SC State 1890 Coastal Extension’s free STEM & Agriculture Saturday Academy targets Lowcountry students (ages 5-18) for careers in science, technology, engineering, math, and agriculture. Held bi-monthly at Charleston’s Coastal Research and Education Center (35 Lee St.), Saturday’s event was the second.
Student Activities
Kids joined group sessions plus breakouts on 4-H/agriculture paths, sewing, seed planting, and Boeing 737 lessons via Dream Learners partnership. Free breakfast provided.
Organizer Insights
Dr. Sabrina Edwards: Sparks innovative minds in STEM, agriculture resources, healthy living, college majors, and careers to boost high school completion/higher ed.
Dr. Bazgha Zia: Covers food security and ag careers.
Student Voice
4th-grader Tyreonna Major: Strong in math, eager for engineering skills.
Hands-on fun building future leaders—great local fit for SC families.
