STEM
SCIENCE • TECHNOLOGY • ENGINEERING • MATHEMATICS
Upstate SC CollaborativeSTEM
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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