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 @

korishe@clemson.edu

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

UPSTATE SC STEM COLLABORATIVE

Doing more together…

Contact Sarah @ sarboga@clemson.edu!

Happenings

THANK YOU!Upstate SC STEM Collaborative Meeting

August 31, 2016

Special Thanks:• Accelerate Learning • Roper Mountain Science Center