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The current methods used to disseminate Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) research knowledge globally have become both inefficient and inefficient - but that can be changed. At present, the STEM knowledge dissemination practices across higher education institutions, research institutions, major engineering schools, and even renowned universities, have become obsolete. It has, therefore, become more vital than ever to encourage a paradigm shift in the way the latest STEM knowledge originating from the biggest global research projects is being circulated and proliferated amongst the masses.
The theme of the 43rd WCASET, therefore, is 'Putting Into Effect Policies & Practices That Will Result In A Major Paradigm Shift In STEM Knowledge Proliferation Globally'. New ideas and concepts are being developed for this very purpose, including a soft robotics toolkits that provide hands-on robotics and science skills and knowledge to professionals and even students. The idea of introducing DIY labs to early career research professionals (and even undergrads) is meant to make it possible for them to solve problems on their own.
This will encourage aspiring, early-career and veteran research professionals to be able to identify challenges and come up with innovative solutions without much ado about the lack of infrastructure. By promoting problem solving and critical thinking through STEM education, research professionals from these fields will be better prepared for future careers. In turn, this new approach will create an entrepreneurial ecosystem globally that favours job creators, not job seekers.
With its proposed objective and theme, the 43rd WCASET aspires to bring about the following paradigm shifts in these disciplines.
Increased Investment In STEM Research
The 43rd WCASET hopes to cause the increased inflow of investment in science and technology, not just throughout Asia but also the world at large. Rapidly growing national economies have succeeded through their investments in science and technology. Applied science, engineering technology have never been a priority in developing nations. Today, environmental challenges and rapid economic growth have driven government, industry and civil sectors to look to applied science, engineering and technology to provide innovative resolutions for sustainable growth. If the global population wants to grow as a society, we need to focus and create opportunities in science, engineering, and technology.
Giving Rise To Sustainable Agriculture Practices
The 43rd WCASET hopes to further the development and raising of awareness of the benefits of sustainable agriculture practices. Many sessions in the conference will highlight the use of technology in the agricultural sector and the significance of bridging the gap between scientists and farmers across the rural populations of the world. Farmers and scientists working together are the key to technological advancement in sustainable agriculture
Some of the biggest challenges across the global agricultural sector are climate change, food security and small farm sizes. Food insecurity should be seen as a major global crisis. The projected population growth is bound to affect ecology and environment as the investment in agricultural research and development is quite marginal.
The panellists will go over how agricultural education should be incorporated into school curricula from an early age to teach children about how food is grown and to emphasise the importance of sustainability.
Reiterating The Importance Of Elementary Scientific Research
Right from comprehending why the sky is blue to purifying our drinking water, humans interact daily with the life sciences, making it essential to encourage the study of the subject. We are all born fundamental scientists. Basic research is important because it's what makes us human. Life sciences allow us to answer fundamental questions about ourselves. So life science is the common thread of life.
But how to make the life sciences an attractive field for researchers? The panellists speaking on this topic will address how interdisciplinary research and increased use of technology, while encouraging and stimulating curiosity about life sciences in research institutions will prove to be immensely helpful.
Streamlining Healthcare & Medicine With The Latest Technology
The dearth of accurate and valid data in the healthcare systems of many developing nations is severely limiting the growth of their digital healthcare ecosystems, and it has become crucial to rethink how this data is stored and used. These nations are in need of the right architecture for healthcare.
The panellists speaking on this topic will highlight how the solution is to create a health cloud supported by data hubs and analytics. Through this, access to different health apps and portals for a better digital ecosystem, can be provided.
Panellists will also go over how the need to bridge the gap between different applications to create a comprehensive database that simplifies the scanning process for citizens. The development of centralised digital healthcare ecosystems is one such solution that will provide a patient-centric, provider-friendly health exchange ecosystem enabled by API.
Together, the panellists will go over how the healthcare ecosystem is ready to begin developing several successful pilots to implement digitization projects across the globe (particularly in developing nations).