Dive Brief:

• Stem vs. Steam Girl is an infographic created by the University of Florida's art school to help people visualize discrepancies in art funding.  
• The art school is arguing that U.S. focus on STEM education for global competitiveness has shifted attention and money from the arts.  
• The graphic lists many of the academic achievements attributed to the arts, arguing that music, art, dance, and theater are just as important when pushing for innovation, critical thinking, communication, and flexibility.    

University of Florida’s Online Master of Arts in Art Education

Dive Insight:

The infographic raises important points in terms of the skills we want students to have and what's being doing to get them there. The arts bring out many of the traits we consider desirable and yet funding for them is consistently being cut as STEM programs continue to gain more funding. While placing the two in direct opposition is a bit contrived, it's interesting getting to see the trajectory and successes of both disciplines.