Art in Science: The Dilemmas and Innovative Research on Aesthetic Education Practice for STEM Graduate Students in the Digital Age 

Yingling Guo Shiyu Lan 

Guangdong University of Finance and Economics，Guangzhou，510220； 

School of Statistics and Mathematics, Guangdong University of Finance and Economics, Guangzhou,510220； 

Abstract:This study focuses on the significance and challenges of aesthetic education for graduate students in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fields in the digital era. Through a literature review, the study analyzes the current status and deficiencies both domestically and internationally, such as superficial research on aesthetic education content, misaligned teaching objectives, utilitarian evaluation systems, and the neglect of aesthetic education resources by higher education institutions. The research emphasizes the value of aesthetic education in fostering innovative thinking, enhancing the quality of life, and promoting interdisciplinary communication. In response to the challenges of theory-biased teaching, student cognitive biases, limited innovative thinking, and the integration of technology and art, the study proposes innovative pathwayssuch as strengthening digital management, innovating teaching models, optimizing the technological environment, and constructing intelligent platforms to enhance the level of aesthetic education, meet personalized needs, and promote the integration of aesthetic education with STEM education. This provides decision-making references for universities and educational departments, and promotes innovation and development in the practice of aesthetic education. 

Keywords: STEM, Aesthetic Education, Digitalization 

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Author's Profile: Yingling Guo (September 17, 1991) Female, from Shenzhen, Guangdong, holds a Master's degree, ethnicity: Han, is a teacher at the School of Statistics and Mathematics, Guangdong University of Finance and Economics, job title: Higher Education Management Research Intern, research areas: Higher Education, Aesthetic Education. Unit Postal Code: 510220, Guangzhou, Guangdong Province. 

Author's Profile：Shiyu Lan (School of Statistics and Mathematics, Guangdong University of Finance and Economics, Guangzhou, Guangdong 510220.)(2002.0302) Female, She ethnic group, from Heyuan, Guangdong, majoring in Statistics (Science), School of Statistics and Mathematics, Guangdong University of Finance and Economics, Research direction: Mathematical Statistics Mailing address: North Gate, Guangdong University of Finance and Economics, Guangzhou, Guangdong, Postal code 510220,