Tri-County STEMersion

Industry Tours, Speaking and Classroom Activities
2024-02-16 00:00 - 23:59 (America/New_York) | Various Locations
SC Aeronautical Training Center (Tours on November 16th)
Amazon Future Engineer
Boeing (Speaking Activity)
KION Group (Tours with 30min Notice – contact for information)
NIWC (Email for information: kelly.l.thompson3.civ@us.navy.mil)
STEM Rocks (Speaking Activity)
Virtual Internship Series from Rubin

Invite the Mobile STEM LAB (Email for information: lbogacz@dorchesterlibrarysc.org )
BCSD Connections

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The STEM CENTER at The Citadel Cookies, Cocoa and Coding 2022
2022-12-03 10:00 - 12:00 | STEM Center at The Citadel, The Citadel 171 Moultrie Street, Charleston, SC, 29409
The Hour of Code is a global program that has reached millions of students in 180+ countries. Be a part of this terrific program!
Students and their families are invited to come to The Citadel on Saturday, December 3rd for coding tutorials and yummy treats including cookies, cocoa and coffee. This FREE event is open to students in grades K-12 and aims to provide students with hands-on computing opportunities. Students will use Code.org’s tutorials in order to practice computer science concepts and skills.
We hope to see you on December 3rd!
Note – Parents will need to complete a permission form for their child upon arrival. REGISTER

STUDENT OPPORTUNITIES: Internships, Co-Ops & Scholarships, OH MY!!
2022-12-01
Please find below a starter list of 2022-2023 STEM opportunities for high school and undergraduate students.
Visit often as the list will be updated as new opportunities are shared. INTERNSHIPS:
BOEING SC INTERNSHIPS
BOSCH CO-OP & INTERNSHIPS
SANTEE COOPER INTERNSHIPS
VOLVO SC INTERNSHIPS

SCHOLARSHIPS
COASTAL COMMUNITY FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIPS
Coastal Community Foundation awards hundreds of thousands of dollars in scholarships to regional students each year, made possible by donors committed to improving access to education in our communities. Some funds have been set up for students from specific areas, who are studying specific subjects or at certain academic institutions. Others are more general and therefore can be more competitive.

PACE SCHOLARSHIP ACADEMY SCHOLARSHIP AND COLLEGE FAIRS
Interested in one or more of our programs/workshops? We have helped thousands of middle and high school, college undergraduate, and graduate students across the United States on their journey to achieving their higher education goals -debt-free! We’ve scheduled workshops with various high schools, college/universities, mentor groups, community organizations, and more to assist their prospective/existing students in the scholarship preparation, seeking, and achievement process.

SC DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION SCHOLARSHIPS
Please find a listing of scholarships the South Carolina Department of Education publicizes in the “Additional Resources & Information” section. Please note that deadlines and contacts vary for each scholarship.

SCHOLARSHIPS & GRANTS FOR SC RESIDENTS
Note these opportunities for South Carolina residents.

SCHOLARSHIPS AND COLLEGE HOW TO’S

OLAY FACE THE STEM GAP SCHOLARSHIP (UNCF.ORG)

BIGFUTURE SCHOLARSHIPS

BUILD YOUR FUTURE SCHOLARSHIPS
These craft training scholarships are offered at various levels and for different interests.

STAY TUNED ABOUT THESE FUTURE OPPORTUNITIES:
2022 APPLICATION FOR TUSKEGEE AIRMEN SCHOLARSHIP FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIPS
The 2022 Tuskegee Airmen, Inc. – Hiram E. Mann Chapter (Walterboro / Joint Base Charleston) scholarship opportunity is open to public school graduating seniors in the following South Carolina counties; Beaufort County, Berkeley County, Charleston County, Colleton County, and Dorchester County.
Questions can be directed to James Lynch, james.lynch@tuskegeeairmenhiramemannchapter.com
Please note the Completed Application is due.

CHARLESTON IN INTERNATIONAL TRADE SCHOLARSHIPS

DOMINION ENERGY EQUITY SCHOLARSHIP

ITS CAROLINAS COLLEGE STUDENT SCHOLARSHIP

NAWIC PALMETTO SCHOLARSHIP
The National Association of Women in Construction’s Palmetto Chapter of South Carolina will award a $1,000 scholarship to one (1) high school senior and (1) college student planning for a future in the construction industry

STEM SCHOLARSHIP

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AEROSPACE INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES FOR STUDENTS -BROOKE OWENS FELLOWSHIP
Interested in a career in aerospace?The Brooke Owens Fellowship provides paid internships and executive mentorship to women and gender minorities in the aerospace industry. Fellows have interned at over 30 host companies including SpaceX, Blue Origin, andBoeing. Each cohort also convenes for a 3-day summit in July to build connections with their class and network with top aerospace professionals. Fellows are also matched with executive mentors – think CEOs and astronauts!

Host a "College Goal SC" Event
2022-12-01 00:00 - 23:59
Host a College Goal SC Event to help SC Students attend College!
If you can answer these 4 questions then you have what it takes to host a successful event!

Do you have adequate space with internet, computers, printers and sufficient parking to hold the event?
Do you have access to volunteers who are knowledgeable in financial aid and tax preparation and can assist with questions students and families may have when filing out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form?
Do you have outlets to implement an extensive public information campaign to promote your event date?
Do you have an email address and telephone number in order to stay connected to the College Goal SC effort?

