Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics

"To boldly go where no one has gone before is the hallmark of human progress and the prevailing spirit in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics careers. If you’ve got the urge to figure out how things work and advance the frontiers of knowledge, a career in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics might be right for you. These jobs pay well because technological progress is so important to the growth of our economy, to our country’s security, and to the quality of future life on Earth."

 

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Wilbur S. Smith | Legacy of Leadership Profile

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A profile of Wilbur Stevenson Smith. Wilbur S. Smith (1911–1990) Wilbur Smith's name is probably known in more places around the world today than any other South Carolinian's. The traffic consulting...
Elliott White Springs | S.C. Hall of Fame

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"There's no such thing as bad publicity..." This remark, attributed to Irish playwright Brendan Behan, sums up the advertising philosophy of noted textile executive Elliott White Springs of Springs...
A. Foster McKissick | Legacy of Leadership Profile

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A. Foster McKissick (1869 – 1938) Anthony Foster McKissick was a major figure in the Southern textile industry and was also a college professor, scientist, state legislator, philanthropist, and...
John A. Warren | Legacy of Leadership Interview

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John A. Warren (1925-2009) John Warren retired as chairman and chief executive of SCANA Corporation in January 1990, but 18 months later he was working again, as chairman of the South Carolina State...
Guy F. Lipscomb, Jr. | Legacy of Leadership Profile

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A profile of Guy Fleming Lipscomb, Jr. Guy Fleming Lipscomb, Jr. (1917-2009) Business owner, chemist, civic leader, philanthropist, artist, author, teacher, star collegiate athlete, club golf champion...
Charles Duke | S.C. Hall of Fame

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Inducted into the South Carolina Hall Of Fame, Charles Duke, Jr. is one of only twelve people to ever walk on the Moon as part of the historic Apollo 16 mission in 1972. Charles Moss "Charlie" Duke...
Charles Bolden | S.C. Hall of Fame

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One of three astronauts inducted into the South Carolina Hall Of Fame, Charles Bolden, Jr. flew on four space shuttle missions while an astronaut, and in 2009 was appointed by President Obama to be...
Elliott White Springs | Legacy of Leadership Profile

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A profile of Elliott White Springs. Elliott White Springs (1896–1959) Elliott White Springs was a man of so many talents that it would be difficult to choose any one of his accomplishments as his most...