What Does STEM Stand For?

STEM stands for Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics. STEM education is focused on developing students’ skills and connecting these subject areas, preparing them for future careers and the real world. It’s a key area of teaching worldwide, with thousands of schools now investing in learning spaces specifically designed to support STEM – called STEM labs!

What is a STEM lab?

“STEM lab is a learning environment where students, irrespective of grade, can come together and actively participate in hands-on or practical STEM learning.”

Simply put, STEM labs are educational spaces that encourage active learning and problem solving! In these STEM laboratories, students can develop their science, engineering and mathematics skills by using technology to create, collaborate and complete projects - learning and applying knowledge to find new solutions. Imagine a technology-enhanced learning environment where everything is student-centred and supports theme and project-based learning.