Europe House Podgorica, in cooperation with the “Slobodan Škerović” Grammar School, the Smart Hub “Dvorište” School of Robotics and Programming, and the “Savo Pejanović” Primary School, organised an interactive event today to mark the International Day of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM), which is celebrated worldwide on 8 November. The aim of the event was to encourage curiosity, creative thinking, and interest in STEM fields among young people – areas that are key to societal progress and the development of modern skills.
The event began with a short performance entitled “Life on a Straight Line – Linear Functions in Everyday Life”, presented by pupils from the Podgorica Grammar School. Through humorous examples, the students demonstrated to primary school pupils how linear functions can explain various everyday situations – from the relationship between time spent on TikTok and one’s mood levels, to the impact of stress on concentration, and even the motivation that parental rules can have on waking up in the morning. The play brought mathematics closer to real life, portraying it as a tool for understanding reality rather than as a distant, abstract concept.
The second part of the programme focused on hands-on exploration through technology. Following a brief introduction by a representative of the European House on the process of European integration, pupils took part in a robotics workshop titled “The EU Integration Path Through STEM”.
On a specially designed map symbolically representing 33 negotiation chapters, young programmers from Smart Hub “Dvorište” operated a robot whose every move represented a step Montenegro takes along its European path. In this way, a complex political process was presented through the logic of programming, teamwork, and play – making it more comprehensible and engaging for young people.
Instead of leaving STEM as mere textbook theory, this encounter turned it into a tangible experience – something to touch, explore, and move. Through active participation, pupils had the opportunity to learn, ask questions, and create – strengthening their knowledge and confidence as future citizens of the European Union.