(DoW) Breakout Box

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DoW Breakout Box is an immersive STEM learning experience housed in the Learning Undefeated shipping container mobile laboratory platform. Inside the Breakout Box, students solve a nonlinear mix of puzzles and technology experiences that build collaboration, teamwork, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Logic Model

Program Activities

Students (Grade 6-12)

Participate in an interactive, learning experience to build collaboration, teamwork, communication, and problem-solving skills in STEM, AI, and cybersecurity

Program Near-Term Outcomes

Students (Grade 6-12)

Increase awareness of STEM and DoD STEM careers and pathways

Increase their knowledge of STEM content

Increase their confidence in a STEM topic

DSEC Near-Term Outcomes

Students (Grade 6-12)

Increased student interest and engagement in STEM

Increased participant STEM competencies

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

Participant Perspectives

Students

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The Breakout Box increased my awareness of careers that use AI to solve real world problems

44.3% 24.7% 25.2%

n = 592 valid responses

The Breakout Box increased my awareness of how AI can be used to solve real-world problems.

21.5% 44.6% 29.3%

n = 590 valid responses

The Breakout Box increased my interest in experiences (such as classes or events) that use AI.

13.7% 27.4% 35% 23.9%

n = 591 valid responses

The Breakout Box increased my awareness of the role humans play in training AI systems.

19.3% 40.5% 35.1%

n = 590 valid responses

The Breakout Box program increased my confidence in training AI with data to solve a problem.

10.5% 31.4% 37.5% 20.5%

n = 589 valid responses

Program Data

Students

2,117 total student participants

Student Grade Level

Military-Connected Students

Category	Count	%
Military-Connected Student	248	11.7%
Not military connected	1,869	88.3%