Science, Technology, Engineering, & Mathematics

The Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) cluster offers careers in engineering, research, and technical services across various industries. Careers in STEM include mechanical engineers, software developers, environmental scientists, and laboratory technicians. With a strong foundation in problem-solving, innovation, and technical skills, students are prepared for further training, higher education, and careers that drive technological advancements and scientific discoveries.

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B-25C Navigator Compartment | Curiosity Trek!

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Grades: 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

The B-25 GF-2's navigator compartment- located right behind the pilot and copilot.

B-25C Bombardier Compartment | Curiosity Trek!

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Grades: 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

This is where a B-25's bombardier would have sat during a flight. A 30mm machine gun is mounted for defense, and below that is a Norden bomb-sight.

B-25C Cockpit | Curiosity Trek!

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Grades: 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

The B-25 GF-2's cockpit- showing the pilot and copilot positions as well as the instruments. Located just aft of the cockpit is the navigator's compartment.

The Carolina Bomber: B-25C at Owens Field Airport | Curiosity Trek!

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Grades: 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

Check out a ghost from the Second World War, once lost, but now has a home at Owens Field Airport in Columbia, South Carolina. This B-25C is the only known intact aircraft remaining from the fleet...

Shaw Air Force Base | Carolina Snaps

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Shaw Air Force Base in South Carolina is home to the 9th Air Force Headquarters and the 20th Fighter Wing. It was activated as Shaw Field in 1941 for Army Air Corps pilot training before the US...

Meet the First Woman to Fly Nonstop Across the Atlantic Ocean | July Factoids

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Grades: 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

Amelia Earhart, the iconic aviation pioneer, was born on July 24th, 1897. She made history as the first woman to fly across the Atlantic Ocean. Her passion for aviation ignited after taking her first...

Skytrails Exhibit

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Grades: 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

The South Carolina Military Museum’s newly unveiled “South Carolina Airfields: Then and Now” exhibit aims to tell the story of the Palmetto State’s contributions and involvement in the field of...

Why Are Army Bombers on an Aircraft Carrier? | History In A Nutshell Shorts

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Grades: 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

Here's something you don't see every day: Army bombers on a Navy aircraft carrier? You may have asked that question if you were a sailor on board one of the ships escorting the U.S.S. Hornet in early...

Against the Tide

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Grades: 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Higher Education

Charleston’s 250-plus resident bottlenose dolphins can swim a little easier now, thanks to the Lowcountry Marine Mammal Network, a non-profit organization and marine mammal first-response team whose...

Effectiveness of Antibiotics with Nicole Yemothy | Asynchronous Studio Lessons

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Grades: 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Higher Education

Dr. Nicole Yemothy (Pickens County School District) investigates the effectiveness of antibiotics on bacterial infections. Which antibiotic works best with certain bacterial infections? Find out with...

Identifying Unknown Solutions with Nicole Yemothy | Asynchronous Studio Lessons

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Grades: 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Higher Education

Dr. Nicole Yemothy (Gettys Middle School) leads a lesson on unknown solutions and how they can be identified using color change and chemical properties.

Parabolas with Agnes Knox | Asynchronous Studio Lessons

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Grades: 8 9 10 11 12

Agnes Knox (Lexington Learning and Empowerment) leads a lesson on translating quadratics.

Lance Rogers, VP of Manufacturing Operations | Let's Go! CAREERS

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Grades: 3 4 5 6 7 8

"Find something that you have the passion for. Research the field. Choose your career path. Just make sure you're passionate about what you want to do for your future." Lance Rogers is the VP of...

Ashley Daugherty, Chief Scientific Officer | Let's Go! CAREERS

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Grades: 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

"As a woman in a male-dominated field, always be assertive. Strive to do more, learn more and find your talents and be confident with those." Ashley Dougherty is the Chief Scientific Officer at...

CAREER CONNECTIONS: Explore "a day in the life" of an Oceanographer, Aquarium Manager, or Scuba Diver

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Grades: 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12

This lesson includes interviews with people employed in the management of ocean waters on the shoreline of S.C., and all over the world! What kinds of research are necessary to keep our rivers and...

Lou Kennedy | Women Vision SC

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Grades: 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

As president, CEO and owner of Nephron Pharmaceuticals Corporation, Lou Kennedy runs a global company in West Columbia, South Carolina. She and her husband helped establish the Kennedy Pharmacy...

Vijay Soni, Mechanical Systems Design Engineer | Let's Go! CAREERS

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Grades: 3 4 5 6 7 8

Vijay Soni is a Mechanical Systems Design Engineer for the 787 at Boeing in South Carolina. "A design engineer is someone who initially starts off with product development and then goes into a...

Kristina Mauger, 787 Production Engineering Director | Let's Go! CAREERS

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Grades: 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

Kristina Mauger is the 787 Production Engineering Director at Boeing in South Carolina. Kristina started with the company in 2007 as a liaison engineer on the 747. She has always wanted a career in...

Morgan Nichols, Investor Relations Coordinator | Let's Go! CAREERS

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Grades: 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

Morgan Nichols, Miss South Carolina 2019, majored in Genetics at Clemson University. During her reign as Miss South Carolina, her focus was "Stronger with STEM: Inspiring Students to Stick with...

Dana Moore, Biomanufacturing Associate | Let's Go! CAREERS

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Grades: 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

Dana Moore works at IMCS as a biomanufacturing associate. Dana's love for science started while she was a student at the Governor's School of Virginia. She dreaded taking a physics class, but...

David Miles, Quality Control Analyst and R&D | Let's Go! CAREERS

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Grades: 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

David Miles started as a Quality Control Analyst at IMCS. When his interest grew around product design, he transitioned into working under Research and Development (R & D). He's always had an interest...

Foster Jordan, Vice President | Let's Go! CAREERS

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Grades: 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

Meet Foster Jordan, the Corporate Senior Vice President at Charles River Laboratories International, Inc., located in Charleston, S.C. Jordan began his career during the beginning stages of Charles...

Bailey Horton, Biomanufacturing Associate II | Let's Go! CAREERS

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Grades: 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

Bailey Horton is a Biomanufacturing Associate II at IMCS. When Bailey was younger she wanted to be a veterinarian. She pursued a Bachelor's in Science degree in Biological Science with a main focus on...

Andrew Lee, Chief Scientific Officer | Let's Go! CAREERS

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Grades: 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

Andrew Lee is one of the co-founders and Chief Scientific Officer at IMCS. Andrew's educational background is in biochemistry. His passion for chromatography began during an internship at a research...