1. Yo-Yo Ma the author of the piece is a very successful performer talking about the thinking and the importance of the education structure of the new generations. Published in January 2014 Ma has won multiple awards and medals.
  2. When reading this text Im getting a better understanding of the views and outlooks on the STEAM way of learning and how integrated in education is very important. It can be very beneficial for the introduction for young people leading the new wave of education.
  3. Yo-Yo Ma is showing how this change in STEAM education is very important and shaping the thinking and basis for the future. While success is a very possible and important result the process and parts of the STEAM education is expressed. 

STEAM- The inclusion of science, technology, engineering and math in an education process.

Edge Effect- In ecology, edge effects are changes in population or community structures that occur at the boundary of two or more habitats. 

Integrative Awareness- Integrated Awareness is an innately human set of skills for healing and wholeness through movement, touch, enhanced awareness and changes of consciousness.