Session 5: Science & Industry and Schools

5.0 Learning by Doing - collaboration between schools and industry
Timo Sorsa, Nokia Toijala Center, Finland

Abstract
Collaboration between Päivölä School of Mathematics and Nokia Toijala Center showcases an
example of collaboration between a high school and industry. The work assignments are smallscale
R&D projects which are selected and planned so that the students can strongly infl uence the
topics they work on and how the selected topics are approached. The majority of the students
work on software design but they can also select projects related to, e.g., graphical design,
sound design, electronics and new media. A long internship already at high school age helps to
develop a better match between the skills and competence of students and the industry needs.