Science Academia , also known as STEM Academia , is an Academic aesthetic specializing in the formal, natural, and, to a lesser extent, social sciences. It differs from most other academic aesthetics, which center on the arts and humanities.

Science Academia's visuals vary among disciplines, but they share some common traits. Like many other academic aesthetics, science academia visuals are predominantly inspired by photographs from and paraphernalia prevalent in academic settings during the late 19th and early 20th century.

The most popular branches of science presented in visuals and communities are mathematics, physics, chemistry, astronomy, microbiology, human anatomy, and physiology.

Science academia is often described as Dark Academia applied to the sciences.

The appreciation of scientific knowledge and a desire to discover are the main motifs of science academia. Science academics strive to gain knowledge for its own sake and for personal enjoyment, rather than to accomplish obligatory means. The life of the mind is the best life, and everything is worth discovering. Whether it be biology, physics or anything in between, science acts as an incredible insight into not only the nature of the universe, but ourselves.

Science academia’s fashion is very similar to Chaotic Academia , with influence from the uniforms and formal wear of the 20th century. Silhouettes are generally fitted or tailored, and baggy clothes are often avoided. Color choices usually consist of neutral or earthy tones with the occasional pops of red, green, blue, and purple. All fabrics from wool and tweed to linen and cotton may be worn. Patterns are simplistic, with plaid and argyle being frequent.

As is the case with all academia aesthetics, activities usually involve the pursuit of knowledge in some way or another. Science academia simply applies the sciences to said academic activities. Activities associated with science academia are: