SPARK: Humber's Research & Innovation Quarterly, Issue 1

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FEATURES

THE ARTS AND SOCIETY AS INGREDIENTS FOR INNOVATION You have probably heard of the terms “STEM” and “STEAM”— they have become buzzwords to describe applied and interdisciplinary models of education that blend disciplines together. While these integrated learning models have become popular, there is little attention paid to their failure to create social impact and social innovation. As these terms continue to be used in a variety of contexts, we wanted to take a deeper look at what they really mean and the benefits of adding more ingredients to the proverbial pot.

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