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Which disciplines are typically included in STEM?
Which disciplines are typically included in STEM?
- Science and engineering only
- Science, technology, and mathematics
- Science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (correct)
- Science and mathematics only
What is the purpose of using the term STEM?
What is the purpose of using the term STEM?
- To group together related technical disciplines (correct)
- To focus on workforce development only
- To exclude social sciences from education policy
- To prioritize immigration policy
Which country includes social sciences in STEM?
Which country includes social sciences in STEM?
- United Kingdom
- Canada
- Australia
- United States (correct)
What are the implications of a shortage of STEM-educated citizens?
What are the implications of a shortage of STEM-educated citizens?
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Which organization includes social sciences in STEM in the United Kingdom?
Which organization includes social sciences in STEM in the United Kingdom?
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Study Notes
What is STEM?
- STEM is an acronym that stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics
- The disciplines typically included in STEM are:
- Science (e.g., biology, chemistry, physics)
- Technology (e.g., computer science, information technology)
- Engineering (e.g., mechanical, electrical, civil)
- Mathematics (e.g., pure, applied, statistics)
Purpose of STEM
- The purpose of using the term STEM is to group together these four disciplines that are often interconnected and interdependent
International Variations
- In Australia, the acronym STEM is used to include the natural sciences, information technology, engineering, and mathematics
- In the United Kingdom, the organization STEM Learning includes social sciences in the definition of STEM
- In some countries, such as South Korea, social sciences are also included in the definition of STEM
Importance of STEM Education
- A shortage of STEM-educated citizens can have significant implications, including:
- Reduced economic competitiveness
- Decreased innovation and entrepreneurship
- Limited ability to address complex social and environmental problems
- Insufficient supply of skilled workers in STEM fields
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