Minakova, K.Petrov, SerhiiRadoguz, S.Tomashevskyi, R.2020-05-142020-05-142018Inquiry based science education in National Technical University "Kharkiv Polytechnic Institute" as a way to increase the popularity of natural and thechnical sciences / K. Minakova [et al.] // Hands-on science. Advancing science. Improving education : proc. of the 15th Intern. Conf., July 16-20, 2018 / ed.: Manuel Filipe P. C. Martins Costa, José Benito Vázquez Dorrío, Josep María Fernández Novell. – Barcelona : Copissaurio Repro – Centro Imp. Unip. Lda. Campus de Gualtar, 2018. – P. 72-74.https://repository.kpi.kharkov.ua/handle/KhPI-Press/46264The article analyses the problem of reducing the rating of natural sciences in youth. Possible options for solving this issue are considered. Based on the experience of young scientists of the National Technical University "Kharkiv Polytechnic Institute" (NTU "KhPI"), it is indicated on perspective directions of interaction between higher education and secondary school in order to increase the popularity of natural and technical sciences. One of the points of contact can be the foundation of a creative space for children, which will be the focus of STEM education, and promote a positive image of the natural and technical sciences.enIBSENTU "KhPI"natural sciencetechnical scienceSTEM educationThesis