Computer Science Opportunities through The Citadel

Who: Science Teachers

What: PD and training opportunities

Greetings all!
    As Computer Science starts to ramp up across the state of SC, The Citadel's STEM Center of Excellence would like to help.  As the SC Regional Partner for Code.org, we will be offering FREE professional development for all Code.org courses this summer, July 9-13, 2018.  We have also partnered with Morehouse College to help students learn about computing careers by interacting with avatars (see flyer for PAID research study).  Lastly, Computer Science Education Week is December 4-10. 2017.  We are kicking off the week at The Citadel with Cookies, Cocoa, and Coding (see flyer attached).  We encourage all schools to register their Hour of Code at hourofcode.com   If we can do anything to help, please let us know.  For teachers interested in CS support, SC has a local chapter of CSTA (CS Teachers Association).  More information can be found at lowcountrycsta.com

If The Citadel can help your district and/or schools in any way, please let us know!

Thank you!
Jen

Jennifer Albert, Ph.D.
Director, The STEM Center of Excellence

Assistant Professor, Zucker Family School of Education

Program Coordinator, M.Ed. in Interdisciplinary STEM Education

The Citadel

171 Moultrie Street, Capers 301 

Charleston, SC  29409

Office: 843-953-7121

Cell: 910-273-8980

jalbert@citadel.edu

For more information use the links below.

Stem Computer Science PD

Computer Science Education Week for Cookies, Cola and Coding

Computer Science PD Free Training through Code.org

ArtFields Jr. Competition

ArtFields is excited to announce that it's time for ArtFields Jr. Art submissions! Students in grades 1-12 are eligible to apply. All student work submitted to the competition will be reviewed by a selection panel and accepted work will be on display April 16 - 18, 2018. Accepted artwork will be judged during ArtFields 2018. ArtFields Jr. winners will be announced Saturday, April 28, 2018, on the Village Green, in Lake City, SC.  Schools and families are encouraged to attend the ArtFields Jr. Awards Ceremony to support our young artists.

Fore more information use the link below.
https://drive.google.com/a/g.oconee.k12.sc.us/file/d/16Xa_eudWrUdRK5zsHOWN-cRvutd-_Bir/view?usp=sharing 

Dates to Know:
November 13: Submissions Open
February 13: Submissions Close
February 16-March 2: ArtFields Jr. 2018 Competition Artwork Selection
March 9: ArtFields Jr. 2018 Competition Artists Announced
March 19-24: Artwork Collected
April 16-28: ArtFields Jr. Artwork on Display
April 18-28: Educational ArtWalks (Student Field Trips)
April 20-28: ArtFields 2018
April 28: ArtFields Jr. Winners Announced

For more information visit www.artfieldssc.org or contact
Mrs. Carla Angus at Carla@artfieldssc.org

Janice M Scott Memorial Scholarship

Scholarship opportunity for student planning to attend a 4 year college or university in 2018-2019.  Student must have demonstrated leadership abilities through participating in community service or other extracurricular activities.  Financial need is considered.

see counselor for application.

Deadline is March 31, 2018.

Mensa Scholarship Essay Competition

Mensa Scholarship

Must plan to be in a degree program at an accredited US college or university during the 2018-2019 school year.

www.mensafoundation.org/scholarship

Deadline is January 15, 2018

BETA Club Scholarships

Must be a member of the national Beta Club to apply.   Application opens Nov. 1, 2017.

 Deadline is January 25, 2018. 

betaclub.org/scholarship

Jack Kent Cooke Foundation

Scholarship for high-achieving high school seniors with financial need. 

Deadline is November 14 to apply.
 

http://www.jkcf.org/scholarship-programs/

Upstate Association of Educational Office Professionals

Applicant must be a graduating high school senior, have a "C" average or better in high school and a "B" average in any business or education classes.  Must be planning to major in business or education.

