A science, technology, engineering or mathematics (STEM) degree puts you at the forefront of solving the complex problems our world faces today. Skills attained through STEM education include problem solving, critical thinking, creativity, curiosity, decision making, leadership, entrepreneurship and more. With a STEM degree, you’ll be prepared for many high-paying career opportunities after college.
At USC Salkehatchie you can earn an Associate in Science or participate in one our partnership programs including 2+2 programs with USC Aiken in Industrial Process Engineering or Applied Computer Science with a concentration in cybersecurity. Additionally, you can complete the first 2 years of most of STEM degrees at USC Salkehatchie and save thousands in tuition and fees.
STEM scholarships are available for eligible students majoring in approved science, technology, engineering or math fields. Additionally, students have the opportunity to represent the USC Salkehatchie STEM program in our community through our paid ambassador program.
The University of South Carolina Salkehatchie STEM Program partners with Savannah River Reuse Organization, Savannah River Nuclear Solutions and Department of Energy throught the WORC grant to provide scholarships and paid internal internships as well as paid external internships to students enrolled at our campus. These grant funds also support STEM professors and provide STEM outreach.
We believe in the power that STEM education has to improve our community. The USC Salkehatchie STEM Program provides camps, training, and innovative learning opportunites for K-12 students and teachers. All USC Salkehatchie STEM outreach is free! Please look over the lessons we have available as well as materials and STEM bags to check out! Contact us to find out more!
The Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Environmental Management (EM) Community Capacity Building Grant Program (CCBGP) Funding Opportunity has awarded $1,978,646 to USC Salkehatchie for a STEM bus to serve our local schools and communities in Allendale, Bamberg, Barnwell, Colleton and Hampton counties.
The bus will make visits to schools, educating students about clean energy solutions while incorporating science and math standards. The STEM bus will also participate in community events.