This article debates the direction the U.S. educational system might go in order to ensure a global competitive edge by increasing the technology-based economy through STEM careers. With the increasing presence of arts and design, adding an ‘A’ to STEM, creating STEAM has been suggested. Another acronym, SEED, which stands for Social, Economic, and Environmental Design, has hypothesized that these areas need to be addressed before STEM can be established. STEM and SEED go hand-and-hand; however, this debate breeds discussion and much needed attention to an important issue. Article >>