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Advancing STEM Education in Upstate South Carolina: A Collaborative Vision

The University Center of Greenville, along with founding partners Fluor, GE Power & Water, and Michelin North America, aims to establish the Upstate as a national model for K-12 STEM education. Through a series of initiatives, including STEM asset mapping, volunteer coordination, and community engagement, we strive to enhance opportunities in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. Our mission is to positively impact the region's workforce development and economic future by connecting students with meaningful STEM experiences. Join us in making a difference!

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Advancing STEM Education in Upstate South Carolina: A Collaborative Vision

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  1. WELCOME! January 17, 2014 University Center of Greenville Founding Partners Fluor ~ GE Power & Water ~ Michelin North America

  2. Agenda • Welcome & Introductions • Overview • Vision & Mission • Priorities for 2014 • Closing Founding Partners Fluor ~ GE Power & Water ~ Michelin North America

  3. Overview of our History Michelin Challenge Education- Summer 2011 N STEM Steering Committee March 2012 November 2013 “Upstate SC STEM Task Force” Do Something BIG SOON! Nov 2011

  4. GOALS To make the Upstate a national model in STEM-related experiences for K-12 students by: • Aligning STEM activities, users, & volunteers • Supporting a specific set of quality STEM activities • Applying/Creating tools to support the above

  5. Launching Strategies Upstate SC STEM Collaborative STEM Asset Mapping Volunteer and Outreach Coordination STEM Investment STEM Network Facilitation

  6. Founding Partners Fluor ~ GE Power & Water ~ Michelin North America

  7. Vision Statement Workforce development through the engagement of students and communities in STEM opportunities. Founding Partners Fluor ~ GE Power & Water ~ Michelin North America

  8. Mission Statement We will pursue opportunities and possibilities that support our vision and positively impact the culture and future economic success of the Upstate and South Carolina. Founding Partners Fluor ~ GE Power & Water ~ Michelin North America

  9. Priorities for 2014 • STEM Asset Map • “Pensioneers” • Mobile STEM Lab • Upstate STEM Festival Founding Partners Fluor ~ GE Power & Water ~ Michelin North America

  10. STEM Asset Mapping Launching in early 2014!

  11. Speakers Bureau of Retired Engineers & Scientists Founding Partners Fluor ~ GE Power & Water ~ Michelin North America

  12. Mobile Science Lab Founding Partners Fluor ~ GE Power & Water ~ Michelin North America

  13. Upstate STEM Festival Founding Partners Fluor ~ GE Power & Water ~ Michelin North America

  14. “When planning for a year, plant corn. When planning for a decade, plant trees. When planning for life, train and educate people.” Chinese Proverb: Guanzi (c. 645BC) Founding Partners Fluor ~ GE Power & Water ~ Michelin North America

  15. Future 2014 Meeting Dates: February 28th March 21st April 18th May 16th June 20th July 18th August 15th September 19th October 17th November 21st December 12th Founding Partners Fluor ~ GE Power & Water ~ Michelin North America

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