Educational Platform for Irish Beekeepers (EDIBEE) 2021-2022
Educational Platform for Irish Beekeepers (EDIBEE) 2021-2022
The Discover funding programme run by Science Foundation Ireland supports projects that address one or more of the following objectives:
- Stimulate engagement and curiosity amongst the general public in STEM
- Create debate and conversation amongst the public on STEM and their appreciation of its impact on society
- Use new ways to attract those who would not typically engage with STEM
- Apply STEM engagement and awareness in innovative ways for the benefit of the public e.g. within youth and community work to support youth and community work outcomes.
- Inspire curiosity and confidence in the scientific method
- Provide insights into STEM-related careers and discoveries while breaking down any negative stereotypes Support projects which develop capacity for the delivery of STEM Education and Public Engagement (EPE) in Ireland
- Increase access to education for beekeepers who may be disadvantaged due to geographical location/social isolation
- Encourage more beekeepers to engage with the FIBKA exam system and increase the pass rate
- Have more beekeepers trained in disease recognition and management
- Increase visibility and encouragement of female beekeepers
- Encourage engagement of general public with the science of bees and beekeeping
- Recording a series of educational lecture presentations based on the headings and topics submitted in the grant proposal. These will then be made available to access online.
- Holding “train the trainers” workshops on good beekeeping practice. To be attended by one or two members from each association nationwide to bring those skills back to their association and train others, in turn.
- Holding a series of STEM incorporated industry-based workshops. In particular working with Advance Science in Galway and Donegal Bees as industry-based partners.
- Beekeepers, willing to put themselves in front of the camera for apiary demonstrations.
- Beekeepers to attend the train the trainers workshops and demonstrate those skills at association level afterwards
- People willing to prepare a written lecture about a specific topic
- One or two centrally located association apiaries that could be used for the hands on train the trainers workshops
- People to come forward to help out with the working teams. Ideally you will have internet connectivity for zoom meetings, and be prepared to help co-ordinate demonstrations and workshops. We also need members with experience in multimedia and public relations.
- Beekeepers who have a genuine interest in bringing this project to people living in remote areas
- People who can help us integrate STEM into beekeeping practices