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For more than a decade, education advocates have made the case for a greater effort in teaching kids about science, technology, engineering and math. As an engineer, I'm all for STEM. More of our population needs to understand these topics. However, as I get older and continue to observe the impact of technology on humanity and society, I'm more convinced than ever that we need an A for Art included in that bundle.

Science is all about building a fundamental understanding of how the world around us works. Math is the language used to express that understanding. Engineering is about applying that knowledge to solve real problems, and technology is the result of all those other efforts. The key word in all four of these areas is “how.”