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Remetemos informação infra, enviada pela Rede de Escolas associadas da UNESCO da Moldávia, convidando à participação no “International Project STEAMing Across Borders – Empowering Young Women through Science”.
O projeto é direcionado para alunos entre os 14 e os 16 anos, e terá lugar entre setembro de 2025 e setembro de 2026.
Mais informações nos links infra.
O link para o registo (até ao final de setembro de 2025), encontra-se também no email infra.
Com os melhores cumprimentos
Fátima Claudino
Comissão Nacional da UNESCO | Educação
Técnica Superior
Portuguese National Commission for UNESCO | Education
Senior Officer
Ministério dos Negócios Estrangeiros | Comissão Nacional da UNESCO
Ministry of Foreign Affairs | Portuguese National Commission for UNESCO
Palácio das Necessidades, Largo das Necessidades
1350-215 Lisboa – PORTUGAL
Tel: (+351) 21 3946623
E-mail: fatima.claudino@mne.pt
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Subject: Fwd: Invitation to Join the International Project: STEAMing Across Borders – Empowering Young Women through Science (September 2025 – June 2026)
Dear UNESCO ASP school administrator and educators,
On behalf of The UNESCO Moldova school network we would like to extend a warm invitation to your schools (high school students aged 14–16) to participate in our newly launched international project entitled:
“STEAMing Across Borders: Empowering Young Women from the Republic of Moldova in Science”
(September 2025 – June 2026)
Funded by the European Union and UN Women Moldova
- More details about the project here: https://educatieinteractiva.md/page/13633
- Application form: 👉 https://forms.gle/9LN5b4eRJLTpqaTP9 (Deadline: September 30th)
The project aims to promote gender equality and youth leadership in STEM/STEAM by connecting high school students aged 14–16 from Moldova and schools around the world in collaborative, hands-on, interdisciplinary projects that focus on real-world problem-solving. Each participating school will commit to delivering 4–5 sessions per month (either during STEAM classes or as extracurricular clubs), working in international teams of 2-3 schools to implement monthly themed modules on topics such as green school architecture, sustainable agriculture, digital storytelling, water innovation, fractals in nature, and community-based data research.
Participating teachers will receive official international certificates recognizing 8 credits / 240 hours of engagement, while all students will be awarded certificates of participation. The project is coordinated with the Republic of Moldova Ministry of Education and Research, UN Women Moldova, and the Chisinau Department of Education, Youth and Sport.
We would be honoured to count UNESCO ASP schools among our international collaborators and to see this initiative promoted within the UNESCO ASP community.
🌍 Project Overview:
Despite global efforts to promote gender equality in STEM fields, many young women—particularly those from underserved or rural areas—continue to face challenges such as lack of role models, limited access to hands-on experiences, and underrepresentation in technical fields. This project addresses those challenges by offering:
· A monthly STEAM project module, with accompanying lesson plans, digital tools, and teacher guides; SAMPLE UNIT: https://educatieinteractiva.md/carte-interactiva/12461
· International collaboration: Each school will be placed in a team of 2-3 schools from three different countries, working on common challenges;
· A hybrid communication model (Zoom, Google Meet, Google Classroom, Flipgrid, VoiceThread), where students can interact synchronously or asynchronously;
· For example: synchronous communication – QUIZ about the Eiffel Tower via ZOOM https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GdBkm5FZr9s and asynchronous communication via Voicethread https://voicethread.com/myvoice/thread/8723407/48989138
· Friendly competitions and interactive quizzes at the end of each month to share results and vote for the most creative ideas;
· A final virtual exhibition to showcase all student projects globally.
Each module addresses real-life challenges and is designed to foster both scientific inquiry and creativity. Examples include:
· Digital storytelling and video CV creation
· Smart agriculture and local soil research
· Green School design and eco-innovation
· Fractals in nature and art
· Water purification and environmental campaigns
· 3D architectural redesign of school spaces
· Community data research and digital literacy
🎓 Benefits for Participating Schools, Teachers, and Students:
✅ Flexible implementation: Teachers can choose when and how to deliver each module
✅ Full support: All materials, guides, and lesson plans will be provided by the organisers
✅ Certificates for teachers: 8 international credits (240 work hours)
✅ Certificates for all participating students
✅ Global exposure: Students will learn from peers across the world, develop intercultural competencies, and present their ideas on international platforms
✅ Student-friendly format: Creative, stress-free competitions and inclusive engagement
✅ Open space for exchange: Teachers are encouraged to adjust the teaching style, pace, and tools to match their school context
📝 Project Phases:
1. Registration – https://forms.gle/9LN5b4eRJLTpqaTP9
2. Teacher Orientation – Online training for teachers to introduce the project and collaboration format scheduled for end of September – start of October
3. Team Formation – Schools will be grouped in international teams of 2-3
4. Implementation (September/October 2025 – June 2026) – 9 months of STEAM modules + final virtual exhibition
5. Certificate Distribution and Global Recognition
If your school would like to join this inspiring educational journey, please complete the registration form by September 30th.
👉 https://forms.gle/9LN5b4eRJLTpqaTP9
We would be delighted to welcome your students and educators to this empowering international learning experience. Should you have any questions or require further information, please do not hesitate to contact us at danielamunca@gmail.com
With kind regards,
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| Dr. DANIELA MUNCA-AFTENEV
ȘEF ADJUNCT |
| Tel. 022 20 16 04
Mob: 068 122 999 |
| Chișinău, str. Mitropolit Dosoftei 99, MD 2008 |
| WWW.CHISINAUEDU.MD |
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