RISD’s STEAM Map is Charting the Rapid Growth & Support of the Arts

The Rhode Island School of Design knows there is more to education than just science, technology, engineering and math. The Providence-based college has been striving to inject “art” into the acronym, and a new map launched Wednesday highlights thought leaders, both local and abroad, are supporting the cause.

RISD revealed the STEAM Map during an industry briefing held on Capitol Hill in collaboration with Congressional STEAM Caucus Co-chairs Suzanne Bonamici and Aaron Schock. The map is intended to help visualize STEAM activity worldwide, enabling advocates, practitioners and followers of the movement to connect with each other and show decision makers the impact and relevancy of art and design.

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