Partners Develop a Continuum of World Class
Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics Education from Early
School to University
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia and VELIZY-VILLACOUBLAY, France – January 25, 2013
– Dassault Systèmes (Euronext Paris: #13065, DSY.PA), the 3D Experience
Company, world leader in 3D design software, 3D Digital Mock Up and
Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) solutions, today announced a
strategic partnership with Majlis Amanah Rakyat (MARA), an organization
created by the Government of Malaysia’s Ministry of Rural and Regional
Development, to encourage and facilitate social and economic development
particularly in the rural areas of Malaysia.
A key socio-economic goal of Malaysian government is
to promote the well-being of its rural population by developing it into
a vibrant middle-class, highly employable in the context of the global
economy. To that end, a world-class educational program for science,
technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) education is being
deployed, relying upon Dassault Systèmes’ 3DEXPERIENCE platform.
From the age of 13 to Master’s degrees, from
academic to technical & vocational education and training, the
partnership builds upon 3D-based educational practices and combines new
types of learning environments into a game-changing learning experience.
All types of Dassault Systèmes’ software applications and its
educational expertise gained across the world will be mobilized in
programmes centred on project-based STEM education in Junior and
Professional Colleges and on advanced collaborative engineering
curricula at the university level. A key social impact of the programme
is in the continuum of encouragement, interest and knowledge it among
all different age groups, building a pipeline of talent.
“It is imperative to create an interest in science,
technology, engineering and mathematics in children from the age of 13
and onward. The continuum from school to university is crucial to
Malaysia to advance its social agenda and develop globally competent
engineers for various industries,” said Philippe Forestier, Executive
Vice President, Global Affairs and Communities, Dassault Systèmes.
“Dassault Systèmes will also facilitate a link between its global
academic community and MARA to establish international learning
opportunities for students.”
MARA has over 45 years of experience in nurturing
young minds in Malaysia and relies upon its countrywide network of 323
institutions to sustain its educational initiative. “We are proud to
partner with Dassault Systèmes. This partnership aligns with our
strategic transformation framework to produce a highly competent
workforce for the global market,” said Datuk Ibrahim Ahmad, Director
General, MARA. “With Dassault Systèmes’ 3DEXPERIENCE platform, we are
able to innovate in the development of human capital in Malaysia and
instill leadership values and entrepreneurial skills in the next
generation of scientists and engineers.”
About Majlis Amanah Rakyat (MARA)
MARA, or The Council of Trust for the People,
was formed through an Act of Parliament in 1966 and was entrusted with
the responsibility to promote, stimulate, facilitate and undertake
economic and social development of the people especially in the rural
areas. Its current motto of Global Entrepreneurship and Education
clearly defines MARA’s role to transform the people to meet global
challenges by providing training and education at world standards. It is
an organization with a mission to spearhead the fields of
entrepreneurship, education and investment in order to enhance equity
holding of the people. MARA has 517 operational centres which include
323 educational institutions throughout Malaysia and eight MARA offices
abroad. Currently, MARA is sponsoring 44,435 students locally and in 31
countries around the world at various levels of education.
About Dassault Systèmes
Dassault Systèmes, the
3DEXPERIENCE
Company, provides business and people with virtual universes to imagine
sustainable innovations. Its world-leading solutions transform the way
products are designed, produced, and supported. Dassault Systèmes’
collaborative solutions foster social innovation, expanding
possibilities for the virtual world to improve the real world. The group
brings value to over 150,000 customers of all sizes, in all industries,
in more than 140 countries. For more information, visit
www.3ds.com.
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