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<\/p>\nBy: Hayley Johnson<\/p>\n
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The idea of “STEM” today includes science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. Imagine if you could add art to this integrated field. Art, in this case, incorporates liberal arts including social studies, language, physical art, fine art, music and design. Adding this creates the new concept of “STEAM”. A growing number of educators are moving toward adding art to STEM. Let’s look at the implications of art in our STEM world as we know it.<\/p>\n
The importance of STEM:<\/strong><\/p>\n -A way to provide students with the building blocks necessary for students to achieve success in an increasingly technical world<\/p>\n -A shift from cramming content to practicing skills that are needed to be technically literate<\/p>\n -Transition to more fluid, student-centered activities<\/p>\n Bridging the gap between art and science:<\/strong><\/p>\n -Scientist and artist both need to be builders, inventors, and dreamers<\/p>\n -Research has shown a connection between art and science<\/p>\n -Both art and science inspire and demand creative thinking<\/p>\n -Creative processes in art can be utilized to drive innovation, creativity, and effective communication of ideas and findings<\/p>\n
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