Round table «Zaporizhzhia Makerspace. Spaces of action: the future we create»
On March 4, a round table «Zaporizhzhia Makerspace» took place. Spaces of action: the future we create« for World Engineering Day.
The round table was attended by representatives of the Departments of Education and Culture, educational institutions and extracurricular institutions of the city and region, Zaporizhzhia Polytechnic University, as well as business and the public sector.
During the meeting, they discussed engineering as an important component of Zaporizhzhia’s identity, the creation of makerspaces as open spaces for inventors and innovators, as well as the prospects for forming a network of such communities. The participants shared their own experience, presented ideas and looked for opportunities for the development of the city’s engineering environment.
Zaporizka Polytechnic University was presented at the event by Olena Nazarova, director of the Children’s and Youth University. She made a presentation »Development of engineering thinking by means of makerspace”, in which she shared her experience of working with students and the possibilities of makerspaces for the formation of practical engineering skills in young people.
The creation and development of a network of makerspaces is an important step to support modern STEM/STEAM education. Such spaces help young people develop engineering thinking, creativity and teamwork skills, forming a generation of active, responsible and talented people who will rebuild, protect and develop Ukrainian Zaporizhzhia.
We work together — we develop together!