Goals for College Goal SC

Increase the number of students who attend events while simultaneously increase the number of FAFSA fliers in SC.
Provide continuous support to families and guardians through the entire college access process which includes the financial aid process (FAFSA Filing and tax preparations and updates).

More About The Program
College Goal South Carolina is a participating member of the College Goal Sunday program. College Goal Sunday is a volunteer program that provides free information and assistance to students and families who are applying for financial aid for postsecondary education. College Goal South Carolina can provide the financial aid information that you’re looking for in order to pay for your post-secondary education!
College Goal South Carolina is an opportunity for ALL students and parents/guardians to receive free financial aid assistance while completing and submitting the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The FAFSA is the first step to receiving Federal aid and the second step to post-secondary access, and it is a vital requirement for most college students who plan to pay for college with the assistance of several different types of aids.
College Goal South Carolina is supported by the South Carolina Commission on Higher Education (SC CHE), South Carolina Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators (SCASFAA) and The National College Access Network (NCAN). HOSTING INFORMATIONREGISTER TO HOST

Top 10 Work Skills for 2022 & Beyond Video
2022-11-30 00:00 - 23:59

Save the Date: January 22, 2023 | Lady Cougars Basketball STEM Education Day
2022-11-22 12:30 - 18:00 | TD Arena, 301 Meeting St, Charleston, 29401, United States
Join us for the 10th annual STEM Education Day at Women’s Basketball, presented by the College of Charleston School of Sciences and Mathematics. Experience hands-on activities and demonstrations related to science, technology, engineering and math by College of Charleston Faculty as well as local STEM organizations and then enjoy the Lady Cougars basketball game.
What: STEM hands-on activities and demonstrations
Where: College of Charleston TD Arena
When: Sunday, January 22, 2023
STEM Activities: 12:30 PM
Game: 2 PM
Who: Open to the Charleston Community
Cost: FREE
Questions/Comments: Contact Quentin at mouserq@cofc.edu Learn More and Register

PBS LEARNING: Bring the World to Your Classroom
2022-11-20 00:00 - 23:59
SCETV and PBS have curated FREE, standards-aligned videos, interactives, lesson plans, and more for teachers like you. VIEW RESOURCES

STEMersion Day of Caring 2022
2022-11-16 08:00 - 2022-11-18 15:00 | On Location at Schools
In conjunction with our industry partners, Tri-County STEMersion is excited to offer materials and in-class instruction to assist teachers in student development of thinking, teamwork, and creative skills.
Explore our sample lesson plans below and register today for more details!

STEM THE AIR
Pollen season seems like it’s always upon us! As a result, Volvo is equipping new vehicles with an air purification that can remove 99.9% of grass, tree, and weed pollen allergens from incoming air. Cleaner air gives personal health benefits and a boost in concentration.

STEM THE SHIP
The Port stacks tons of weight on top of ships that must stay afloat. Regardless of the size of the ship, containers must be loaded so they will not tip over. Weight must be added and distributed so the ship wont lean. How would you load the ship with 60 containers that can only be stacked 3 high and 4 wide?
STUDENTS WILL LEARN TO

Determine the different materials to use to create the best air filter possible.
Test the filtration ability of various materials with particles of different sizes such as cocoa powder, glitter, and sand.
Determine efficacy of their filter based on measurable criteria

STUDENTS WILL ENGAGE IN

Teamwork
Critical Thinking
Measuring Inquiry
Soft Skills

EVENT DETAILS & FAQ’s

Where? An Industry Partner will come to your school (i.e. Boeing, Bosch…etc)
When? Each Day of Caring event will take place between November 16 – 19, 2022
How Long? This is a one-day program that is expected to last 2-3hrs.
Who can participate? We currently have availability for 4 Schools in the Berkeley, Charleston and Dorchester areas
Is there still an opportunity for new Industry Partners to participate? Yes! Register your organization below.
More Questions? Please contact us with any additional questions at xxx@email.com

Registration is Now Open for Educators/Schools and for Industry Partners

Educator Registration

or

Industry Partner Registration

TRIDENT UNITED WAY DAYS OF CARING
2022-11-16 08:00 - 2022-11-18 14:00 | On Location at Schools
For over 20 years, Trident United Way has hosted the largest single day of community service in the Tri-County area on Day of Caring thanks to employers, teams and neighbors coming together to make a difference. Now we are ready and excited to triple the impact from Day to Days of Caring in an effort to engage more volunteers, provide more flexibility for completing projects and deliver more impact to our Tri-County!
Important Dates for Trident United Way’s 2022 Days of Caring
Project Registration: September 19 – October 11
Online T-Shirt Store: October 11 – October 21
Volunteer Team Registration: October 13 – November 4

Volunteer registration is now open!
Click the link below to access our Volunteer Portal and choose the day you and your team would like to participate. Details, such as equipment needed, will be included in the project description. Please reach out to dayofcaring@tuw.org with any questions!
Registration closes November 4th. Learn More and Register

I BUILT THIS! Construction Video Contest, Deadline: October 31, 2022
2022-10-31 00:00 - 23:59
2022 I BUILT THIS! CONTEST
Our annual I BUILT THIS! video contest is a nationwide competition inviting construction craft students and trainees to showcase their building projects.
Celebrating the art of building, high school career and technical education students and postsecondary construction trainees or apprentices are eligible to enter the I BUILT THIS! contest.
Visit the Build Your Future website to learn more!

2022 Spooky Science Magic Show, Rising High School Juniors and Seniors Interested in STEM
2022-10-28 17:00 - 19:00