See your counselor for an application.
Deadline is February 1, 2018

Urban League Upstate Scholarship

Martin Luther King, Jr. took hold of the freedoms promised by our nation’s founding fathers and used his constitutional rights when he made his speech and developed his dream. By taking action on his dream, Dr. King was able to change the future of men, women, and children, and impact so many aspects of our current society. It is this spirit that inspired us to continue the theme for the 2018 MLK Dream Scholarships.

Six scholarships will be awarded totaling over $195,000 and presented at the MLK Dreams in Action Program on January 13, 2018. All scholarships entries will be evaluated for selection based on transcripts, letters of recommendation, autobiography statement, GPA, financial need and demonstrated leadership and community service. The criteria for the scholarships are as follows: DEADLINE IS Friday, November 17, 2017.

Urban League MLK Scholarship ($1,500):

·         Male or female high school senior from Upstate, SC attending college in Fall of 2018

·         Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or greater

·         Demonstrated leadership and community service

·         Acceptance and full-time attendance at an accredited institution of higher education for the Fall of 2018

·         Must be available to attend the MLK Dreams in Action Program on January 13, 2018

Apply Online: http://urbanleagueupstate.org/2018-mlk-scholarships/

2018 Journalism Contest

The SC Governor's Committee on Employment of People with Disabilities 2018 Journalism Contest.

The theme of the essay is "Inclusion Drives Innovation". 
For more information, go to journalism.scvrd.net

Entries must be postmarked by Feb. 1, 2018.

Charlotte Hornets Career in Sports Day

The dates for Career in Sports Day will be Monday, Dec 4^th vs Orlando Magic and Thursday, March 22^nd vs Memphis Grizzlies. We have also added a Sports Career Panel session on Friday, February 2^nd vs Indiana Pacers. We should have the flyer and pricing information for the spring event after the first career in sports session. I would anticipate pricing being the same as the Dec 4^th date. Seats are beginning to fill up for the first session so book now!

Check out this cool video from the previous years!

http://www.nba.com/hornets/schools

Monday, Dec 4^th vs Orlando Magic

Friday, February 2^nd vs Indiana Pacers  

Thursday, March 22^nd vs Memphis Grizzlies

For more information, please contact:

Fabian Truss

Account Executive, Group Sales

HORNETS SPORTS & ENTERTAINMENT

333 East Trade Street

Charlotte, NC 28202

T  704.688.9018

F  704.688.8807

ftruss@hornets.com

National Space Club Key Note Scholarship

Must be planning to pursue degree in STEM related field.  Deadline is Dec. 1, 2017.

http://www.spaceclub.org/scholarship/index.html

Dr. Pepper Tuition Giveaway Scholarship

Dr. Pepper Tuition Giveaway Scholarship

Contest is open to all students.

https://www.drpeppertuition.com/

Deadline:  Oct. 18 2017

James O Thomason Scholarship

The James O Thomason scholarship is for students who wish to further their education in print or photo journalism, advertising, public relations or mass communications.  This scholarship requires an essay.

This is a 4 year scholarship; $2,000 per year.

apply at www.HamptonWildlifeFund.org/scholarship.html.

Deadline is January 31, 2018

David M Cline Scholarship

The David M Cline scholarship is a 1 year, $2,000 scholarship for students who plan to major in law enforcement, criminal justice, or forensic science.

Deadline is January 31, 2018

www.HamptonWildlifeFund.org/scholarship.html.

Wallace F Pate Scholarship

The Wallace F Pate scholarship is a 1 year, $2,500 scholarship for students who plan to major in a natural resources discipline, such as wildlife biology, fisheries, biology, forestry or marine science.

Deadline is January 31, 2018

www.HamptonWildlifeFund.org/scholarship.html.

Harry Hampton Foundation Scholarship

The Harry Hampton scholarship is a 4 year, 5,000 scholarship for students who plan to major in a natural resources discipline, such as wildlife biology, fisheries, biology, forestry or marine science.  Must maintain a 2.5 GPA to keep scholarship.

Deadline is January 31, 2018

www.HamptonWildlifeFund.org/scholarship.html.

