### Question
How does NATIONAL OCEANIC AND ATMOSPHERIC ADMINISTRATION define STEM?


### Answer
Under *33 U.S.C. § 893a*, **STEM** is defined as:

> 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**

