According to the National Inventors Hall of Fame, "STEAM stands for science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics. The difference is that arts are included, ranging from visual arts, language arts, and physical arts to music and more. STEAM focuses on sparking imagination and creativity through the arts in ways that naturally align with STEM learning.  Regardless of anyone's preference regarding STEM or STEAM, the key factor remains: using hands-on experiences to teach children the important concepts that will help position them for future success is critical. Hands-on learning allows students to think creatively and use innovation to find unique solutions to common problems – ultimately making our world a better place."