What is STEM?

STEM is a soft skills research program in education.

STEM is an acronym of System, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics.

STEM is an acronym of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics

STEM/STEAM education applies:

To the education of young people at every stage of their development

Only to vocational education

Only to university education

What is the importance of Mathematics in STEM?

It is the queen of sciences, so it could not be left out of the STEM approach.

It is a language and a tool that enables scientists, engineers and technology to describe, model and understand various phenomena.

It is a tool for verifying skills and establishing whether application of the STEM approach is possible.

Why is it important to promote gender equality in STEM?

Because the European Union has been funding projects to bring gender equality to Europe

Because women are considered less engaged and less interested in exact sciences.

Because it enables the use of the talent potential of both women and men, and also contributes to levelling social inequalities and ensuring equal opportunities for all.

STEM/STEAM education in 21st century:

Teaches how to use technology to solve every problem

Forces students to study subjects that are commonly disliked or considered difficult

Provides a natural source of motivation to learn general science