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Journal of Humanistic Mathematics

2021

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Humanistic Stem: From Concept To Course, Debra T. Bourdeau, Beverly L. Wood Jan 2021

Humanistic Stem: From Concept To Course, Debra T. Bourdeau, Beverly L. Wood

Journal of Humanistic Mathematics

Blending perspectives from the humanities and STEM fosters the creativity of all students. The culturally implicit dichotomy between the two meta-disciplines can be overcome with carefully designed courses and programs intent on doing so. The why and how of doing so through an online course is described with qualitative evidence of the success. Future plans for a full slate of such course and a virtual community are discussed.