S²TEM Centers SC (Solutions in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Education) is a not-for-profit network of education specialists focused on economic and workforce development through improvement in preK-12 STEM education.  Our statewide infrastructure for STEM education brings information, support, innovation and research to the education community in South Carolina and beyond with emphasis on pre K-12 schools.

What we believe...

• Innovative teaching and learning solutions can positively impact instructional results.
• Developing collaborative relationships are essential for success.
• Providing excellence in service is a "must".
  

Our education system is complicated.  We can help.

Using a deep-data dive, we'll identify instructional gaps and learning opportunities.  Together, we'll create relevant, impactful professional development experiences for your organization.

We are committed to delivering professional development that is relevant and valued by our customers.

Participant Responses

PERCENTAGE OF AGREED/STRONGLY AGREED RESPONSES WHEN ASKED ABOUT THEIR EXPERIENCES

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Well organized, clear and understandable.

Relevant and applicable.

Provided the tools needed.

Worth time and effort to attend.

“S²TEM Educational Consultants used a collaborative format that allowed teachers to share ideas from their own teaching experiences.  Participants valued these ideas and were ready to implement them into their classrooms."

Mark A. Easterling, District Administrator
Williamsburg County School District

“The S²TEM Center experience has given me strategies and ideas that I can use in my classroom to enhance student learning.  I have and am using ideas and strategies introduced by the S2TEM center and other teachers, during our math workshop and my guided math lessons.”

Barbara Ragin, Teacher
SECC, Clarendon 1

“Our teachers needed more support with the SEPs and worked on ways to integrate the SEPs into their daily instruction.  Each time they met, the teachers left with something to go back and do in their classrooms.  The teachers have asked for even more.  That speaks to the quality of PD they received and how much they valued the time.”

Carson Ware, District Administrator
Newberry County

“After this course, I feel better equipped to implement more SEP's in my lessons. I feel more comfortable with what they are and how I should use them. I have already begun to implement some of the activities we learned in the course in my classroom. I thoroughly enjoyed this course.  It was the only professional development I actually looked forward to attending. I learned so much and got so many ideas from this.”

Karley Young, Teacher
Newberry Middle School, Newberry County

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We are proud of our over 25 years of experience.

Established in 1993 in response to specific and persistent challenges in both student performance and access to resources the S²TEM Centers SC network is nationally recognized for designing and delivering professional learning experiences that build the capacity of districts, schools, and teachers to engage students in STEM.

We've also been known over the years as: 

• "Mathematics & Science Hubs" (1993 - 2002)
• "Mathematics & Science Regional Centers" (2003 - 2009)
• "S²MART Centers" (2009 - 2011)
  

Though our name has changed, our vision for STEM learning remains the same.  Every day, in every place where STEM learning occurs, people experience the "WOW" that brings them back for more!

Back in 1993, we began with funding from the National Science Foundation's Statewide Systemic Initiatives Program  and a very complex logo.  Let's take a look at the original logo and how it informs our work today!  

Knowledge that Works - Giving educators access to knowledge to do their work better and kids knowledge to be gainfully employed.  Today we call that workforce development.

Math Equation (albeit a rather weird one), Computer Mouse (with a cord no less), Hand of a maker and doer, Beaker.  Today we call that STEM.

The Icon Shape/Checkerboard Pattern - A puzzle…unanswered questions…an attempt to bring together things, ideas, actions and people along with all of their uniqueness in a way that adds power, value and effect.  Today we still seek answers, make connections and create solutions.