STEM vs. STEAM
The Buzzword of the Decade

As STEM picks up momentum and thus prioritizing science, technology, engineering and math over the arts, STEAM has gained traction on the opposite side. With this part of the music advocacy debate being relatively new, there isn't much information in terms of quantitative data. However, some notable individuals on both sides have stepped forward and offered their support of creative education. For example, check out "Lessons From the Humanities and Social Sciences," written by the presidents of Stanford University and the University of Michigan. There are a handful of excellent narratives out there (and more are still being released)!

Anecdotal

Business Insider: Microsoft president says liberal arts are necessary for the future of tech

The Conversation: Good vibrations: The role of music in Einstein's thinking

Forbes - That 'Useless' Liberal Arts Degree Has Become Tech's Hottest Ticket

The Guardian: The Future of Music - Technology is Amazing, But 'Music's A Human Thing'

The Huffington Post: Why Music - The Secret Sauce of Success

KQED - Do Rigid College Admissions Leave Room for Creative Thinkers?

NPR: Can Yo-Yo Ma Fix The Arts? (with Video)

The Boston Globe: At MIT, the Humanities are Just as Important as STEM

The Washington Post: Why America's obsession with STEM education is dangerous

Quartz: Tech firms are forgetting about STEM and focussing on STEAM

Quartz: A leading Silicon Valley engineer explains why every tech worker needs a humanities education

Scientific American: Why Scientists Should Embrace the Liberal Arts

​Texas Music Educator's Association: STEM vs. STEAM

University of Florida: STEM vs. STEAM Brain Infographic

University of Florida: STEM vs. STEAM Infographic

The Washington Post: Humanities and Social Science Education Needed Along with STEM

The Washington Post: Lessons From the Humanities and Social Sciences

The Washington Post: STEM is Incredibly Valuable, But If We Want the Best Innovators We Must Teach the Arts

Wired: Teach kids creativity. Ultimately, machines will be better at coding

Quantitative