STEM (Science, technology, engineering and mathematics)
A grouping of science, technology, engineering and maths subjects; STEAM adds the arts.
- Stands for
- Science, technology, engineering and mathematics
- Used in
- United States, All four UK nations (details may differ), International
- Topic
- Curriculum
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Related terms
- STEAM (Science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics) United States All four UK nations (details may differ)
- STEM subjects with the arts added, to stress creativity and design alongside science and maths.
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