STEM Education Guide

MARCH 9, 2023

Recently, five of the eight Ivy League universities have reclassified their economics degrees from social science to science, technology, math, and engineering (STEM). Although it usually entails topics such as finance and wealth, it’s not all about money. —— 6.

Economics 98

Economics STEM Finance Mathematics 98

Stephen Wolfram

AUGUST 22, 2023

It didn’t help that his knowledge of physics was at best spotty (and, for example, I don’t think he ever really learned calculus). But suffice it say to that Ed’s old nemesis—calculus—comes in very handy. It’s actually a nice application for calculus. The details are a bit complicated—and I’ve put them in an appendix below.

Computer 68

Computer Physics Sciences Science 68

Maydm

JUNE 11, 2021

As a high school student, Winnie had a passion for both math and the social sciences. Her teachers pushed her into the “easier” path of social sciences rather than encourage her interest in STEM subjects. And throughout my sort of high school experience, I’d been, you know, passionate about social sciences.

STEM 52

STEM Economics Social Sciences Innovation 52