STEM to STEAM

In this current moment of economic uncertainty, America is once again turning to innovation as the way to ensure a prosperous future. Yet innovation remains tightly coupled with Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math – the STEM subjects. Art + Design are poised to transform our economy in the 21st century just as Science and Technology did in the last century. We need to add Art + Design to the equation — to transform STEM into STEAM.

STEM + Art = STEAM

STEAM is a movement championed by the Rhode Island School of Design (RISD) and adopted widely by institutions, corporations, and individuals.

The objectives of the STEAM movement are:

• Transform research policy to place Art + Design at the center of STEM
• Encourage integration of Art + Design in K-20 education
• Influence employers to hire artists and designers to drive innovation

http://www.edutopia.org/blog/stem-to-steam-strengthens-economy-john-maeda

http://www.edweek.org/ew/articles/2011/12/01/13steam_ep.h31.html

http://blog.artsusa.org/2012/12/20/use-arts-integration-to-enhance-common-core/

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/jon-kamen/stem-to-steam-art-is-key-_b_2123099.html