In English

ENT3R is a motivation program initiated to enhance interest in and recruitment to, studies in science and technology.

Student mentors - pupil adepts
Through weekly math training sessions at campus, University and College students mentor pupils aged 15 - 18 years old. Ent3r is financed by The Norwegian Ministry of Education,
and offered nation wide.

Why ENT3R?

TIMSS advanced 2008: Decline in Norwegian students' (upper secondary school) performance in mathematics and physics
Alarming dropout rate from upper secondary school
6 out og 10 University students report math anxiety
Low recruitment and high retenation rates in engeneering education
Girls lack self esteem in math and science
Critical shortage of qualified math and science teachers
Global challenges require skills in science and technology

Meet me - be like me
The student mentors are role models with the ability and mission to inspire teenagers in their choice of education and careers. Close in age, yet already enrolled in higher education, these students act as boundary objects between the teenage world of the pupils and the future universe of a professional life. Representing a multitude of personalities interests and ideals these role models give science and technology a face to fancy.

The relevance of math and science education
Through monthly presentations by science and technology based enterprises students and pupils get to see the relevance and importance of math and science education, as well as meet possible future employees.

Mathematics matter
ENT3R is based on the fact that the majority of people are born with the ability to do math and that method matters. Through creativity, risk taking and problem solving we expect an increase in math literacy thus demystifying science and enhancing the populations' potential to participate in a technology based reality as competent citizens.

ENT3R: so what? So everything!
Competence in math, science and technology is of vital importance to solve global challenges related to energy and climate change, health, poverty, and empowerment.

The ENT3R Partnership
ENT3R is initiated by The Norwegian Ministry of Education, as a joint venture with The Confederation of Norwegian Enterprise (NHO), The National Centre for Mathematics, The Norwegian Society of Graduate Technical and Scientific Professionals (TEKNA), The Norwegian Society of Engineers and Technologists (NITO) and The Norwegian Association of Local and Regional Authorities (KS).

The National Centre for Recruitment to Science and Technology (RENATEsenteret) is responsible for implementation, coordination and evaluation.

Questions about ENT3R? E-mail us: kontakt@renatesenteret.no

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