JUMP START ABCDEF STEM PROGRAM
Abstract
The JUMPSTART ABCDEF STEM PROGRAM (JSASP) proposal s goal is to encourage, influence, inspire, and educate grade 7-12 students of t,he under-served and under-represented women and minorities to consider and pursue STEM in college and STEM-related career fields par,ticularly in the areas of Computer Science and Cybersecurity. JSASP includes Science (S), Technology (T), Artificial Intelligence (,A), Robotics (R), Training (T), (START) Aviation (A), Block Digital Technology (B), Computers and Cybersecurity (C), Drones (D), Eng,ineering (E), Flight Science (F). (ABCDEF). Exposure and familiarizations through demonstrations and summer camps, there is an enha,nced academic year component each year that increases student knowledge, skills, and abilities. STEM demonstrations, STEM fairs, an,d on-hands project-based STEM summer camps building a personal computer, autonomous car, or 3-D printer that become student-owned pr,operty that sustains interest and desire to learn more at the post-high school level. Specifically, students acquiring cybersecurit,y certifications will lead to college and civilian/military careers in support of Navy intelligence and National Security. Aviation, and flight science components exist to generate interest in pursuing private pilots license through the NJROTC sponsored Flight Aca,demy during high school summers and ultimately lead to addressing minority deficiencies in Naval aviation. The research will produc,e an analysis and results that justify the various components of the JSASP and that 1) STEM Demonstrations, STEM Camps, STEM Fairs, 2) project-based on-hands learning experiences lead 3) Academic JSASP training and cybersecurity certifications lead to more wome,n and minorities being driven toward various colleges and careers in STEM. Additionally, this will lead to students desiring to att,end the U.S. Naval Academy, Naval Academy Prep School (NAPS), and Navy ROTC opportunities. JSASP will support the 2021 TASK FORCE ON,E NAVY Report Line of Effort #4 INNOVATION & STEM, ONR supports Navy STEM partnerships with K-12 primary/secondary schools. The Nav,y has a deficit of under-represented groups in STEM fields. This under-representation impacts the diversity of thought and innovati,on, posing a threat to national security and warfighting readiness. By focusing on access to under-represented identities and group,s, the Navy can diversify its demographic profile and naturally increase warfighting capabilities through individuals diversity of, thought and experiences.
Document Details
- Document Type
- DoD Grant Award
- Publication Date
- Jul 08, 2022
- Source ID
- N000142212450
Entities
People
- Manesza Provido
Organizations
- Office of Naval Research
- United States Navy