S.C. Students Recognized for their Commitment to STEM Education
The Boeing Company, BMW MANUFACTURING CO. and the South Carolina Manufacturers Alliance recently recognized 92 South Carolina high school seniors during the 2018 S.C. STEM Signing Day. Created by The Boeing Company in 2017, S.C. STEM Signing Day recognizes students from across the state of South Carolina who have pursued STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) education during their high school tenure and plan to continue their STEM education at two and four-year colleges. Students were identified through the SC Future Makers initiative using the STEM Premier platform.
“Boeing started this event last year to demonstrate our enduring commitment to STEM education and workforce in communities across the state,” said Tim Keating, Executive Vice President of Government Operations, The Boeing Company. “We have invested almost $2 million on tomorrow’s innovators across South Carolina, and we make this commitment to early learning so every child has a chance to code – to create – and to innovate.”
“Since technology is constantly changing in the automotive industry, now more than ever, we must invest in highly-skilled workers. Investing in STEM education allows us to develop a pool of talented young people who will help sustain BMW’s future,” said Christine Petrasch, Vice President of Human Resources with BMW Manufacturing.
“SC STEM Signing day was created because it is important to recognize the fact that there’s so much talent and opportunity in South Carolina,” said Sara Hazzard, President & CEO of the South Carolina Manufacturers Alliance. “We are very proud to lift up and recognize the achievements and future steps of some of our state’s brightest minds – students who will eventually lead the way as we advance innovation and technology in the 21st century.”
Local Students:
Tyler Coleman, Mayo
Kayla Eldridge, Mayo
Alexis Lewis, HHS
True-Allah Liles Mayo
Morgan McManus, GSSM
ZyAria Gary, Mayo
Jacob Howanich, Hannah-Pamplico High
Jarshua Jackson, West Florence High
About The Boeing Company
Boeing is the world’s largest aerospace company and leading manufacturer of commercial jetliners and defense, space and security systems.
About BMW Manufacturing Co., LLC
BMW Manufacturing Co., LLC is a subsidiary of BMW AG in Munich, Germany and is the global producer of the BMW X3 and X5 Sports Activity Vehicles and X4 and X6 Sports Activity Coupe.