Every child is born with scientific and mathematical curiosity.
You have only to observe a very young child diligently sorting objects by size and shape, counting everything in sight, and pushing and pulling knobs and buttons to see what will happen. Not every child who combines dirt with water to invent mud will grow up to be a scientist or mathematician, but they all have the curiosity that can lead them to developing a scientific and mathematical understanding necessary to function as a citizen, worker, and consumer. The goal of the SC SSI is for all South Carolina students to meet new and more challenging expectations for learning mathematics and science. Please read our mission statement to learn more. Central to the success of the SC SSI's capacity-building strategy has been the establishment of a permanent statewide infrastructure of 13 regional Hubs.