STEM Education and Outreach
Abstract
STEM Education and Outreach fosters conditions for STEM activities to support and cultivate STEM talent to build a future force that is representative of the nation’s diverse population and reaches underserved populations to meet national defense needs and future defense challenges. Investments are made to promote participation in national-level STEM programs and initiatives and provide authentic hands-on experiences for students and teachers across the globe. Specific initiatives include internships, scholarships, and mentorships through partnerships with industry to include the FIRST Robotics events and teams, MATCHCOUNTS events, and the Center for Excellence in Education’s (CEE) “Rickover” and Research Science Institute (RSI) internship programs.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Accomplishment
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2018
- Source ID
- d5aae0e4287eaf0be6c9c48cce9532ad