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<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;mso-fareast-language:EN-US">Each year, the ‘</span><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size:11.0pt">Innovatie Centra Academisch Bčtaonderwijs (ICAB) Conference’ takes place, organized by one of the
Faculties of Sciences in the Netherlands. This year, Maastricht University will host the ICAB 2025.
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size:11.0pt">Please see the invitation below, as well as the link to the registration form and full programme . We hope to see many of you there for an inspiring conference.
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:35.4pt"><i><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size:11.0pt">We are happy to invite you to the 2025 Innovatie Centra Academisch Bčtaonderwijs (ICAB) Conference, focusing on a crucial topic: student engagement in STEM education.</span></i><i><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:12.0pt"><o:p></o:p></span></i></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:35.4pt"><i><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size:11.0pt">Taking place on 13-14 March 2025, this year’s conference will be hosted by Maastricht University’s Faculty of Science and Engineering at the Discovery Museum in Kerkrade
(conveniently located next to the train station).</span></i><i><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><o:p></o:p></span></i></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:35.4pt"><i><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size:11.0pt">The conference will explore diverse strategies for fostering student engagement, ranging from interactive teaching approaches like Problem-Based Learning (PBL) to
the international classroom, and integrating students into research and educational development. The theme of the conference extends broadly to encompass innovative methods that enrich STEM education and encourage STEM careers.</span></i><i><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><o:p></o:p></span></i></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:35.4pt"><i><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size:11.0pt">Highlights of the conference include:</span></i><i><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><o:p></o:p></span></i></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]><i><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt">Plenary lecture by Gideon Koekoek: "Stretched mattresses and tiny solar systems? Communicating scientific discoveries by reconnecting dots."
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</span></span></span><![endif]><i><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size:11.0pt">Immersive experiences in the Discovery Museum, offering a unique environment to inspire and innovate.</span></i><i><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><o:p></o:p></span></i></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]><i><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size:11.0pt">Insights into cutting-edge integrations of research and education, as shown in the Einstein Telescope Education Centre (ETEC).</span></i><i><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><o:p></o:p></span></i></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]><i><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size:11.0pt">Closing session: "How to Get a Brilliant Idea in 3 Steps".</span></i><i><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><o:p></o:p></span></i></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:35.4pt"><i><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size:11.0pt">Join us for two days of engaging discussions, inspiring lectures, and valuable networking opportunities, all set against the backdrop of a venue designed to ignite
curiosity and creativity.</span></i><i><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><o:p></o:p></span></i></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:35.4pt"><i><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size:11.0pt">We look forward to welcoming you to this electrifying event!</span></i><i><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><o:p></o:p></span></i></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:35.4pt"><i><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><a href="https://www.maastrichtuniversity.nl/events/icab-2025"><span lang="EN-GB" style="color:#0563C1">Register now to secure your place and explore the preliminary program available
online.</span></a></span></i><i><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><o:p></o:p></span></i></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:35.4pt"><i><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size:11.0pt">Best regards, On behalf of the ICAB 2025 Organizing Committee</span></i><i><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:12.0pt"><o:p></o:p></span></i></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:35.4pt"><b><i><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size:11.0pt">Dr. Hanne Diliën</span></i></b><i><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><o:p></o:p></span></i></p>
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</span></i><i><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt">Vice Dean</span></i><i><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size:11.0pt"> Education</span></i><i><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><o:p></o:p></span></i></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:35.4pt"><i><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size:11.0pt">Faculty of Science and Engineering<br>
</span></i><i><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><a href="mailto:hanne.dilien@maastrichtuniversity.nl"><span lang="EN-GB" style="color:#0563C1">hanne.dilien@maastrichtuniversity.nl
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</span></u></i><i><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><a href="http://www.maastrichtuniversity.nl/"><span lang="EN-GB" style="color:#0563C1">www.maastrichtuniversity.nl
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:35.4pt"><i><span lang="NL-BE" style="font-size:11.0pt">Paul-Henri Spaaklaan 1
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