STEM may sound scary, however it simply stands for Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths. STEM is important as it part of our everyday lives.
Some examples of how we use STEM are;
Science - Medicine such as antibiotics
Technology - Mobile Phones and other communications
Engineering - Bridges and roads
Maths - Actuary and statistics
Some exciting new inventions in STEM has lead us to driverless and electric cars, nanotechnology and augmented reality. However STEM can also help us solve the world's greatest issues such as climate change and malaria.