meriSTEM@NIE Singapore is a multi-centric education, research and industry centre
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A Robust Framework for STEM Instruction
The STEM Instructional Quartet, henceforth known as the Quartet for simplicity, is a framework that helps educators plan, develop, and assess their activities.
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Partnerships & Outreach Programmes
meriSTEM@NIE collaborates with international partners to create a common regional identity in STEM education.
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Making Knowledge Accessible
NIE’s research philosophy centres around transforming school practices, improving programmes, informing policy formation and ultimately, bettering student learning outcomes.
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Empirically-Grounded STEM Education
meriSTEM conducts research in STEM curriculum, teaching, learning, assessment, and evaluation
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Professional Development for STEM Educators
An array of programmes and education courses are available at the undergraduate and graduate level for educators.
News
From Prototype to Pedagogy: Turning Urban Heat Solutions into STEM Learning
On 28 March 2026, meriSTEM@NIE hosted STEM Hackathon+, themed “Hacking the Heat: Innovating for Sustainability and Learning.”
The “+” in Hackathon+ represents something special — participants didn’t just innovate as students, they also stepped into the role of educators.
Teams first tackled the challenge as students, prototyping architectural solutions to mitigate Singapore’s urban heat island effect, using PocketLab sensors to test their designs.
Then came the “+” moment — participants switched hats to become teachers, designing STEM lesson packages and classroom kits to translate their sustainability solutions into meaningful learning experiences.
The event concluded with an awards ceremony, celebrating both environmental innovation and impactful STEM education.