CU Lyceum Scholars

Clemson University Lyceum Scholars Program

$10,000 scholarship for students interested in the study of the moral, political, and economic foundations of a free society.  Students will take an 8 course sequence of classes and must fulfill the requirements for a minor in political science.

www.clemson.edu/capitalism/lyceum.html

SC Junior Golf Scholarshipo

SC Junior Golf Scholarship

Awarded to a student with a competitive or recreational interest in golf.  Must have a 2.75 on a 4.0 scale.  

Deadline is January 15, 2018

www.csascholars.org

Kittey Moss Fairey Scholarship

Kitty M. Fairey Scholarship

Awarded to a senior in Oconee county with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale and an 1100 SAT or 26 ACT.  Financial need is considered.

Deadline is January 15, 2018

www.csascholars.org

Diabetes Scholars Foundation Scholarships

Diabetes Scholars Foundation Scholarships

See attached website for scholarships awarded to students living with Type 1 Diabetes.

http://diabetesscholars.org/college-scholarship/

Dorothy M. Friend Scholarship

The Dorothy M. Friend Scholarship 

Must be a senior from an Oconee county high school with demonstrated financial need.  Minimum GPA of a 2.5 on a 4.0 scale.

Deadline:  December 1, 2017

Apply online at www.csascholars.org.

Doyle Memorial Scholarship Fund

Must be a Senior from an Oconee County school, have demonstrated financial need and a cumulative GPA of at least a 2.0 on a 4.0 scale.

Deadline:  Dec. 1, 2017

Apply online at www.csascholars.org.

Suntrust Off to College Sweepstakes

No GPA or financial need requirement.  30 winners chosen at random.  

www.suntrust.com/offtocollege.

AXA Achievement Scholarship

Scholarship opportunity for students who are active in their community and overcome personal challenges.

Deadline:  Dec. 15, 2017

See application on website:  www.axa.com/achievers

SC Teaching Fellows

Scholarship opportunity for a senior planning to major in education.  The program offers up to $24,000 over the course of 4 years.  The student must attend one of the SC Teaching Fellows institutions in SC.

Deadline:  Sept 1 - Dec. 1, 2017

For more information and the application, see teachingfellowsc.com

Horatio Alger Scholarship

Scholarship for student with financial need ($55,000 or lower adjusted gross family income)

Deadline:  October 25, 2017

website:  www.scholars.horatioalger.org

SCHNEIDER ELECTRIC EXPANDING ITS OCONEE COUNTY OPERATIONS

SCHNEIDER ELECTRIC EXPANDING ITS OCONEE COUNTY OPERATIONS

Energy management company creating new jobs at Seneca location

Schneider Electric, a global specialist in energy management and automation, is expanding its Oconee County operations. The company will be creating 56 new jobs at its existing Seneca facility.

Specializing in energy management and automation, Schneider Electric is a global company that develops connected technologies and solutions that manage energy and processes in ways that are safe, reliable, efficient and sustainable. From switches to complex operational systems, the company’s technology, software and services are designed to improve its customers’ automation efforts.

Located at 1990 Sandifer Boulevard in Seneca, S.C., Schneider Electric’s 334,000-square-foot Oconee County plant manufactures motor control centers (MCCs) and enclosed drives and starters. These products are used in applications ranging from technology for production lines and oil rigs to equipment in wastewater treatment plants.

The company will be launching a new product line at this location, which should be operational by the third quarter of 2017. Hiring is projected to begin in the next few months, and interested applicants should visit the company’s careers page online.

The Coordinating Council for Economic Development has approved job development credits related to this project.

