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STEAM Integration and Engineering: Lessons From Transformative Approaches
Abstract
This study explores the theoretical roots and practical applications of STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts, mathematics) integration in modern engineering education. The chapter emphasizes the importance of the arts in fostering creativity and innovation in technically oriented fields as well as the shift from STEM to STEAM. The study examines emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI), virtual and augmented reality (VR/AR), and 3D printing for their potential to revolutionize educational methods by providing immersive and personalized learning environments that demystify complex scientific concepts. It also highlights challenges in assessing STEAM curricula by proposing new metrics for evaluating technical and creative skills, while considering how engineering impacts sustainability, equity, and diversity. In this chapter, interdisciplinary approaches such as project-based learning (PBL) and inquiry-based learning (IBL) are emphasized to prepare students for a technologically advanced, interconnected world.
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