Science Museum Group

The Science Museum Group (SMG) is a collection of science museums in the United Kingdom. It is newsworthy due to recent accusations of allowing BP (British Petroleum) to exert undue influence on STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) education in the UK. Documents obtained via freedom of information requests revealed that BP funded a research project that led to the creation of the Science Museum Group academy, a teacher and educator training program. Campaigners argue that this funding gives BP an 'insidious' influence over the teaching of science, potentially promoting a biased view of the energy industry and downplaying the negative impacts of fossil fuels. This raises concerns about the integrity and objectivity of science education provided through the SMG's programs, highlighting the ongoing debate about corporate sponsorship of cultural and educational institutions.