STEM Summit on September 29 – 30

South Carolina’s Coalition for Mathematics and Science and the South Carolina Afterschool Alliance have joined together again to bring a new opportunity for networking, dialog and information to thought and action leaders from all across the state.

South Carolina’s Summit on STEM Education is our signature partnership event. The 2014 Summit will focus on STEM and the Arts In and Out of School and will be held at the Chapman Cultural Center September 29 and 30, 2014.

Why a SC Summit on STEM and the Arts In and Out of School?

Because we need:

· Scientists and engineers to continue research and development for improved living, economic growth and security.

· Technologically proficient workers who are ready for a workplace that demands skills and knowledge in STEM disciplines.

· Scientifically literate citizens to make intelligent decisions about public policy and who understand the world around them.

Summit Goals:

Showcase successful strategies for engaging schools and communities in STEM.
Think and inspire new ideas,
Engage in dialogue as partners and colleagues.
Act to build South Carolina’s STEM workforce.
· Make new connections with people and ideas.

Host Site – The Chapman Cultural Center http://www.chapmanculturalcenter.org/

Chapman Cultural Center, owned and operated by The Arts Partnership of Greater Spartanburg, is the community’s preeminent common ground where the people of Spartanburg County and its visitors come together to discover, experience, and celebrate the performing and visual arts, science and history. Chapman Cultural Center also houses three museums; Spartanburg Art Museum, Spartanburg Regional History Museum and Spartanburg Science Center.

Sponsors

South Carolina’s Summit for STEM Education is made possible, in part, from generous contributions of funding and/or in kind support from:

Boeing
Boeing strives to build capacity and align educational systems by focusing on the development of school leadership, teachers, programs and curricula that focus on advancing students’ capacity for lifelong learning and their overall educational outcomes, especially in subjects that can prepare them for STEM.

The SC Afterschool Alliance http://www.afterschoolalliance.org/
The Afterschool Alliance is working to ensure that all children have access to affordable, quality afterschool programs. Afterschool programs are critical to children and families today, yet the need for programs is far from being met. The nation’s leading voice for afterschool, the Afterschool Alliance is the only organization dedicated to raising awareness of the importance of afterschool programs and advocating for more afterschool investments. The Afterschool Alliance works with the Administration, the U.S. Congress, governors, mayors and advocates across the country. Today the Afterschool Alliance boasts more than 25,000 afterschool program partners and our publications reach more than 65,000 interested individuals every month

SCCMS http://www.sccoalition.org/
South Carolina’s Coalition for Mathematics & Science brings together advocates, who seek constancy and quality in our state’s approach to science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) education. SCCMS partners view South Carolina’s educators as paramount to the success of STEM education for our children. We work closely with our partners, especially S²TEM Centers SC, to promote economic and workforce development through improvement in K-12 STEM education in South Carolina schools.

For more information contact: Tom Peters, Call (864) 656-1863 or e-mail [email protected]