STEM and creativity

Abstract

STEM education refers to the teaching and learning in the fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). This type of education, especially when combined with creativity, is of great importance to all countries wanting to strengthen their national status and power. World leading nations need a sufficient supply of qualified STEM graduates to creatively solve problems and compete globally. In order to do this, a country must have creative STEM students at the postsecondary level. Therefore, it is essential to introduce children to the STEM topics (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) and motivate them to pursue studies in these fields. Barry initiated such a program (in collaboration with Kanematsu) to promote creativity and combine it with STEM education. The program is presented and briefly described.