Inspiring business and industry, legislators and community to get involved in STEM education in South Carolina.

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Beakerbox regularly partners with @imagineupstate to bring innovative STEAM experiences to local youth. This is fantastic!
This week’s Fiercely Forward Friday: Kara Powder is advancing scientific discovery while helping expand access to STEM education for future generations of scientists.
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Thanks to our friends over at @DukeEnergy we were able to provide 60 science kits to eligible schools throughout the Duke Energy service region in South Carolina! 💡 mailchi.mp/s2temsc/25-26desn

🎉 Thanks to the incredible generosity of the @DukeEnergy Foundation, @SCCMS_STEM was able provide 60 science kits to eligible schools throughout the Duke Energy service region in South Carolina! Check out our May newsletter for the recap of the 2025-26 Duke Energy Science Nights, from our very own Education Specialist, Elena Stout. 🌟 💡:mailchi.mp/s2temsc/25-26desn
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ACEC-SC is proud to provide two scholarship opportunities! 🙌 DEADLINE NOW EXTENDED: May 15, 2026 🔗 Click here to view info: acecsc.org/scholarships
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🚨 Registration is now open for our Cognitive Coaching sessions! Additional information about the session can be found here: s2temsc.org/continuing-educa…
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Know an amazing educator who deserves recognition? Nominate them for the Bojangles Bo-Time Moments – Teacher Appreciation Sweepstakes! 🗓️ The contest closes on April 24, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. EST. 🍎:bojangles.com/teacher-apprec…

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Today is World Quantum Day, which (theoretically) marks the end of STEM Education Month. We would like to thank the sponsors that make such an incredible initiative possible, including @comporium , @Bojangles , and @DiscoveryEd. Thank you for your dedication to STEM education in South Carolina! scstemmonth.org/?fbclid=IwY2…
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Celebrating our 2026 grant recipients! 👏 These educators, one from every region of the state, will receive $2500 to bring STEAM to life with a unique and innovative project for school or classroom.
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As always, we and our partners express boundless gratitude to those that attended the 2026 STEM Day at the Capitol. With your support, it only gets better and better each year, and you consistently exceed our expectations. Thank you ❤️
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🍎 "Not all teachers are STEM teachers, but all teachers have the power to nurture the critical thinking, creativity, and human capacities STEM depends on. This belief has been shaped by my 17 years as a public-school educator..." - Nicole LaFave, 2026 SC STEM Educator of the Year. 🔗 scstemmonth.org/educatorofth…
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📚 "... My platform would be STEM for all students. I firmly believe that every student can benefit from STEM education, regardless of background, language, or prior learning experiences..." - Jeanette Trageser, 2026 Finalist.
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💪 "I believe STEM is more than a collection of subjects. It is often the place where students discover strengths they did not know they had and begin to see themselves as capable thinkers and problem solvers..." - Deborah Harmon, 2026 Finalist.
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🧬 "... I focus on helping students think like scientists & healthcare professionals who must analyze data, evaluate evidence, & justify conclusions when making decisions that affect human lives... Biomedical science is uniquely positioned to make STEM learning both rigorous and relevant." - Tiffany Sellers, 2026 finalist. 🔗 scstemmonth.org
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"... My platform would focus on providing early exposure to rigorous STEM education for all learners across the state... By intentionally providing quality STEM experiences early, we can build students’ self-efficacy, close achievement gaps, and nurture curiosity that carries into later schooling. " - LaChanda McGuire, 2026 Finalist.
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Hands-on learning. Real-world skills. Unforgettable fun 🧪⚡ Clemson University Science Outreach Center Summer Day Camps Registration is Now Open! ☀️ Save your child’s spot—register now! ⬇️ scienceweb.clemson.edu/cusoc…
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The whole family is invited to celebrate STEM Month by heading to the Greenville's biggest STEAM event of the year - iMAGINE Upstate! Happening Saturday (4.4.26) from 11am to 5pm! Visit imaginesteamsc.org/upstate for more information.
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Spring into STEM Education Month🌷 by planning to join us at STEM Day at the Capitol, or if you can't make it, visit our website for tons of other ways to get involved 👉 scstemmonth.org/?fbclid=IwY2…
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Beep. Boop. 🤖Tinker the robot is officially 10 years old — and that means the iMAGINE Upstate is celebrating 10 amazing years too! For a whole decade, we've been powering up curiosity all across the Upstate. ⚡ Our circuits are full of gratitude. #ThrowbackThursday
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We’re proud to spotlight our 2025 STEM Educator of the Year award winner, whose passion, innovation, and dedication continue to inspire us all. 👩‍🔬📚 👏 Join us in recognizing Angelique and her incredible achievements and contributions featured in this month’s Insights Newsletter from @S2TEMCentersSC ! Our 2026 winner will be announced at STEM Day at the Capitol (3.25.26). #SCSTEMMonth #UpstateSC #scstem #scsteam #onlyinsc #scedchat #steminsc #SCed #teachsc #scteacher #blendedlearning #SCEcosySTEM #scprofdev
🌸 Discover inspiration this spring! Read our latest newsletter to meet the 2025 STEM Educator of the Year, Angelique Piotrowsky and see how she's making a difference in the classroom and beyond. 🔬✨ ➡️ mailchi.mp/s2temsc/seoty2025
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