The Arkansas Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) Coalition is a statewide partnership to increase STEM education and workforce skills. Promoting improved and expanded STEM education in Arkansas. The Arkansas Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) Coalition is a statewide partnership of business, education, government and community leaders. The Coalition plans, encourages, coordinates and advocates policies, strategies, and programs supportive of excellence in STEM in order to expand the economy of Arkansas and produce higher paying jobs. The Arkansas STEM Coalition serves as an active proponent for economic and workforce development through STEM education by forming advocacy networks, fostering collaborative partnerships, securing funding and promoting public policy at the state and national levels.