STEM Concepts and Definitions

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STEM

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Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math

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Invention

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Invention is the creation of a new device, process, or idea that has never existed before.

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Innovation

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Innovation is the process of introducing new ideas, methods, or products to bring about positive change or improvement.

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Hard Skill

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A hard skill is a specific, teachable ability or knowledge that is easily measurable and quantifiable.

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Soft Skill

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A soft skill is a personal attribute or characteristic that enhances an individual's interactions, relationships, and work performance.

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Iterate

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To iterate means to repeat and refine a process or design to make improvements.

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Isometric

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A type of sketching that shows the three sides of a product in a single image and is not distorted.

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Isomorphic

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A method for visually representing three-dimensional objects in two dimensions in technical and engineering drawings.

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Orthographic

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A type of drawing that shows each surface of the object separately. This is also known as 3-View drawing.

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Orthometric

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A means of representing three-dimensional objects in two dimensions.