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WELCOMEUpstate SC STEM Collaborative Meeting
August 31, 2016
Special Thanks:• Accelerate Learning • Roper Mountain Science Center
Meeting AgendaAugust 31, 2016
I. Introduction & WelcomeII. Review of OrganizationIII. Our PrioritiesIV. Feedback & GoalsV. Community Happenings
Welcome!
The central mission of the Upstate SC STEM Collaborative is to pursue opportunities and possibilities in STEM education to promote workforce development in the Upstate region of South Carolina.
Review of Organization
OUR MISSION
TIMELINE
November 2011STEM Symposium: Planting the Seeds for Tomorrow’sProfessionals
December 2011STEM Action Session
January 2012Industry identified a need for an organized team in the Upstate
January 2013Upstate SC STEM Collaborative is formed
March 2012STEM Steering Committee
April 2015iMAGINE Upstate
July 2016Science On the Move joins the team!
Review of Organization
EARLY PRIORITIES
1. STEM Asset Map 2. Volunteer Network3. Mobile STEM Lab4. Large Community Intervention
Review of Organization
SUPPORTING PROJECTS
1. STEM Asset Map STEM Linx
2. Volunteer Network STEAM Tech Teams
3. Mobile STEM Lab Science On the Move
4. Upstate STEM Festival iMAGINE Upstate
Review of Organization
2017 PRIORITIES
1. Revisit our solution to STEM asset mapping• Dynamic mapping• GIS data• Decision-making tool
2. Volunteer Network• Increase our network• Create tools to help streamline efforts• Provide resources for new programs
Our Priorities
2017 PRIORITIES (2)
3. Mobile STEM Lab• Continue to support Science on the Move• Explore new possibilities
4. Upstate STEM Festival• Continue to grow• Focus on impact• Become a national model
Our Priorities
WHAT DO YOU WANT TO SEE?Doing more together…
Feedback & Goals
Happenings
1. Science On the Move• STEM Mentors needed• Email Katie @
2. Lowcountry Update• Charleston STEM Fest (2/11/17)• STEM Café’
Happenings
3. Dremel 3D Printers for students
• New resources • Developing guides for
teachers
4. Professional Development & Education• Ten at the Top Upstate Summit (9/13/2016)• Next Steps Institute (9/26/16 – 9/28/16)• SC Future Minds 9th Annual Public Education
Partners Conference (10/14/16)5. Attend or Get Involved
• 1Spark! (9/2/2016 – 9/3/2016)• ECPI Manufacturing Day (10/5/16)• Second Saturday - Superhero Science (10/8/2016)• Science + YOU Exhibit opening (9/17/2016)
Happenings
THANK YOU!Upstate SC STEM Collaborative Meeting
August 31, 2016
Special Thanks:• Accelerate Learning • Roper Mountain Science Center
