STEM

SCIENCE • TECHNOLOGY • ENGINEERING • MATHEMATICS

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 An Introduction…September 23, 2013

2H2 + O2 -> 2H2O

Middle School Focused

STEM Strategy

Transition to

Sustainable Alliance

Asset Mapping

Moore’s Law

φ2 – φ – 1 = 0

F = kx

P=I2R

UPSTATE SC TASK FORCE STEM

STEM 101 – The American Dream

UPSTATE SC TASK FORCE STEM

STEM 101 – What’s NewScience, Technology,

EngineeRing and Mathematics…

or is it STEAM 101?

ARTS

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STEM CollaborativeTASKFORCE RECOMMENDATIONS

• Move forward with a sustainable alliance• Partner with SC Coalition for Mathematics

& Science for management/operations• Identify a full-time executive director

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MISSIONTo make the Upstate a national model in STEM-related experiences for K-12 students by:

• Partnering• Inspiring interest• Promoting awareness and access• Building capacity

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• STEM Asset Mapping• Volunteer and Outreach

Coordination • STEM Investment• STEM Network Facilitation

Launching Strategies

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STEM Asset Mapping

Preview in September 2013

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Volunteer and Outreach Coordination

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Dream ConnectorsCareer Exploration for

Middle School Students

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STEM Investment

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Administer sponsor branded mini-grants, scholarships and other investments in STEM capacity building

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STEM Network Facilitation

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Convene STEM engaged and interested individuals and organizations to share and learn.

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• Organizational Structure• Measurables• Sustainability

Making it Grow

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Organizational Structure

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• Executive Board – Advisory (Strategic)

Founding, Supporting & Facilitating Partners, Director and SCCMS

• Upstate SC STEM Collaborative Board (Tactical)

Chairs of Standing Committees, Director and SCCMS

• Upstate SC STEM Collaborative Director (Operational)

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Measurables

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Focus on community energy and engagement as measured by people and time committed to a limited menu of STEM actions.

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Sustainability Part 1

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Founding Partners – Not less than $15,000 annually for 3 years or $50,000 in total for 5 years.

Supporting Partners – Not less than $10,000 annually for 3 years or $40,000 in total for 5 years.

Facilitating Partners – Not less than $7,500 annually for 3 years or $25,000 in total for 5 years.

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Sustainability Part 2

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Collaborative Fund Raising Events

Grants

Additional Partners

Etc…

UPSTATE SC TASK FORCE STEM

Michelin Challenge Education- Summer

2011 STEM

Steering Committee March 2012

“Upstate SC STEM

Task Force”Now

Nov 2011 Do Something

BIGSOON!

History

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Questions???

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