About the SCCMS

Our Work
We amplify the voices and impact of South Carolina’s STEM community.

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Mission

To identify and address challenges in STEM Education through partnerships, advocacy, and public engagement.
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Vision

For all South Carolinians to exemplify world-class STEM knowledge, skills, and life/career characteristics that enable successful careers and engaged citizenship.
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Purpose

To inspire learning and leadership in STEM education in schools, out-of-school time, business and industry, and community.

Our Partners & Affiliates

SCCMS is funded, in part, by the State of South Carolina, and by grants, contracts, gifts and in-kind support from corporations, foundations, government agencies and other sources. We appreciate the organizations and individuals who share our passion for constancy and quality in South Carolina's approach to STEM education.

Thanks to our founding partners - BMW Manufacturing Company, Duke Energy (formally Progress Energy), DuPont, Michelin North America, and the South Carolina Department of Education. Their vision and support established SCCMS in 2005 and sustains us today.

Thanks to our program partners, present and past, for their interest and enthusiasm in support of STEM teaching and learning.

Thanks to Clemson University, the College of Engineering & Science, the Center for Workforce Development, and the Clemson University Foundation for continuing to provide SCCMS with expert operations and infrastructure support and to the SC General Assembly for their continued support of STEM Education in our state.