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  • SCATE Center Conducts S-STEM Tech Stars Scholarship 2023 Orientation

    Students new to the Florence-Darlington Technical College (FDTC)’s S-STEM (Scholarships in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) Tech Stars Scholarship program participated this Spring (February 2023) our scholarship orientation and also had the opportunity to meet with regional industry representatives.

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  • Apply Now to become a Tech Star

    The Tech Star Scholarship Program is funded by a S-STEM (Scholarships — Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF) to Florence-Darlington Technical College for implementation by the South Carolina Advanced Technological Education (SCATE) Center of Excellence.

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  • FDTC and Regional Stakeholders Contribute to new National Science Board Report: THE SKILLED TECHNICAL WORKFORCE: Crafting America’s Science & Engineering Enterprise

    NSF's National Science Board published, THE SKILLED TECHNICAL WORKFORCE: Crafting America’s....report to present their research findings from their 18-month identification effort of the opportunities and challenges facing students, incumbent workers, businesses, educators, and others involved with the Skilled Technical Workforce (STW). FDTC, SiMT, and SCATE were among some of the stakeholders featured.

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  • FDTC SCATE Center and Mentor-Connect Project receives ATE sub-award

    The SCATE Center and Mentor-Connect: A Leadership Development & Outreach Initiative for ATE at Florence Darlington Technical College received a $107,000 NSF ATE sub-award grant, in partnership Westchester Community College (NY) and Arizona State University. 

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  • FDTC Pee Dee Scholars Scholarship Program

    The Pee Dee Scholars scholarships target students studying for an Associate in Science degree. This  unique scholarship includes payment of tuition, books fees and supplies that wiill help students stay on track and complete their degree.  Scholarship will also assist with transfer to and tuition coverage when you transfer to Coker University.

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  • Mentor Connect Welcomes 11th Cohort of Mentee Teams

    The Mentor Connect project is working with our 11th cohort of two year college faculty from across the country. From the October 2023 submission Mentor-Connect will provide the faculty cohort teams with mentoring and technical assistance to prepare proposals to the National Science Foundation’s Advanced Technological Education (ATE) program. Each college team has two faculty members; most also have a college administrator and grant professional involved in planning the technician education innovation.

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  • SCATE Center Hosts S-STEM Pee Dee Scholars 2023 Orientation

    Students new to the Florence-Darlington Technical College (FDTC)’s S-STEM (Scholarships in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) Pee Dee Scholars program participated this Spring (March 2023) in a more in-depth orientation. The project supported by a National Science Foundation (NSF) grant, Pee Dee Scholars allows FDTC to provide at least eight scholarships annually to financially needy, academically talented students through the Pee Dee Scholars scholarship program. The scholarship includes support for tuition, books, fees and supplies. The scholars also receive a “loan to own” Z Space 3D laptop and MI-FI wireless device supported by the scholarship. Pee Dee scholars in the cohort at FDTC and that transfer to Coker University(CU) , CU commits to support the PDS transfers with continuing scholarships from both the S-STEM grant and from institutional funds for additional two years or until graduation.

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Our online resource for Technician Educators, including professional development opportunities, teaching approaches, research findings, and more.

Mentor-Connect

Qualified individuals work with experienced ATE PI’s, Co-PI’s, and PM’s to develop grant writing and leadership skills for successful NSF ATE program funding.

Tech Stars

Qualified FDTC students are eligible to receive NSF S-STEM funded scholarships that promote student success while discouraging student loan debt.

S-STEM Pee Dee Scholars

Qualified FDTC Associate of Science degree students are eligible to receive NSF S-STEM funded scholarships that promote student success while discouraging student loan debt.

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SCATE Center hosts Pee Dee Scholars Spring 2023 Orientation

SCATE Center hosts Pee Dee Scholars Spring 2023 Orientation

S-STEM (Scholarships in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math)

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SCATE Center Conducts S-STEM Tech Stars Scholarship Spring 2023 Orientation

SCATE Center Conducts S-STEM Tech Stars Scholarship Spring 2023 Orientation

Tech Stars project contributes to the national need for well-educated scientists, mathematicians, engineers, and technicians

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SCATE Center Conducts S-STEM Tech Stars 2020 Spring Orientation

SCATE Center Conducts S-STEM Tech Stars 2020 Spring Orientation

Tech Stars project contributes to the national need for well-educated scientists, mathematicians, engineers, and technicians

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