STEM News & Our Initiatives
In January 2021, more than 1,000 STEM leaders, families, teachers, after-school educators, and members of the non-profit and philanthropy communities participated in a series of Town Hall sessions to discuss what The United States must do to become a world leader in STEM.
The recommendations have been collected in a recently released report called, “Restoring America’s Position As A World Leader By Reinvesting in STEM,” and is being distributed to the Biden-Harris administration.
This summary report compiled by the Education Development Center that captures the input of participants from across the United States and its territories who participated in the White House State-Federal STEM Education Summit this past June.  From this input, a Federal inter-agency team of STEM education professionals, guided by the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy, has made significant progress on a new 2018-2023 Federal STEM Education Strategic Plan which will be closely aligned with other goals and priorities of the Administration, such as Cybersecurity, Workforce Development, Apprenticeships, and more.
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The System Map developed by 100kin10, now Beyond 100K, identifies the underlying causes of our nation's shortage of excellent teachers, especially in science, technology, engineering, and math. The map identifies 100 challenges to preparing and retaining great STEM teachers presented in a unprecedented roadmap that points the way toward transforming STEM education in America.  As part of a grant issued by STEMx/Battelle, SCCMS hosted an event to identify South Carolina's 5 Grand Challenges in STEM education.  Learn more.

We Are Everywhere STEM Matters in South Carolina

Our partner organizations and initiatives serve educators, business and industry leaders, government, community organizers and out of school organizations focused on STEM education and its relevance to economic and workforce development.

Our Work With Educators

  • Designing and delivering customized professional development for continued growth in meeting teaching and learning goals.
  • Offering continuing learning opportunities.
  • Presenting at local, state and national conferences.

Our Work in Out of School Time

Offering STEM learning experiences and support for out of school learning settings in rural areas across the state.

Our Work with Business & Industry

Developing partnerships with area companies to support STEM outreach initiatives and provide resources and industry knowledge to educators and communities across the State.

Our Work in Communities

Planning and organizing community festivals and events attended by close to 50,000 across the State.

Our Work Providing Information and Resources

Striving to keep South Carolina informed on STEM education trends, news, and best practices in teaching and learning through various media channels:
Visit our organization's websites for links to their social media channels

Our Partnerships

Smithsonian Science for North and South Carolina Classrooms – Education Innovation and Research (EIR) Grant
  • Since 2019, SCCMS and the Smithsonian Science Education Center (SSEC) have worked to support increased student achievement in all core areas by providing professional development and research-based curriculum to 46 teachers in Grades 3-5 in 7 schools in Marion, Marlboro and Orangeburg counties.

Celebrating 30 Years of Service to South Carolina Education

On April 12, 2023, South Carolina’s Coalition for Mathematics & Science celebrated 30 years of progress and partnership by honoring educators and business/industry partners who have worked with purpose and passion to increase learning and improve lives through science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education.    
 
At STEM Education Day at the State Capitol, partners told stories of partnership and success in honor of the theme, Stories in STEM. See highlights from the 4th annual event on the STEM Education Month Website.