Science, Technology and Society: Challenges and Possibilities for STEM in Engineering Courses
Ingês: The study of Science, Technology and Society (STS) is quite embracing and relevant to today’s society. In this article, we intend to approach the issue and reflect on the interaction that exists between the three areas and education, as well as the relationship with Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM). For that, a qualitative research was carried out from a narrative review about the subject in books, articles and works presented in event annals highlighting STS in the context of education, the challenges faced in relation to the STEM approach and the possibilities of integration between science, technology and society in engineering courses. The results indicate that there are challenges such as lack of adequate training for teachers, lack of didactic resources and resistance to change on the part of some educators and managers, as well as that the STS approach in education and STEM in the training of engineers makes it possible to develop professional skills and competencies focused on sustainability, innovation and a fairer and more humane society.
