The U.S. Embassy Suva has partnered with Fiji National University to roll out two Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) initiatives in the Western division.
While opening the first STEM symposium at FNU’s Namaka campus, U.S. Ambassador to Fiji, Marie Damour highlighted the potential of STEM initiatives to create new opportunities for collaboration, innovation, and regional resilience.
The Embassy says the three-day symposium, supported by the Young Pacific Leaders Program – the U.S. Department of State’s flagship initiative in the Pacific – aims to inspire young people to pursue STEM studies, drive innovation, and strengthen the region through science and technology.
They say the initiative brought together students, educators, and administrators, allowing young minds to engage directly with seasoned experts in a learning environment that encourages mentorship, creativity, and problem-solving.
Damour says the symposium serves as a launchpad for new ideas, new connections, and much-needed action.
Damour also visited FNU’s Natabua Campus to launch a science lab kit and lab manuals program.
Funded through a grant from the U.S. Embassy, the program will provide in-service and pre-service teachers with modern teaching materials and lab supplies.
The Embassy says this initiative will enable students across Fiji to gain hands-on experience in STEM education, supporting the development of practical skills and fostering interest in scientific fields from an early age.
