very competitive. As an innovation-based company, we need to continuously engage with parents, teachers, schools, and others to highlight the broad range of high-quality opportunities that come from studying STEM disciplines. It’s our job to inspire the next generation of STEM workers and enthusiasts.”
AbbVie employs approximately 2,600 people across six sites in Ireland.
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