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The Dayton STEM Empowerment Initiative

Provided By
Dayton Regional STEM Center

Dayton STEM Empowerment Initiative is a comprehensive funding support program aimed at enhancing STEM opportunities for both students and educators within the Dayton region. This initiative is designed to leverage the thriving STEM ecosystem; positioning Dayton as a center for STEM innovation, education, and collaboration. By partnering with existing successful programs and introducing new avenues of support, this initiative seeks to foster a vibrant STEM community and empower participants to excel in STEM fields.

Logic Model

Program Activities

Students (Grade PK-12)

Participate to a greater extent in existing STEM programs such as Air Camp, AFRL Full Throttle, BYG Earth Event and other local STEM outreach events

Program Near-Term Outcomes

Students (Grade PK-12)

Gain knowledge in STEM content areas​ 

Develop a positive attitude towards STEM learning​ 

Gain awareness of STEM careers

DSEC Near-Term Outcomes

Students (Grade PK-12)

Increased student interest and engagement in STEM (formal and informal) 

Increased participant STEM competencies (STEM skills, knowledge, abilities, and confidence) 

Increased participant awareness of, and interest in, DoD STEM research and careers

 

 

Program Activities

Educators

Participate to a greater extent in existing STEM programs such as Air Camp, AFRL Full Throttle, BYG Earth Event and other local STEM outreach events

Program Near-Term Outcomes

Educators

Gain confidence for supporting students’ interest in STEM 

Gain confidence for supporting students’ awareness of STEM opportunities 

Gain skills for collaborating with industry and community to plan meaningful STEM opportunities for students

DSEC Near-Term Outcomes

Educators

Increased participant STEM competencies (STEM skills, knowledge, abilities, and confidence) 

Increased participant awareness of, and interest in, DoD STEM research and careers

Students

37 total student participants

Student Grade Level

Military-Connected Students

Category Count %
Not military connected 37 100%

Educators

168 total educator participants

Educator Levels

Category Count %
Educator Elementary 36 21.4%
Educator Middle 22 13.1%
Educator High 52 31%
Educator Multiple Grades 33 19.6%
Educator 2-Year and/or Tech College Undergraduate 12 7.1%
Educator Undergrad 3 1.8%
Educator Grade Not Listed 10 6%

Educator Type

Category Count %
Educator Position - Counselor 10 6%
Educator Position - District Administrator or Staff 16 9.5%
Educator Position - School Administrator 14 8.3%
Educator Position - Teacher 105 62.5%
Educator Position - Other 23 13.7%

Military-Connected Educators

Category Count %
Military-Connected Educator 2 1.2%
Not military connected educator 166 98.8%