Want a Better Way to Take Notes for STEM Classes?

A new semester means fresh notebooks, ambitious study goals, and, unfortunately, the same old frustrations when it comes to taking notes for STEM classes. Whether you're tackling math, physics, engineering, or coding-heavy coursework, capturing symbols, equations, and diagrams digitally is often a headache.

Traditional note-taking tools aren't built for STEM students. You either end up scribbling on paper (which is hard to organize) or dealing with clunky software that slows you down. That's where Stempad comes in—designed specifically for STEM students who need fast, intuitive, and structured digital notes.

The Note-Taking Struggle for STEM Students

Let's be real—taking notes for STEM classes is nothing like jotting down a history lecture. You need to write complex formulas, sketch quick diagrams, and sometimes even test snippets of code. Most general note-taking apps don't cut it.

• Notion, OneNote, and Word Doc? Great for organizing ideas, terrible for math-heavy notes.
• GoodNotes and Notability? Perfect for handwriting, but typing equations feels unnatural.
• Overleaf and LaTeX? Powerful, but slow and frustrating for live note-taking in class.

I was forced to use paper/pen or a digital handwriting alternative for math-heavy courses because it's inconvenient to type symbols, formulas, and graphs.

How Stempad Solves These Problems

LaTeX is powerful but impractical for quick notes in class. Stempad lets you type equations naturally and export to LaTeX when needed. You don't need to memorize syntax—just focus on capturing your ideas.

I really like Stempad as it seems to be the fastest and most integrated note-taking software out there.

Convert Lecture Hall Photos into Editable Notes

Ever taken a photo of a chalkboard or whiteboard full of equations, only to realize later that copying them into your notes is a nightmare? Stempad makes this process effortless with optical character recognition (OCR). Simply upload your lecture board photos, and Stempad will convert the equations, symbols, and text into an editable digital format.

A Smarter Way to Prepare for Exams and Interviews

If you're studying for exams, export your notes into PDF and paste into ChatGPT for quick summaries and study guides. You can also revisit key equations and theorems without rewriting them every semester.

Digital Note-Taking for Different STEM Fields

• Math & Physics: Quickly capture complex formulas and equations on a digital notepad without the learning curve of LaTeX.
• Engineering: Run Matlab, draw circuits, graphs, and schematics without switching between apps.
• Computer Science: Take structured coding notes, test snippets, draw data structures, and store problem-solving strategies.
• Data Science & Statistics: Integrate math formulas with data visualizations in one seamless workflow.

The Future of Digital Note-Taking for STEM Students

Unlike generic note-taking apps, Stempad was designed for students like you—who need a tool that works at the speed of thought. No more handwriting for math and physics classes, since you can type out the symbols and equations faster and neater. No more disorganized notebooks—Stempad structures your notes automatically.

This semester, don't let bad note-taking habits hold you back. Whether you're studying math, science, engineering, or computer science, Stempad can help you stay organized and work more efficiently. Start using Stempad for free today!