This document discusses STEM education and innovation. It begins with a brief history of STEM-related events and organizations. It then discusses the importance of STEM jobs and integrating STEM with other fields like the arts. Examples are given of STEM integration initiatives across various industries and locations. The document argues that cultivating innovation requires organizing education beyond traditional academic disciplines and integrating fields like STEM, arts, health and computer technology. It provides examples of how different places are developing as innovation centers through cross-disciplinary work and public-private partnerships in areas like digital media.