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WELCOME!. January 17, 2014 University Center of Greenville. Founding Partners Fluor ~ GE Power & Water ~ Michelin North America. Agenda Welcome & Introductions Overview Vision & Mission Priorities for 2014 Closing. Founding Partners
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WELCOME! January 17, 2014 University Center of Greenville Founding Partners Fluor ~ GE Power & Water ~ Michelin North America
Agenda • Welcome & Introductions • Overview • Vision & Mission • Priorities for 2014 • Closing Founding Partners Fluor ~ GE Power & Water ~ Michelin North America
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
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
Launching Strategies Upstate SC STEM Collaborative STEM Asset Mapping Volunteer and Outreach Coordination STEM Investment STEM Network Facilitation
Founding Partners Fluor ~ GE Power & Water ~ Michelin North America
Vision Statement Workforce development through the engagement of students and communities in STEM opportunities. Founding Partners Fluor ~ GE Power & Water ~ Michelin North America
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
Priorities for 2014 • STEM Asset Map • “Pensioneers” • Mobile STEM Lab • Upstate STEM Festival Founding Partners Fluor ~ GE Power & Water ~ Michelin North America
STEM Asset Mapping Launching in early 2014!
Speakers Bureau of Retired Engineers & Scientists Founding Partners Fluor ~ GE Power & Water ~ Michelin North America
Mobile Science Lab Founding Partners Fluor ~ GE Power & Water ~ Michelin North America
Upstate STEM Festival Founding Partners Fluor ~ GE Power & Water ~ Michelin North America
“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
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