STEM – Science, Technology, Engineering and Math
STEM – one means for opening doors to new opportunities for women & girls
A primary goal for AAUW NC is our focus on supporting efforts that provide women and girls better opportunities for education and successful careers.
Traditionally, young girls are often advised to take less rigorous studies in high school and college. The goal of AAUW NC STEM support is to provide information and activities that combat cultural stereotypes. AAUW NC has the goal of eliminating gender bias in education and in the workplace.
What is STEM? What is STEAM?
STEM is an acronym for the words Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics. The term is primarily used to discuss education and academics, as well as the workforce. It may also be decoded as: science, technology, engineering and math.
STEAM is a progression of the original STEM acronym, plus one additional element: ART. The integration of the arts into STEM learning has allowed educators to expand the benefits of hands-on education and collaboration in a variety of ways, promoting creativity and curiosity at the core.
AAUW – Where We Stand on STEM
AAUW supports promoting and strengthening science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) education, especially for girls and underrepresented populations.
AAUW Branch STEM Chair Position Description – Check under the heading: Branch/Branch STEM Chair
AAUW NC State STEM Chair Position Description from Guidelines and Procedures; Look at Part 2: Appointed Chairs & Leads / STEM Chair, the last role described in this PDF document
The STEM Chair for AAUW North Carolina is Laura Tew. For questions about planning a STEM program for young women or to publicize a STEM event, email: 
