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Which countries have developed STEM education programs?

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Learn about STEM education and its unique approach to teaching and learning — STEM An overview of STEM education.

The STEM acronym was introduced in 2001 by the U.S. National Science Foundation, and the curriculum has since been adopted and developed by many countries worldwide.1

Beyond the United States, nations that have developed STEM-focused education programs include:

Australia1
China1
France1
South Korea1
Taiwan1
United Kingdom1

These programs generally aim to integrate science, technology, engineering, and mathematics to foster a skilled workforce capable of innovation and success in a global, knowledge-based economy.123