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What is STEM and Why Does It Matter?

Have you ever wondered how doctors save lives, how engineers design tall buildings or how computers seem to “think” for themselves? Well, the answer is STEM; an exciting blend of Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics. STEM is not just a group of subjects. It is a way of thinking and an approach that connects theory to practical solutions i.e asking questions, exploring new ideas and applying knowledge gained to real-life situations. What are STEM Concepts? STEM covers a wide range of topics that drives innovation, including  Coding – Writing instructions that power apps, websites and games Robotics – Building machines that move and think Medicine – Learning how the body works and discovering new treatments Artificial Intelligence (AI) – Training computers to recognize patterns and solve problems Statistics – Using numbers to understand trends and make decisions These ideas may sound complex, but they all begin with simple questions and a desire to understand more. Wher...