### Question
How is the term STEM defined?


### Answer
The term **STEM** is defined in *33 U.S.C. § 893a* as the following:

> the academic and professional disciplines of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics

#### Citation:
  - *33 U.S.C. § 893a*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 17-NATIONAL OCEANIC AND ATMOSPHERIC ADMINISTRATION > SUBCHAPTER V-RESEARCH, DEVELOPMENT, EDUCATION, AND INNOVATION**

