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From shopping togardening
Cultivating the next generation of
Software Technologists
Tony Devlin – July 11th 2012
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……and 50 Billion Connections
…..7 Billion People
Ericsson Internal | 2012-07-06 | Page 3OSS : Operator support system
Ericsson Oss
50 BILLION CONNECTIONS
ONE OSS
COMPLEX NETWORKS
SIMPLE MANAGEMENT
Ericsson Internal | 2012-07-06 | Page 5 ATHLONE, IRELAND
Product Development Unit oss
c. 1000Software
Engineers
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But…..there are Problems on the supply side
› Growth of the Knowledge Economy is vital for Ireland, and for us…..
Sustainability
› ….and it’s all about People
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Today’s Landscape
Insufficient “output” from 3rd Level
Graduates (typically) not “work ready”
Competition in the recruitment market
We need a more Targeted approach
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The Maths Problem - where do they all go to…?
6,522Grade A-C at Higher Level
4,285Grade A at
Ordinary Level
+
54,000Maths
Students 2nd Level
19%
15%
20%27%
19%Science, Eng. & Tech.
Business
Health
Arts/Social Science
All Others
First Preference Choices for Level 8 Courses
2,0531st Year Science,
Eng. & Tech.Students
Year 1 Drop Out Rate = 27%
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And what do we get at the end…………..?
Undergraduate Stream
Post Graduates & Converters
Intense RecruitmentCompetition
Not yet“work ready”
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This is a multi-faceted Problem
› Irish Government policy is to increase technology based employment via
– IDA funding for jobs & innovation– Funding for Educational initiatives (all levels)– Preferential options (Additional Points for HL Maths, Project Maths)
butThe best time to plant a tree is 20 years ago
Dambisa Moyo
(Zambian economist)
…..and the second best time is now !
September
15th 2011
INFUSE
(INvesting in FUture Software Engineers)
A new program for PDU OSS in Ireland
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a multi-faceted Problem & a Multi faceted Response
› If you don’t sow then it’s difficult to harvest…….
› So, we need to start early…………..
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Science, Technology, Engineering & Maths
› We need to encourage uptake & retention at all these levels
STEM…
it allbegins atPrimary Level !
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A Response in 4 Streams
S.T.E.M. Conference 2012 & National Science Competition
Ericsson Study Days & CPD*(Transition Year Students & 2nd Level Teachers)
*Continuing Professional Development
etc…..
“Creating Experts”MSc & PhD Sponsorships
MSc in Applied Software Technology(commencing September 2011)
Masters
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National Science Competition
3 Categories• Junior (3rd & 4th Classes)• Senior (5th & 6th Classes)• Special Needs
185 Schools216 Projects
Regional & National Finals
c. 5000active participants
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NSC ProjectsMiddle Category
1st Stokane NS, Enniscrone Farm Safety
2nd Scoil Naisunta Inis Mean Staidéar an ar Aimsir (in Inis Meáin i rith an Gheimhridh)
3rd Scoil Mhuire GNS, Lucan We Dig Earthworms
Senior Category
1st Gaelscoil Eiscir Riada, Tullamore Bees v Wasps (the true story)
2nd Scoil Niamh Fiachra, Freshford Digital Robotic Theme Park
3rd Ardnagrath NS, Walderstown The Perfect Breakfast
Special Needs Category
1st Central Remedial Clinic, Dublin The Science of the Wheelchair
2nd St Michael’s School, Castlerea Our School Garden
3rd St Brigid’s NS, Mullingar Changes In the Canal Throughthe Seasons
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Things we learned
Spending time with the participants
Keeping them busy !
Feeding them
Mol an óige,
agus tiocfaidh siad
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STEM Conference
• Fergal O'Brien (RCSI)• Biomaterials and Stem Cell Technology in Tissue Engineering & Regenerative Medicine.”
• Marc Watson (TEQ Games)
• STEM: Inspiring and Engaging the Teen Generation • Ward Van Duffel (LEGO® Education Europe)
• Inspiring creativity and interest in STEM subjects.
• Leena Gade, Chief Race Engineer, Audi Sport• Engineering to Win
• Carol-Lynn Parente, Producer, Sesame Street • Brought to You by the Letters S.T.E.M.
STEMConference
Midland Maths Camp
(JUMP)
Focus Group(Gallen Community
School)
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Trending (briefly) on twitter
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STUDY Day - Development
16 week course inScratch Programming
48 Students + Teachers
› The Study Day – Ericsson & Telecoms– OSS & the Software Engineer– Programming Practice– Visualization Demo– Test Plant visit– Telepresence experience
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Study day - Delivery • Focus on Transition Year• Involve Maths Teachers• Involve Career Guidance Teachers
StandardAgenda
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A Response in 4 Streams
S.T.E.M. Conference 2012 & National Science Competition
Ericsson Study Days & CPD*(Transition Year Students & 2nd Level Teachers)
*Continuing Professional Development
etc…..
“Creating Experts”MSc & PhD Sponsorships
MSc in Applied Software Technology(commencing September 2011)
Masters
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It Begins with US (doesn’t it always ?)
› “They Should…………”
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Message to the 1,000
!!!
Core cohort of 50 “INFUSERS” in active support…