About STEM Education Month

STEM Education Month is a program produced by South Carolina's Coalition for Mathematics & Science (SCCMS) in conjunction with S²TEM Centers SC. STEM Education Month consists of four key initiatives:
  1. SC STEM Educator of the Year, managed by The South Carolina Council on Competitiveness
  2. Growing in STEM Grants
  3. STEM Education Day at the State Capitol
  4. STEM Partner Action Team

A month long celebration and showcase of STEM.

STEM Education Month is a statewide event inviting STEM stakeholders - students, k-12, higher education, out of school learning, business/industry, and government - to celebrate, explore and discover why STEM is vital to the future of South Carolina! SC STEM Education Month highlights the state’s incredible accomplishments in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. 

SC STEM Education Month is for everyone who works toward advancing STEM education and STEM workplace preparedness in South Carolina.

How to participate in STEM Education Month?

Getting involved in STEM Education Month is easy. 

There are activities and opportunities for all to participate in a multitude of ways throughout month.
Educators
  • Nominate yourself or a colleague for SC STEM Educator of the Year.
  • Apply for a STEM Grant to fund a new initiative.
  • Plan STEM activities during the month and share them on social media using #SCSTEMMonth.  Need some ideas?  STEMLinx offers a database of STEM activities, ideas, and opportunities. 
  • Join us on STEM Day at the Capitol!
  • Visit a local business that works in the STEM field - SC has lots of them!  Contact us if you need suggestions.
  • Contact your legislators, encouraging them to continue supporting STEM education during this legislative session! Not sure who your legislators are?  Use this link to easily locate your representatives.  Short on time?  Use our sample email.
Principals and Administrators
  • Plan a school-wide STEM night!  Involve parents, students and local businesses.
  • Organize a STEM competition or STEM fair where students have opportunities to compete in engineering design challenges or pursue and showcase their work.
  • Send a group to STEM Day at the Capitol!
  • Nominate an educator in your school for SC STEM Educator of the Year.
  • Apply for a STEM Grant to fund a new initiative.
  • Contact your legislators, encouraging them to continue supporting STEM education during this legislative session! Not sure who your legislators are?  Use this link to easily locate your representatives.  Short on time?  Use our sample email.

Out of School Clubs and Organizations
  • Plan a STEM activity during STEM month.  Be sure to share on social media using #SCSTEMMonth!

Community, Business and Industry Partners
  • Volunteer to speak at a local school about your exciting STEM career, or host a field trip for students to your local business!
  • Exhibit at one of our iMAGINE STEAM festivals.
  • Get involved with similiar-minded industry professionals by joining our Partner Action Team.
  • Launch an internship or mentor program.


Still have questions? Or want to share other cool stuff you're doing to advance STEM education?  Contact us.  We're happy to help and love to share your successes!