Solving the Shortage of STEM Personnel in Navy Laboratories: Strategic Plan for Navy Investments in STEM Education Targeted at the Navy After Next

Abstract

The Navy Laboratory system (NavLabs) has a serious and growing problem replacing its tens of thousands of civilian STEM employees (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math: bachelors, masters, and PhDs). This report examines the Navy's STEM educational efforts and how they bear on the shortage of STEM personnel in the Nav-Labs, and develops a Preliminary Strategic Plan to address the problem. In line with Navy practice of long-term planning for difficult logistical problems, this Preliminary Strategic Plan addresses the specific need: "More employee-years of civilian STEM workers at NavLabs." The plan consists of 33+ specific recommendations. Each is straightforward, and leverages aspects of existing programs where possible. Some are recommendations for new programs or approaches. Collectively they form a coherent plan. A more detailed implementation plan can be developed quickly if the Navy adopts the Preliminary Strategic Plan.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 01, 2009
Accession Number
ADA503549

Entities

People

  • Eric Schulenberger
  • Janet Olsonbaker

Organizations

  • University of Washington

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  • Autonomy
  • Biomedical
  • C4I
  • Human Systems
  • Space
  • Weapons Technologies

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  • STEM Education
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