Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM), previously Math, Engineering, Technology, and Science (METS), is a term used to group together these academic disciplines.^[1] This term is typically used when addressing education policy and curriculum choices in schools to improve competitiveness in science and technology development. It has implications for workforce development, national security concerns and immigration policy.^[1]

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Science,_technology,_engineering,_and_mathematics