National Inspiration Hubs
Teachers hold a pivotal role in shaping students’ attitudes, self-efficacy, and career aspirations, especially in STEM fields where gender stereotypes are deeply entrenched (Mujtaba & Reiss, 2013), that is why the STREAM IT project places a strong emphasis on supporting them. The National Inspiration Hubs serve as dynamic online spaces where elementary and secondary school STEAM teachers/university educators/educators of other organisations and institutions with a particular focus on deconstructing gender stereotypes and bias in teaching come together to share knowledge, collaborate, and build capacity. The Hubs facilitates the exchange of expertise, best practices, and lessons learned to promote innovative approaches in STEAM education.
The National Inspiration Hubs are an informal network of stakeholders from different sectors of society in each partner country. This multi-sector network approach enables the group to identify country-based needs and barriers to gender equality that are specific and relevant to that group and to work collaboratively to develop solutions. Therefore, the aims and goals of each National Inspiration Hub will be different, and unique. However, each Hub offers a series of interactive webinars. Additionally, the project will also organise an international training session to enhance peer-to-peer learning and professional development of STEAM educators with a focus on incorporating the gender dimension in methodology.
The National Inspiration Hubs will be organised in the following countries:
ST(R)E(A)M IT National Inspiration Hub for Belgium
The National Inspiration Hub for Belgium is a collaborative online space designed to advance inclusive and gender-responsive STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics) education. It brings together educators, practitioners, and stakeholders to exchange ideas, share innovative practices, and strengthen professional capacity, with a particular focus on encouraging girls and underrepresented groups to explore STEAM subjects.
STEAM Hub - Bulgaria
The National Inspiration Hub is an informal network of stakeholders that come together to share knowledge, collaborate, and build capacity. The aim of the National Inspiration Hub is to create an online networking group for STEM teachers and capacity building communities
National Inspiration Hub Hungary
The National Inspiration Hubs serve as dynamic online spaces where STE(A)M educators and communities come together to share knowledge, collaborate, and build capacity. The hubs facilitate the exchange of expertise, best practices, and lessons learned to promote innovative approaches in STE(A)M education.
National Inspiration Hub Iceland
Inspiration Hub in Iceland
National Inspiration Hub Italy
Inspiration Hub in Italy
The Sparkle Hub: A Platform for STEAM Inspiration
Sparkle Hub is Lithuania’s national centre for inspiration, learning, and innovation in STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics). Our mission is to ignite curiosity, empower educators, and nurture the next generation of creative thinkers, problem-solvers, and changemakers—especially among girls and underrepresented youth.
National Inspiration Hub North Macedonia
Inspiration Hub in North Macedonia
National Inspiration Hub STEAM Poland
The National Inspiration Hub STEAM Poland is dedicated to empowering educators and professionals through promoting innovative STEAM education. Our mission is to create a vibrant network that inspires effective teaching practices, fosters collaboration among experts, and promotes inclusive learning environments—especially for girls and women in STEAM.
National Inspiration Hub Serbia
The National Inspiration Hub (NIH) aims to promote equal educational opportunities for girls in the fields of STEM by fostering gender equality in education. The Hub will engage a network of over 50 educators and stakeholders to share knowledge and tools that encourage girls to pursue education and careers in STEM fields.
National Inspiration Hub 4 STEAM
Empowering Educators as Change Agents in STE(A)M education through knowledge accumulation and sharing. To serve as a collaborative platform for exchanging best practices for innovative approaches to STE(A)M education and practical online training.
National Inspiration Hub Slovenia
Inspiration Hub in Slovenia
National Inspiration Hub Spain
The main purpose of this HUB is to establish an educational community committed to the development of gender-sensitive initiatives that foster interest and participation in STEM disciplines (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics).
Ukraine National Inspiration Hub
The Ukraine National Inspiration Hub (NIH) serves as a collaborative and inclusive space where educators, policymakers, and industry partners unite to foster gender equality and innovation in STEM education.
National Inspiration Hub Croatia
Mission and Objectives of the National Inspiration Hub The mission of the National Inspiration Hub is to create an encouraging space for collaboration, knowledge exchange, and mutual learning between experts from various STEAM fields (science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics) and female students.
If you feel it is for you, we strongly encourage you to join the relevant Hub through a quick registration process, and enjoy the supportive power of the community!
Additionally, we want to support stakeholders in organising additional Inspiration Hubs within the STREAM IT project. The ‘Toolkit for the establishment and maintenance of the National Inspiration Hubs’ is a comprehensive guide for developing gender-sensitive methodologies that engage girls and young women in STEAM education while fostering sustainable collaborative networks across Europe. Apart from that, if you want to be included in this process, please get in touch with us via info@streamit-project.eu.