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The Partner Action Team is a collaborative cohort of representatives from business, industry, education, and community groups from across South Carolina. The goal of the team is to promote and advocate for STEM education and opportunities across the state, with a focus on workforce development and career connections. The Partner Action Team meetings serve as an opportunity to network and share opportunities that you or your team are working on. The initiatives, events, and opportunities shared during these meetings can then be broadcasted to our greater STEM Ecosystem across the state. 

Meeting Dates:
Partner Action Team meetings are held virtually via Zoom on the 1st Thursday of every month between September – March.
​Our upcoming meeting dates are:
  • Sep 7, 2023 03:30 PM
  • Oct 5, 2023 03:30 PM
  • Nov 2, 2023 03:30 PM
  • Dec 7, 2023 03:30 PM
  • Jan 4, 2024 03:30 PM
  • Feb 1, 2024 03:30 PM
  • Mar 7, 2024 03:30 PM​
October 5 - Connecting the Dots: Utilizing GIS in Classrooms and Your STEM Ecosystem
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Speaker: Lauren Ballard, S²TEM Centers SC 
Topic: Join us for an exciting and enlightening webinar as we delve into the world of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and its transformative potential for your classroom and STEM Ecosystem. We'll journey through the dynamic intersections of education, technology, and community engagement. Attendees will gain a solid understanding of GIS fundamentals and mapping, even if you're a beginner. No coding experience is necessary. Learn how to empower the next generation of thinkers and innovators with engaging GIS projects. Uncover the secrets to efficient database creation, providing the tools to organize and manage educational, spatial, and STEM asset information. Witness its profound impact on fostering collaboration between community members, businesses, non-profits, schools, and government. By the end of the webinar, you'll be equipped with the knowledge to take your STEM ecosystem or classroom to new heights by utilizing Geographic Information Systems.
September 7 - Exploring the STEM Learning Ecosystem
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Speakers: Jeremy Shorr & Xan Black, TIES & STEM Learning Ecosystems
Topic: Join us for a conversation on the STEM Learning Ecosystem. We will give careful attention to how STEM Learning Ecosystems are impacting the future of education and supporting workforce demands of the innovation economy. In our journey together we will investigate the components of a STEM ecosystem, the benefits of a STEM education, and the challenges of creating a successful STEM ecosystem.