Tri-State Media – Bill Stanczykiewicz
“While the innovation economy of today and tomorrow needs more students mastering science, technology, engineering and math (STEM), that same economy also needs students who can put STEAM into STEM. The “A” stands for “arts,” as in the liberal arts, and students with skills in the liberal arts need to know that the 21st Century economy offers career opportunities for them as well…Abilities in the liberal arts are so important that the skills are being taught within STEM courses. “We advocate for students to not just pursue STEM careers but to pursue STEM skills: problem solving, critical thinking, collaboration, leadership, communication,” said Dr. Vince Bertram, President & CEO of Project Lead the Way.”(more)