Introduce a Novel 'STEAMS' Methodology of Conducting Scientific Research

摘要

This paper adopts STEAMS (Science, Technology, Engineering, Artificial Intelligence, Math, Statistics) methodology. The objectives of this paper are to introduce the benefits of integrating all 6 "STEAMS" elements, especially living in the Big Data World. Chocolate Science Research case study was demonstrated to present this novel "STEAMS" concept as compared to current "STEM" or" STEAM" approach. There are three core visions of this "STEAMS" methodology: (1) replace "Art" with "Artificial Intelligence", (2) separate "Statistics" from "Math", and (3) integrate all six "STEAMS" elements. Adding the "Artificial Intelligence" Black-Box element can trigger and enhance the effectiveness of "Scientific" Research and "Math" algorithms. Separating the "Statistics" element from "Math" can conduct more effective risk management and draw practical conclusions. "Engineering" DOE can optimize the "Artificial Intelligence" algorithm. The "STEAMS" approach can enhance the cross-linking and becoming a natural critical thinking way for most scientists and engineers striving in the modern Big Data era. It's critical and urgent for educators and teachers to migrate from their traditional STEM approach to the new "STEAMS" approach to educate our next generations in their early school learning and career development.