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    stem
    /stɛm/

    noun

    • 1. the main body or stalk of a plant or shrub, typically rising above ground but occasionally subterranean. Similar trunkstalkstockcane
    • 2. a long, thin supportive or main section of something: "the main stem of the wing feathers"

    verb

    • 1. originate in or be caused by: "many of the universities' problems stem from rapid expansion"
    • 2. remove the stems from (fruit or tobacco leaves): "her aunt and her mother were stemming currants on the side porch"

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  2. Mar 21, 2024 · STEM, which stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics, is more than just a group of subjects. It’s a way of integrating these crucial areas into a holistic approach to learning and problem-solving. As I explore STEM, I envision it as a fusion recipe that blends four basic ingredients to prepare students for the jobs of tomorrow.

  3. Science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. A high school student explains her engineering project to a judge in Sacramento, California, in 2015. Science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) is an umbrella term used to group together the distinct but related technical disciplines of science, technology, engineering ...

  4. a central part of something from which other parts can develop or grow, or which forms a support. The stem of a plant is the straight part that grows above the ground and from which leaves and flowers grow. The stem of a glass is the narrow, vertical part that supports the container into which you put liquid.

  5. The meaning of STEM is the main trunk of a plant; specifically : a primary plant axis that develops buds and shoots instead of roots. How to use stem in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Stem.

  6. STEM is an educational program developed to prepare primary and secondary students for college, graduate study and careers in the fields of science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM). In addition to subject-specific learning, STEM aims to foster inquiring minds, logical reasoning and collaboration skills.

  7. Sep 19, 2024 · STEM, field and curriculum centred on education in the disciplines of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). The STEM acronym was introduced in 2001 by scientific administrators at the U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF).

  8. Sep 27, 2023 · STEM is an education curriculum that focuses heavily on science, technology, engineering, and mathematics from primary school to post-graduate.

  9. What is STEM? STEM fields—encompassing science, technology, engineering, and mathematics—are foundational to a wide range of disciplines that drive innovation and progress. These areas play a crucial role in advancing technology and knowledge, contributing to problem-solving and critical thinking in various industries. Table of Contents.

  10. a central part of something from which other parts can develop or grow, or which forms a support. The stem of a plant is the straight part that grows above the ground and from which leaves and flowers grow. The stem of a glass is the narrow, vertical part that supports the container into which you put liquid.

  11. STEM refers to an integrated, interdisciplinary approach to learning, with emphases on critical thinking, problem solving, analysis, design, and innovation. These skills are not just important for future scientists and engineers, but also for general literacy and employment in our technology-driven society. Women in STEM.