QUOTES

“We have a long manufacturing history in South Carolina, and we are happy to maintain our commitment to the communities where we live and work. The team in Seneca plays a critical role in serving our customers and ensuring their processes are safe and efficient, while driving innovation and digitization into their operations.” –Schneider Electric CEO Annette Clayton

“South Carolina’s manufacturing industry is one of the fastest growing in the world, and we have a strong workforce and competitive business environment to thank for that. We welcome this new investment by Schneider Electric and look forward to seeing the impact these 56 new jobs will have on Oconee County.” –Gov. Henry McMaster

“We’re excited to celebrate the continued success of our state’s advanced manufacturing industry. I offer my congratulations to Schneider Electric on this remarkable achievement, and we can’t wait to see the difference that these new jobs will make in the local community.” –Secretary of Commerce Bobby Hitt

“On behalf of Oconee County, I’d like to say thank you to Schneider Electric for continuing to commit to growing within our community and once again validating that our area can be a destination of choice for highly-reputable corporations to conduct global business from.” –Oconee County Council Chairwoman Edda Cammick

FIVE FAST FACTS

• Schneider Electric is expanding its Oconee County operations.
• Expansion to create 56 new jobs.
• Schneider Electric is a global specialist in energy management and automation solutions.
• Located at 1990 Sandifer Boulevard in Seneca, S.C., the company will be installing a new product line at its existing plant. The new line should be operational by the third quarter of 2017.

• Hiring should begin in the next few months, and interested applicants should visit the company’s careers page online.

About Schneider Electric
Schneider Electric is the global specialist in energy management and automation. With revenues of ~$26 billion US dollars (25 billion euros) in FY2016, our 160,000+ employees serve customers in over 100 countries, helping them to manage their energy and process in ways that are safe, reliable, efficient and sustainable. From the simplest of switches to complex operational systems, our technology, software and services improve the way our customers manage and automate their operations. Our connected technologies reshape industries, transform cities and enrich lives. At Schneider Electric, we call this Life Is On.

Rising Stars Piccolo Spoleto

Who: Students ages 9-18 

What: Rising Stars Piccolo Spoleto 

Application Deadline: March 27, 2017

Additional Information: 

Rising Stars Piccolo Spoleto - a showcase of the best and brightest!

Do you know a Rising Star? ~ ~ ~ ~ For the 9th year, the Rising Stars Piccolo Spoleto Series will afford our young artists the opportunity to showcase their artistic abilities in the high profile venue of the Spoleto USA Festival through its affiliation with Piccolo Spoleto. Who is eligible? Students between the ages of 9 and 18 who are not full-time college students and are residents of the Southeast USA. Students who are visual artists, actors, dancers, creative writers, and musicians (instrumentalists and vocalists)  As a series of six programs, each program will feature 5-7 young artists and/or ensembles in a conversation and performance format.  The programs will receive special recognition and be listed in the Piccolo Spoleto Festival program.  All programs are presented at St. Matthew's Lutheran Church across from Marion Square on King Street in the heart of downtown Charleston. Celebrate our artistically gifted young people! Apply Now!   Download Application Rules To register or for more information... Application deadline:  Monday, March 27, 2017 a network of professionals dedicated to advancing learning in and through the arts for all students       formerly SC Alliance for Arts Education Celebrating 30 years of serving South Carolina! PSAE 2017 Briarwood Road Greenwood, SC 29646 www.palmettoartsed.org

Administrative Professionals Scholarship Opportunity

South Carolina Association of

Extension Administrative Professionals

The South Carolina Association of Extension Administrative Professionals (SCAEAP) offers a $1,000.00 scholarship to students pursuing a career in the secretarial science, computer science

or business management field. Membership in the Association consists of administrative Professionals working for Clemson University Cooperative Extension Service throughout the

state of South Carolina.

See the link below for the application form for this year’s scholarship.  Please duplicate and share the application with any individual you feel would be interested in applying.  

The application deadline is Friday, March 24, 2017.  Please mail entries to:

Tammy Henderson

Clemson University

511 Westinghouse Rd.

Pendleton, SC  29670

If you have any questions about the scholarship, please feel free to call Tammy at (864) 646-2161.

You may also e-mail her at hendert@clemson.edu.  

