Why celebrate STEM education?

South Carolina attracts leading manufacturers from the automotive, aerospace, life sciences, technology, and advanced manufacturing industries.  Each of these industries need skilled STEM professionals from college to certificate programs.  Opportunities exist for those with STEM-skills to:

• help assemble airplanes in North Charleston.
• work for a leading global provider of technology products and solutions in Greenville.
• join one of the world's leading automotive manufacturer's in Greer.
• engineer the world's largest tires in Lexington County
• work for a world leader in generic respiratory medication manufacturing in Columbia.

We celebrate the:

• educators that work daily to prepare students with the knowledge and skills needed to pursue STEM careers.
• school administrators that orchestrate STEM initiatives and programs geared toward teaching and learning success.
• community organizations that provide supplemental STEM learning experiences for students.
• industry and business partners that provide mentors, internships and support to schools and communities.
• students that commit to pursue STEM-careers in South Carolina.

South Carolina's Coalition for Mathematics & Science is pleased to bring you STEM Education Month 2020!  Special thanks to partners SC Future Minds, Comporium and Dominion Energy for making SC STEM Educator of the year possible!

Join us in 2020 for this month-long celebration!

A month long celebration and showcase of STEM education.

WEEK ONE:  CELEBRATING EDUCATORS
March 14 - 21

STEM Education Month kicks off on Pi Day!  During week one we'll showcase and celebrate SC Educators.  Comporium in partnership with South Carolina Future Minds, Dominion Energy, and SCCMS/S²TEM Centers SC are joining together to honor teachers who are inspiring students across the state to develop a passion for STEM subjects.

WEEK THREE:  CELEBRATING SCHOOLS AND STUDENTS
March 28 - April 4

We have amazing schools and students!  During week three we'll be highlighting the accomplishments of school STEM programs and initiatives and students who've committed to STEM careers.  SCCMS is once again awarding STEM grants to foster new STEM initiatives in classrooms and schools.

WEEK TWO:  CELEBRATING PROGRESS IN STEM EDUCATION
March 21 - 28

It's time to shout it out!  Week two is all about celebrating accomplishments in STEM education from across the SC STEM Ecosystem.  Want to join us at the Capitol?  Contact us for more information.

WEEK FOUR:  CELEBRATING OUR PARTNERS
April 4 - 11

The SC STEM Ecosystem is enhanced by the many partners who provide STEM opportunities across the state to youth and families.  In our final week we'll highlight these initiatives and partners.

How to participate in STEM Education Month?

Getting involved in STEM Education Month is easy. 

There are activities and opportunities for all to participate in a multitude of ways throughout month.

Educators

• Nominate yourself or a colleague for SC STEM Educator of the Year.
• Apply for a STEM Grant to fund a new initiative.
• Plan STEM activities during the month and share them on social media using #SCSTEMMonth.  Need some ideas?  Here's a resource list to get you started.
• Join us on STEM Day at the Capitol!
• Visit a local business that works in the STEM field - SC has lots of them!  Contact us if you need suggestions.
• Contact your legislators, encouraging them to continue supporting STEM education during this legislative session! Not sure who your legislators are?  Use this link to easily locate your representatives.  Short on time?  Use our sample email.

Principals and Administrators

• Plan a school-wide STEM night!  Involve parents, students and local businesses.
• Organize a STEM competition or STEM fair where students have opportunities to compete in engineering design challenges or pursue and showcase their work.
• Send a group to STEM Day at the Capitol!
  
• Nominate an educator in your school for SC STEM Educator of the Year.
  
• Apply for a STEM Grant to fund a new initiative.
• Contact your legislators, encouraging them to continue supporting STEM education during this legislative session! Not sure who your legislators are?  Use this link to easily locate your representatives.  Short on time?  Use our sample email.

Out of School Clubs and Organizations

• Plan a STEM activity during STEM month.  Be sure to share on social media using #SCSTEMMonth!

Community, Business and Industry Partners

• Volunteer to speak at a local school about your exciting STEM career, or host a field trip for students to your local business!
• Exhibit at one of our iMAGINE STEAM festivals.
• Get involved with similiar-minded industry professionals by joining our Upstate Collaborative.
• Launch an internship or mentor program.  Contact us if you need help.

Still have questions? Or want to share other cool stuff you're doing to advance STEM education?  Contact us.  We're happy to help and love to share your successes!

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