STEAM Education

STEAM is the acronym for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics, and encompasses a vast array of subjects that fall into each of those terms. While it is almost impossible to list every discipline, some common STEM areas include: aerospace engineering, astrophysics, astronomy, biochemistry, biomechanics, chemical engineering, chemistry, civil engineering, computer science, mathematical biology, nanotechnology, neurobiology, nuclear physics, physics, and robotics, among many, many others. As evidenced by the multitude of disciplines, it’s clear that STEAM fields affect virtually every component of our everyday lives.

Today’s students are tomorrow’s leaders. Occupations in STEAM-related careers are some of the fastest growing and best paid of the 21st century, and they often have the greatest potential for job growth. As America strives to keep up with the current and projected demand for STEAM output, it is important that our country remains competitive in fields of science, technology, medicine, and all of the other STEAM fields we have mentioned so far. The best way to ensure future success and longevity it is to make sure that students are well versed in these subjects. Building a solid STEAM foundation through a well-rounded curriculum is the best way to ensure that students are exposed to math, science, and technology throughout their educational career.

Students are extremely curious and impressionable, so instilling an interest at an early age could spark a lasting desire to pursue a career in any of these fields. By the time a student is ready to enter the workforce, they must have enough knowledge to make invaluable contributions to our nation’s STEAM industries. It is also important that schools have an ample amount of teachers who are experts in STEAM, and these subjects should always be considered as high demand subjects. Teachers who follow an alternative route to teacher certification are at an advantage to teach in a STEAM field if they majored in one, or are transitioning from a STEAM-related career