# STEM Education Brands create events for STEM novices to learn and play. By [Armida Ascano](https://www.trendhunter.com/Armida), Chief Insights Officer | Published Jul 19, 2017 | Category: [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/pro/category/technology-trends-and-gadgets) Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/stem-educcasion ## Key Figures - Trend score: 2.5/10 - Evidence articles: 5 ## What is the STEM Education trend? **STEM Education:** Though STEM toys are increasing in popularity, the act of learning something new, even during playtime, can be intimidating. Brands are alleviating the intimidation factor by creating safe spaces and events for STEM novices to experiment and learn as a community. This adds an element of companionship to a notoriously technical topic. ## At a Glance - Evidence: 5 featured examples - Articles from: Sep 20, 2016 to Apr 24, 2018 - Published: Jul 19, 2017 - Patterns: [Redirection](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/redirection), [Acceleration](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/acceleration) - Megatrends: [Gamification](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/gamification), [Tribalism](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/tribalism), [Artificial Intelligence](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/artificial-intelligence) ## Audience - Gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Themes within the STEM Education trend ### STEM Education Events Creating safe spaces and events for STEM novices to experiment and learn as a community ### Female-Focused Tech Competitions Providing a platform for tech-savvy girls to share their ideas and kickstart their careers ### Biolab Equipment Kits Getting involved in the process of genetic engineering without having to source everything individually ## What the STEM Education trend means for industry ### For Education Creating innovative education platforms, programs, and initiatives, such as STEM education events, children architect's program and high school eSports leagues ### For Science and Technology Offering a range of educational toys, biolab equipment kits, and inspirational science events ### For Career development Stimulating career interests and development by offering high school eSports leagues and female-focused tech competitions. ## Workshop question How can your brand create a space for learning and sharing within your industry? ## Trend signals for STEM Education Trend score 2.5 out of 10, from popularity 36%, activity 30%, freshness 8%. - Popularity: 36% - Activity: 30% - Freshness: 8% ## Examples of the STEM Education trend 5 featured examples from Sep 20, 2016 to Apr 24, 2018. - [Female-Focused Tech Competitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/built-by-girls): The 'Built By Girls' Challenge Helps Teens Explore Their Ideas (Category: Social Good) Implication: The Built By Girls challenge is specifically focused on exploring and promoting technology innovations. - [High School eSports Leagues](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/playvs-startup): The PlayVS Startup Wants to Use eSports as an Educational Tool (Category: Tech) Implication: High school eSports leagues present an opportunity for educational institutions to demonstrate their ability to adapt to new technologies and prepare students for the digital age. - [Children's Architecture Programs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/little-architect-program): The 'Little Architect' Program is Offered at AASA in London (Category: Life-Stages) Implication: Disruptive innovation opportunity: Creating new revenue streams and educational programs by offering specialized architecture courses for children. - [Biolab Equipment Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/starter-set): The Amino Labs DNA Playground Starter Set Lets Users Explore Biology (Category: Tech) Implication: The Amino Labs DNA Playground Starter Set serves the education industry by offering a tool to teach genetic engineering and biohacking. - [Inspirational Science Events](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/inspirefest-family-fringe): Inspirefest Family Fringe Taught Kids About the Potential of Sciences (Category: Social Good) Implication: Schools can collaborate with businesses to create more kid-friendly STEM programs and curriculum. ## Recent trend clusters - [Escalation Logic](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/ai-triage-assistants) (Tech) - [Reply Surfaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/conversational-interface-design) (Tech) - [Seasonal Storytelling](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/seasonal-storytelling) (Fashion) - [Ritual Sampling](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/holiday-discovery-boxes) (Business) ## Trending in Tech - [Budget Tough-Screen Phones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/budget-tough-screen-phones) - [Decor-Led Home Projectors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/decor-led-home-projectors) - [Modular CMF Bluetooth Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modular-cmf-bluetooth-speakers) - [Premium Robotic Cleaning Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/robotic-cleaning-system) All articles: [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech)