Fueling entrepreneurship in STEM

Unveiling trends, educational programs, and their impact

Bibliographic Data

ID22205507
AuthorsM Eval Setiawan (0000-0001-9263-6572, State University of Malang), Hadi Suwono (0000-0001-6134-821X, State University of Malang, corresponding author), Hadi Nur (0000-0002-4387-431X, State University of Malang), SULISETIJONO SULISETIJONO (0000-0003-1066-3054, State University of Malang), Husamah Husamah (0000-0002-3868-1062, Universitas Muhammadiyah Malang)
Year2025
Volume12
Pages101798
Publication date2025-01-01
Peer ReviewedYes
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueSocial Sciences & Humanities Open (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 2590-2911 • E-ISSN: 2590-2911
PublisherElsevier BV (PUBLISHER)
DOI10.1016/j.ssaho.2025.101798
OpenAlexW4412448474
LanguageEN
Citations received3
References cited72

Entrepreneurship concepts and practices have been integrated into STEM education. However, pedagogical strategies are important for developing an in-depth understanding. This study integrates critical insights from a systematic literature review (SLR) to develop a comprehensive understanding of the integration of entrepreneurship into STEM education. This SLR investigated research published in Scopus-indexed journals, explored research trends, pedagogical program structures, and assessed the impact of entrepreneurship education on STEM. The search phrase was “Entrepreneurship STEM.” The results were refined with the term “education.” We identified 605 publications in the Scopus database, of which only 60 met the inclusion criteria for the systematic review. These findings indicate a growing trend in research from 2012 to 2022. Researchers are attempting to understand how entrepreneurship can be integrated into STEM education in secondary schools and higher education through classroom learning and training. Entrepreneurship is taught through experiential learning and an interdisciplinary approach to build entrepreneurial skills and practices in STEM. Experiential learning has been widely implemented to bridge theoretical concepts with practical entrepreneurial skills. Interdisciplinary courses that combine technical knowledge with entrepreneurial principles emphasize real-world applications, problem-solving, and innovation. Assessment methodologies must move beyond competency-based evaluations, including business pitch competitions, prototype projects, and industry-validated assessments. Strengthening collaboration between industry and academia is also essential, as partnerships with startups, incubators, and technology firms can provide students with mentorships, internships, and direct exposure to entrepreneurial ecosystems

Business · Entrepreneurship · Political science · Career Development and Diversity · Entrepreneurship Studies and Influences · Finance

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