From Curiosity to Career: Connecting Our Community Through STEAM

From Curiosity to Career: Connecting Our Community Through STEAM

At the Schroeder Family Exploreum, we’re not just teaching subjects—we’re inspiring a way of thinking. STEAM—science, technology, engineering, art, and mathematics—is more than what happens in a classroom. It’s creativity in motion. It’s problem-solving, hands-on...
How Families Can Explore STEAM Learning at Home

How Families Can Explore STEAM Learning at Home

At the Schroeder Family Exploreum, we believe that curiosity doesn’t have to stop when you leave our events. Science, technology, engineering, art, and math can come alive in everyday activities right at home. With a few common materials and a little creativity,...
The Backbone of STEAM: Why Mathematics Holds It All Together

The Backbone of STEAM: Why Mathematics Holds It All Together

In the world of STEAM — Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Mathematics — each discipline plays a unique and essential role in shaping innovation and understanding. Science is the heart, it fuels our curiosity, passion, and drive to explore the unknown. ...
So… Why the Arts?

So… Why the Arts?

When talking about the “why” of what we do in the STEAM field, there always seems to be little to no confusion or questions about the ways in which science, technology, engineering, and math interact with one another. These subjects are seen as the backbone of...
The “E” in STEAM: The Essential Role of Engineering in Learning

The “E” in STEAM: The Essential Role of Engineering in Learning

For years, schools and policymakers have championed STEM—science, technology, engineering, and math—as the foundation for helping students thrive in a world driven by knowledge and innovation. These subjects teach problem-solving, analytical thinking, and technical...
The “S” in STEAM: The Power of Science in Learning

The “S” in STEAM: The Power of Science in Learning

When people hear the word STEAM, they often think of innovation, creativity, and the future of education. Each of the fields in STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics) plays an essential role in preparing learners of all ages for the modern...
Why is STEAM Learning Important?

Why is STEAM Learning Important?

Hands-on STEAM learning—Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics—has become essential in preparing students for the modern world. It equips learners with critical thinking, creativity, and problem-solving skills that are vital for success in today’s...
What is STEAM?

What is STEAM?

STEAM is an educational approach that combines Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics into an integrated learning framework. It builds on the STEM model but adds the Arts to emphasize creativity, design, and innovation. The goal of STEAM is to prepare...