Building a Better STEM Ecosystem for Asia
What Is STEM — and Why Does It Matter Today?
STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) education goes beyond textbooks. It’s about solving real-world problems with curiosity, creativity, and critical thinking. And when we add the Arts, we get STEAM — where innovation truly begins.
In today’s rapidly evolving education landscape, STEM education is no longer a trend — it’s a necessity. It equips learners with the critical skills they need for the future: creativity, collaboration, inquiry, and problem-solving.
Yet, despite widespread support for the concept of STEM/STEAM, many educators face real challenges when trying to implement it effectively in their classrooms — from preschools to secondary schools. These are not isolated issues, but systemic pain points that require structural support and localized solutions.
Common Challenges in STEM Implementation
While STEM education holds great promise, many educators still face practical challenges bringing it to life in the classroom. These include limited experience with interdisciplinary teaching, difficulty accessing quality resources, and uncertainty about how to assess student outcomes meaningfully. Teachers also struggle to connect lessons to real-life issues, lack ongoing support, and face time and material constraints. Above all, many feel unprepared or lack confidence—especially in science, engineering, or coding—making it hard to implement STEM meaningfully.
At AAES, we work to address these challenges through teacher training, certification support, curated resources, and localized learning models that empower educators to teach STEM with clarity and confidence.
How AAES Supports You
At AAES, we offer targeted, professional services to help educators, institutions, organizations, and families implement STEM education with confidence and alignment to international standards.
Whether you are a classroom teacher, curriculum leader, education entrepreneur, or a parent group organizer — if you care about STEM/STEAM, we are here to help.
1. STEM Certification Consulting (Authorized STEM.org Partner)
We support the full application process for STEM.org’s five global certification categories:
Individuals: Teachers, facilitators
Institutions: Kindergartens, primary schools, learning centers
Products: Educational tools, materials, games
Students: Learning journey recognition
Publications: Books, guides, curricula
As STEM.org’s regional representative in Taiwan, Hong Kong, Macau, Indonesia, and Singapore, AAES provides personalized consulting, review, and application support.
2. Curriculum & Lesson Design Services
Co-develop or review STEM lesson plans aligned with rubrics and age-appropriate outcomes
Open call for teacher-submitted lesson plans to be featured in the AAES resource library
Create thematic teaching modules (e.g. micro-lessons, STEM Day, inquiry-based projects)
3. STEM Education for the Public & Families
Organize family-friendly STEM talks and hands-on events for beginners
Partner with local education bureaus and community centers to promote science literacy
Develop a student portfolio and learning record system with institutional endorsement
Encourage teachers and institutions to issue official student recognition certificates
4. Services for Enterprises, Publishers & EdTech Providers
Guide companies in obtaining STEM.org product certification for educational tools, games, or digital content
Support publishers in certifying educational publications and expanding visibility through AAES events and online channels
Organize in-house educator training, corporate CSR STEM programs, and expert matchmaking for training* needs (*all trainings currently only available in Chinese)
Connect curriculum developers with certified institutions for classroom testing, co-promotion, and market access
