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What is STEM? What does it stand for?

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STEM refers to Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics and aims to remedy the lagging proficiency of US students in comparison to their industrialized global counterparts. While interpretations vary, most agree that STEM is about innovation, learning about the world, technical literacy, and problem solving.

Ultimately, STEM is pushing limits, moving forward, and finding better ways to do things. STEM education is simply providing students and teachers with a stronger grasp of science, technology, engineering, and math through hands-on learning that draws meaningful connections with real-world applications.

HST provides many products that integrate two or more STEM disciplines, thereby helping to improve STEM literacy, inspire an interest in STEM careers, and equip today’s students with the skills they need to be competitive and competent tomorrow.

Today’s STEM pursuits emphasize the practical application of each discipline.

The following chart details just a few of the career possibilities associated with STEM.

Science

Technology

Engineering

Math

Anatomy
Biology
Physics
Geology
Astronomy
Chemistry
Earth Science
Environmental Studies
Ecology
Medicine

Information Technology
Metal Fabrication
Computer Technician
Electrician
Plumbing
HVAC Specialist
Construction Technology
Computer Science
Power Plant Operations
Automotive Technicians
Drafting
Marine Architecture

Mechanical Engineering
Aerospace Engineering
Materials Engineering
Industrial Engineering
Manufacturing Engineering
Robotics
Civil Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Computer Engineering
Chemical Engineering
Biochemical Engineering
Biomedical Engineering
Environmental Engineering

Applied Mathematics
Statistics
Finance
Computer Mathematics
Mathematical Modeling
Risk Management Specialists
Math Education
Cryptography
Biomathematics

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