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STEM Education Day at the Capitol
In April 2025 the Statehouse will be a buzz with STEM! SCCMS and its partners invite you to join us for a press conference, award ceremony, STEM activities and demonstrations, and networking with speakers and special guests! You can expect to hear from members of our South Carolina EcosySTEM who represent business and industry, education, nonprofits, afterschool, and more!
The event is open to the public.
The event is open to the public.
Plan Your Visit
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Driving Directions:
From Greenville SC: Follow I-385 S approximately 42.0 miles as it becomes I-26 E. Continue on I-26 E for approximately 55.9 miles. Take I-126 E toward Columbia for 3.3 miles. Merge onto HUGER ST and continue for 1.0 mile. Turn LEFT onto GERVAIS ST and continue for 0.5 miles to ASSEMBLY and GERVAIS STREETS. Continue on Gervais Street to Main Street. The State House is located at the intersection of Gervais and Main Streets. From Charleston, SC: Follow I-26 W approximately 104.6 miles. Merge onto US-176 W via EXIT 115 toward CAYCE / COLUMBIA and continue for 6.0 miles. Turn LEFT onto HUGER ST and continue for 0.5 miles. Turn RIGHT onto GERVAIS ST and continue for 0.5 miles to ASSEMBLY and GERVAIS STREETS. Continue on Gervais Street to Main Street. The State House is located at the intersection of Gervais and Main Streets. |
Parking and Arrival:
The State House is located at 1100 Gervais St, Columbia, SC 29208. Parking is permitted in metered spaces along Sumter Street, Assembly Street, Senate Street, and Pendleton Street. Parking is also available at the garage on Lady Street (1100 Lady St.), all a short walk away from the State House grounds. City parking rates apply. Meet in the 1st floor lobby of the State House at 9:00 am. Enter the State House via the public entrance which faces Sumter Street and go through security. Note: The State House building opens to the public at 9:00 am; you will not be able to enter before that time. |
Meals and Dining:
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Motor Supply Co. Bistro.
Providing locals and travelers with a selection of farm-fresh salads, sandwiches, and hot entrees. Address: 920 Gervais St., Columbia Hampton Street Vineyard
A small French-inspired restaurant and a long-time favorite in downtown Columbia. The menu includes traditional French dishes and other European fare French inspired. Address: 1207 Hampton St. Columbia |
Railroad BBQ
A local neighborhood restaurant that celebrates great Southern Food. Address: 2001 Hampton St, Columbia Cantina 76
Cantina 76’s menu includes a wide range of tacos, nachos and other traditional Mexican entrees. Address: 1301 Main St, Columbia |
Sound Bites Eatery
Offering hot and cold sandwiches & salads. They have a number of vegetarian and vegan options. Address: 1425 Sumter St. Columbia Lizard's Thicket
This restaurant will give you “home-cooked meal” vibes with all the country sides and fixin’s. Address: 818 Elmwood Ave, Columbia |
Find plenty of additional dining options within a short drive or walk from the State House: discoversouthcarolina.com/articles/dining-out-in-columbia
Advocate for STEM Education
Raise your voice and shoot a quick email to 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 or not sure what to write? No worries. Simply start with our sample email and customize it to fit your message. Your voices have a great impact on our legislators who are interested in knowing how supporting STEM education leads to a better prepared workforce and brighter economic outlook for our state.
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Sample Email:
Opportunities in STEM career fields such as Advanced Manufacturing, Computing, and Engineering continue to grow in South Carolina. STEM learning in schools, in afterschool programs, and in a wide variety of formal and informal learning settings all contribute to an informed citizenry, a workforce with increased knowledge and skills, and a better quality of life for all.
I ask you to support STEM teachers and learners in this 2021 legislative session by_____________.
I value your leadership as a legislator and look forward to working with you to support the STEM education this year and every year!
Here are some items you might consider asking your legislator to support:
Not sure who your legislators are? Use this link to easily locate your representatives.
Short on time or not sure what to write? No worries. Simply start with our sample email and customize it to fit your message. Your voices have a great impact on our legislators who are interested in knowing how supporting STEM education leads to a better prepared workforce and brighter economic outlook for our state.
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Sample Email:
Opportunities in STEM career fields such as Advanced Manufacturing, Computing, and Engineering continue to grow in South Carolina. STEM learning in schools, in afterschool programs, and in a wide variety of formal and informal learning settings all contribute to an informed citizenry, a workforce with increased knowledge and skills, and a better quality of life for all.
I ask you to support STEM teachers and learners in this 2021 legislative session by_____________.
I value your leadership as a legislator and look forward to working with you to support the STEM education this year and every year!
Here are some items you might consider asking your legislator to support:
- The STEM Teacher Fellows program aimed at retention of mid-career teachers proposed by South Carolina’s Coalition for Mathematics & Science and approved by the Education Oversight Committee.
- Tax credits for business/industry that employ STEM educators from any grade level as interns.
- The creation of a professional development fund targeted to assist STEM teachers, with special emphasis on middle and high school mathematics teachers, in developing interdisciplinary, project-based instruction and assignments that engage students in applying science, computational thinking, engineering and mathematics skills to solve problems.
2024 HighlightsDuring the 2024 STEM Day at the Capitol, we recognized the amazing accomplishments of these individuals:
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2023 Highlights
Thanks to all that joined us on April 12th. Congratulations to:
- SC STEM Educator of the Year finalists: Brenda Bouldin, Kayla Short, Dr. Marsha Neal, Tim Swick, Heather Mauldin
- Regional "Growing in STEM" grant awardees: Cowpens Elementary, McCormick Elementary, HB Rhame Elementary, Johnakin Middle, and Philip Simmons Middle
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2022 Highlights
Thanks to all that joined us on March 17th for our program. Congratulations to:
- SC STEM Educator of the Year, Kirstin Bullington, and finalists Annie Johnson, Ashley Blackwelder, Dr. Nicole Yemothy, and Dr. Marsha Neal.
- Regional "Growing in STEM" grant awardees - Green Charter School of the Midlands, Wright Middle School, Loris Middle School, Brown's Ferry Elementary, and Lady's Island Middle School
- MWM-SC Student Leads - Evelyn Plakal, Kyra Burton, Kendis Green, and Kensley Green
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2021 Highlights
Thanks to all that joined us on March 17th for our program. Congratulations to:
- SC STEM Educator of the Year, Amy Baldwin and Finalists: Whitney Camacho, Susan Mathews Elizabeth Martin and Dr. Nicole Yemothy
- Regional "Growing in STEM" grant awardees - Colleton County High School, Forest Lake Elementary, St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic School, St. Joseph Catholic School
- Cognia STEM certified schools - Alice Drive Elementary School, Bates Middle School, Christian Academy of Myrtle Beach, Richland Two Institute of Innovation, St. Gregory the Great Catholic School
- Cognia STEM re certified schools - Alice Drive Middle School, Dutch Fork High School, Lower Richland High School,Mount Lebanon Elementary School, Pritchardville Elementary, W.J. Keenan High School
- MWM-SC Student Lead, Miranda Salas Sagot
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2020 event was cancelled due to COVID-19.
2019 Highlights
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