What is STEAM?

Science | Technology | Engineering | Art | Mathematics

Brentwood STEAM School of Innovation is designed to provide students with an innovative and collaborative learning experience that combines rigorous coursework, problem-based learning, and make space opportunities. Focused on STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics) instruction, and a school-wide literacy framework, students will explore, invent, collaborate, and create as they design solutions to real-world problems and choose their pathway for high school, college, and beyond.

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Key components of STEAM include:

  • Solving problems through innovation and design
  • An intentional connection between standards, lesson design, and assessment
  • Align the structure of language
  • Students are encouraged to consider both the beauty and usefulness of art
  • A collaborative, problem-based learning environment
  • Focus on real-life, social-emotional connections between disciplines

Careers in STEAM

Student learning medicine

More and more STEAM related job opportunities are created every year. STEAM careers are diverse and can be started right after high school, after certification, or after obtaining a degree. Here is a short list of STEAM related careers your student can achieve.

  • Architect
  • Biochemist
  • Computer Programmer
  • Dietitian
  • Medical Illustrator
  • Robot Scientist
  • Sound Engineer
  • Statistician
  • Urban Planner
  • And many more!