FNUG Research Seminar November 12, 2025

First, Serhii Petrovych, Postdoctoral Researcher at the STEM Education Research Center – FNUG, will present two cases that have motivated STEM students to learn through practice-based and hands-on learning experiences.

The first case, Developing Math Competence in Middle School: Applying Math Outside of the Classroom, investigates how math motivation, math anxiety, and perceived emotional support from teachers relate to mathematical skills in calculation and problem-solving.

The second case draws on the speaker’s experience in creating the Smart Physics Cabinet at a technical college. This project represents a creative learning space co-designed by teachers and students, where the Arduino Uno platform, various sensors, and microelectronics were used to create an automated “smart” environment. Based on these two cases, participants will be invited to take part in a mini-workshop on the use of microcontrollers in teaching and learning.

The second part of the seminar invites participants to produce posters presenting their projects or recent work, such as networking activities, new research interests, research findings, and more. All posters will be displayed and presented at the conclusion of the seminar.

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