Newton Annual Impact Report 2024
FIRST Scandinavia is proud to present the Newton Annual Impact Report for 2024 — a celebration of the incredible reach, and educational impact achieved by the Newton network worldwide over the past year.
BODØ, NORWAY: This report is more than a collection of numbers — it’s a celebration of how the Norwegian developed Newton Concept continues to shape the future of STEM education by creating meaningful, hands-on learning opportunities for children and youth around the world.
In 2024, Newton continued to expand across borders, delivering high-quality STEM learning experiences to an even broader range of communities.
Highlights from the year include:
• 76,353 student visits to Newton activities across the globe
• 3,167 module sessions delivered by our talented Newton Teachers
• The establishment of 1 new Newton Flight Academy
• The opening of 7 new Newton Rooms
• The introduction of Newton through mobile, pop-up, and Newton-in-a-Box formats in 20 new locations
Reaching Half a Million Learners
Since its launch, the Newton Concept has engaged a total of:
• 510,938 children and youth
• In 53 Newton Rooms
• Across 18 countries worldwide
Per Arild Konradsen, CEO of FIRST Scandinavia, reflects on the significance of Newton’s momentum:
“We’re not just keeping pace with change in education — we’re helping shape it. The Newton network is a driving force for future learning, sparking curiosity and building knowledge across communities. Every student matters to us, and every Newton experience makes a difference. As this report shows, we’re not only delivering impact — we’re building the future, and the road ahead looks even more promising.”
Founder and CEO of FIRST Scandinavia, Per Arild Konradsen, attended every Newton Room opening in 2024. Pictured here at the launch of the first Newton Room in the Netherlands — Newton Noord-Brabant — in September. Photo credit: royvermeijfotografie
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