ABOUT US

Think of what we can accomplish if we work together. 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. Whether we are launching new STEM initiatives or supporting ongoing workforce development programs, the Collaborative plays a critical role in our regions economic elevation.

The Upstate SC STEM Collaborative is managed by South Carolina's Coalition
for Mathematics & Science - SCCMS. We appreciate the support and services of the Coalition. While our focus is in the Upstate region of South Carolina, we work with partners like S2TEM Centers SC and the Lowcountry STEM Collaborative to drive change across the state. Learn More Here!

Our Vision

Our vision is to make Upstate South Carolina a nation model for workforce development through the engagement of students and communities in STEM opportunities. Help us make this vision a reality by staying informed about our programs and current initiatives. We are your resource for STEM in in the Upstate.

Notes from Meet-Up on May 23, 2018

by Upstate SC STEM

May 23, 2018 4:00 – 5:30 pm @ Roper Mountain Science Center
Attendance: Kelsye Acker, Melinda Ammerman , Madeline Brown, Joan Burket, Sarah Deveau, John Driscoll, Dorothy Earle, Dewey Evans, Donna Foster, Juan Gonzalez, Kelly Hodnett, Melissa Huff, Chloe Ingle, Gerald Marshall, Duke Moses, Valerie Mosher, Julius Nfor, Tom Peters, Cassidy Reynolds, Keith Walker, Jason Weidman – Meeting Topic: STEM Mentoring in South Carolina

1st Annual iMAGINE Expo 2018

by Upstate SC STEM

The iMAGINE Expo 2018 for School Counselors and Mentors, held on March 1, 2018, was a special event to raise awareness about STEM opportunities in the Upstate! A highly engaging, structured event was designed to equip school counselors and mentors with the resources they need to ensure that students have a viable path to a rewarding STEM career.  

STEMLinx Forum Meeting Notes

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November 15, 2017 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm @ Hughes Main Library Attendance: Kelsye Acker, Laney Alverson, Kori Benion, Jaime Benton, Madeline Brown, Chris Burras, Helen Byce, Patra Card, Kenneth Carter, Maya Davis, Marissa DiLoreto, John Driscoll, Adraine Garner, Alice Gilchrist, Christen Hairston, Christen Hairston, Melissa Huff, Greg Hutchinson, Jennifer Klipp, Beth Leavitt, Justin Lewis, Mandy Liesch, Joey Loman, Zephaniah Long, Deanna Ludwick, Gerald Marshall, Mel Middleton, Brian Morrison, Brianah Morse, Susan Orr, Tom Peters, Thomas Riddle, Thomas Scott, Sr. John Agnes Suh, Donna Swanger, Courtney Weldon, and Jonathan Wiles Agenda: Welcome – Melissa and Ken Introduction and welcomes Introduces NSBE – Ken

Join our efforts to make the Upstate a national model for workforce development. The Upstate SC STEM Collaborative is a partnership among Upstate non-profit organizations, K-12 school systems, post-secondary academic organizations, industrial companies, businesses, and others who provide intellectual, action, and capital resources to the collaborative
2018 Upstate SC STEM Collaborative