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AI meets STEAM: A global bibliometric analysis of interdisciplinary education and innovation

Konstantinos Karampelas 1 *
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1 University of the Aegean, Rhodes, GREECE* Corresponding Author
Eurasian Journal of Science and Environmental Education, 6(1), June 2026, 51-60, https://doi.org/10.30935/ejsee/18441
Submitted: 09 November 2025, Published: 21 April 2026
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ABSTRACT

This bibliometric analysis explores the intersection of artificial intelligence (AI) and science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics (STEAM) education, highlighting the growing interest in the application of intelligent technologies to support interdisciplinary learning and foster creativity. The study analyzed 11,709 publications concerning the evolution of publication output over time, the countries and institutions contributing to the field, the dominant research categories and themes, and the extent to which AI-STEAM research aligns with the United Nations sustainable development goals (SDGs). The findings reveal a marked increase in publication output in this context since 2015, with the United States and China leading global output, supported by contributions from several internationally recognized institutions. Research activity is concentrated in biomedical sciences, engineering, and computer science, while comparatively little attention is devoted to education and the arts. Most studies align with “SDG 3: Good health and well-being,” whereas goals related to educational equity and inclusivity remain underrepresented.
Keywords: artificial intelligence, bibliometric analysis, educational technology, STEAM education, sustainable development goals

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Karampelas, K. (2026). AI meets STEAM: A global bibliometric analysis of interdisciplinary education and innovation. Eurasian Journal of Science and Environmental Education, 6(1), 51-60. https://doi.org/10.30935/ejsee/18441

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