WAYS Of Our Lives Feb. 2014 | Page 6

STEM What, Why? And the Significance of Science Thinking   The  term  STEM  (Science,  Technology,  Engineering  and  Mathematics)  is  something  that  we  hear   often.  The  interest  in  promoting  STEM  in  Western  Australia  proved  to  be  influential  in  the  creation   of  WAYS.  But  what  is  STEM?  Why  do  we  bother  with  STEM?  Why  is  it  important?  RiAUS  does  a   fantastic  job  of  answering  these  questions,  especially  for  high  school  students.     nd  understanding  of   science.  RiAus  makes  science  fun,  inspiring  and  accessible  for  all  Australians.  They  do  this  by   producing  online  content,  public  events,  and  education  and  teacher  support  programs.  RiAus  helps   people  discover  the  wonders  of  science,  inspiring  a  new  generation  to  learn  and  appreciate  the   importance  of  science  in  their  daily  life.     RiAus  tackles  the  what,  the  why  and  the  significance  of  scientific  thinking  across  three  videos.  Happy   watching!   What?      Why?     The  significance  of  science  thinking         Like  what  you  read  or  watched?   website  for   more  information:   www.riaus.org.au/   And  for  more  STEM  related  videos   from  RiAus:   http://riaus.org.au/all-­‐ programs/education/stem-­‐career-­‐ packs/