 Adobe Send & Track.
You can view "2017 Scholarship Search.pdf" at: https://files.acrobat.com/a/preview/90ae3f8c-f8fa-4f3a-bea5-afda21c54a84

Tammy Henderson

Chairman

SCAEAP Scholarship Committee

"Young Minds Dreaming" Poetry Contest

The South Carolina State Library is organizing a poetry contest for South Carolina students, including homeschool students, in grades 3 -12.

First, second, and third place winners will be selected for the following groups:

Grades 3-5, Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12. Winners and their families will be invited to the State Library April 1 to read their poems, and have an opportunity to meet Jacquline Woodson, this year's Arbuthnot Lecturer.

Additionally, teachers who are able to verify all students in a class have submitted poetry, may use the verification link on the webpage for a chance to receive a classroom set of books. One set per age grouping will be made available.

For more details and submission guidelines please visit their contest page. For other questions, please contact SCSL Learning Experiences Coordinator Pamela Hoppock at 803-734-8646.

About the Contest

In her biographical book of poems, "Brown Girl Dreaming," Jacqueline Woodson speaks about important moments from her childhood and the challenges she faced growing up in the South and New York City. She shares her love for her grandparents, talks about inspirational historical figures, tells us how she grew to love writing, and talks about some of her best friendships. 

Each of us faces unique challenges growing up. We each dream about our futures and look to those around us to help us make sense of life.

In a poem style of your choice, tell of a person, place, or an experience that has made a mark on your life and how it has helped shape your dreams.

Submission Guidelines

•      For South Carolina students, including homeschool students, in grades 3-12. First, Second and Third Place winners will be selected for the following groups: Grades 3-5, Grades 6-8, and Grades 9-12.
• All entries must be the student’s original work.
• Previously published poems in other contests, books, magazines, or other publications are not eligible for submission.
• In order to give appropriate consideration to all entries, only one entry per student can be accepted.
• Submissions with profanity or graphic content cannot be accepted.
• Stories may be legibly handwritten or typed, one sided. If typed, use Time News Roman, Arial, or Calibri font, point size 12.
• Include your name, grade, school, and teacher’s name on the back of your poem if submitting as part of a class.
• Students must get their parents/guardians to also sign a permission slip stating that they are allowed to participate. Download the permission slip here, sign and date (electronic signatures are accepted), and then scan it back in to upload with the form below.
• Teachers who can verify that all students in their classroom submitted a poem will be eligible to win a classroom set of books. If you are eligible, please fill out the teacher verification form here. One set of books per group is being offered.

If you are interested in submitting a poem, please complate the registration below. All entries must be submitted by 6:00 p.m. on Friday, March 3, 2017.

Holocaust Scholarship

Who: Graduating Seniors

What: Scholarship for $1000

When: Essay deadline April 1, 2017


Additional Information: South Carolina Council on the Holocaust Holocaust Scholarship The South Carolina Council on the Holocaust is pleased to offer a scholarship for graduating seniors that honors the memory of those who perished during the Holocaust. The scholarship is open to high school seniors who will attend a two- or four-year college or university, with matriculation to begin in the 2016-2017 academic year. The scholarship is open to students in the state of South Carolina. Students must submit a 750 to 1,500-word essay with a Works Cited page in MLA format addressing the following topic: Several years ago the South Carolina Superintendent of Education proposed cutting the funding for the South Carolina Council on the Holocaust. 

Write a convincing argument about the importance and relevance of Holocaust education to South Carolina today. Student essays are due postmarked by Saturday, April 1, 2017 or emailed by midnight. 
The essays will be reviewed by committee, with announcement of the award being made at the student’s high school awards night. This scholarship is a one-time presentation of $1000, to be used to support the student’s first year of college or university education.

Link to application form

https://drive.google.com/a/g.oconee.k12.sc.us/file/d/0ByteVWPdZpCEVnliSkZmSlExcDg/view?usp=sharing 

Point of Contact: Submissions may be sent by mail to: 

Emily Taylor 
South Carolina Council on the Holocaust 
PO Box 596 
Swansea, SC 29160 

Or by email to scholocaustcouncil@gmail.com