The robotics ecosystem for sustainable guidance
On Monday 6 October, the DIGA. Sustainable ecosystem for training and guidance project officially kicked off in Rome, with an inaugural meeting involving eight classes at the Gaetano De Sanctis secondary school, led by headteacher Cosima Stefania Chimienti.
The project, selected and supported by the Fondo per la Repubblica Digitale Impresa sociale (Polaris call for proposals), is coordinated by the Fondazione Mondo Digitale and aims to create an innovative learning and guidance ecosystem that connects schools, universities and the local area. The goal is to enhance STEM skills, strengthen the presence of women in technical and scientific fields, and help students make informed choices about their future.
The Roman curve: holistic sustainability and robotics
The Rome area is characterised by a thematic curve dedicated to holistic sustainability and robotics, in collaboration with the Department of Civil Engineering, Computer Science and Aeronautical Technologies of Roma Tre University, represented at the inaugural meeting by associate professor Federica Pascucci.
During the day, the project's objectives and the training courses that will accompany the classes throughout the year were presented. In particular, the six planned School-Work Training (FSL) courses were illustrated:
- Artificial intelligence anytime, anywhere
- Waiting for RomeCup
- Robotise Me
- Bringing people back to the centre
- The jobs of the future
- Introduction to robotics
The educational experience is complemented by Open Days at Roma Tre University, dedicated to discovering the world of university and its applications in the fields of robotics and digital technology.
An ecosystem for the future
The 18-month DIGA project involves a total of 1,800 students in four areas - Rome, Milan, Turin and Padua - according to thematic areas linked to the specialisations of the partner university departments: holistic sustainability and robotics (Rome), sustainability and innovation (Turin), life sciences (Padua), artificial intelligence (Milan).
The project's objectives include:
- reducing the mismatch between labour supply and demand (up to 39% in Lazio according to Excelsior data)
- bringing young people closer to STEM disciplines
- supporting female talent in the scientific and technological fields
- promoting educational innovation and connections between schools, universities and the local area
- accompanying the digital transition with inclusive and sustainability-oriented actions.
Participation in the activities is free of charge.
