Empowering STEM Education Professionals Programme

About the Programme

The Empowering STEM Education Professionals Programme (ESEPP) is organised by meriSTEM@NIE, in partnership with ExxonMobil Asia Pacific Pte. Ltd. This programme brings together educators, industry partners, higher education institutions and the Ministry of Education to network and exchange STEM lesson ideas, enhance STEM education literacy and build a community of competent STEM educators to inspire future-ready generations of innovators and problem solvers.

Since it’s fifth rendition in 2025, the programme opened the competition and learning festival to international participants. As part of the competition, participants submit an instructional lesson package based on a theme proposed by the organisers. Additionally, participants have the opportunity to participate in a two-day Learning Festival, featuring a variety of activities hosted at NIE, Singapore in partnership with ExxonMobil Asia Pacific Pte. Ltd. It includes sharing sessions from ESEPP alumni, a learning journey, STEM workshop and more. The Learning Festival closes with an Award Ceremony, where participants, industry partners, and faculty from institutes of higher learning gather to celebrate their achievements and exchange insights gleaned from their learning experiences.

ESEPP is open to local and international primary and secondary school teachers.

Objectives of ESEPP


ESEPP 2025/2026

The Empowering STEM Education Professionals Programme (ESEPP) 2026 Learning Festival, held from 14 to 15 July 2026 at the NIE, brought together 31 teachers, researchers, industry partners and STEM education enthusiasts for two days of learning, sharing and collaboration. Anchored on the theme “Innovate & Regenerate: STEM Solutions for Resourcefulness”, the festival provided opportunities for participants to explore innovative STEM lesson ideas, gain insights from practitioners and industry professionals, and exchange perspectives on meaningful STEM education. 

Check out highlights from our Learning Festival here!


CHECK OUT THE PAST THEMES AND WINNERS HERE!