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October 3, 2025Discover EducationOpen Access

From STS to STEM: rethinking STEM education

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TCTheopoula Polina ChrysochouNational and Kapodistrian University of AthensGKGianna KatsiampouraNational and Kapodistrian University of AthensCSConstantine SkordoulisNational and Kapodistrian University of Athens

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Overview

This article explores the integration of socio-scientific issues and critical education into STEM education, suggesting a more holistic approach.

Key Points

  • The need to revisit STS principles enhances the integration of socio-political and ethical dimensions in STEM education.
  • Critical education practices can bridge gaps in traditional STEM by fostering social justice, equity, and a humanistic perspective.
  • An integrated STEM approach prepares students to tackle twenty-first-century global challenges responsibly and ethically.
  • Fostering informed decision-making on scientific and technological issues is essential for societal well-being and democracy.

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Chrysochou et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68e040f3a99c246f578b3758https://doi.org/10.1007/s44217-025-00784-0
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