DoW STEM Ambassadors Program

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DoW STEM Ambassador Program is a one-year intensive program that offers funding, professional development, and support to a national cohort of up to 30 K-16 educators, aiming to inspire and cultivate the future STEM workforce. Educators are nominated by DSEC organizations and DoW STEM agencies. As members of this prestigious cohort, DoW STEM Ambassadors collaborate with each other and their sponsoring organizations to advance high-quality STEM outreach and access for students across the country.

Logic Model

Program Activities

Educators

Engage students in meaningful STEM learning experiences

Promote DoD STEM opportunities and resources

Collaborate with DSEC and DoD STEM networks to amplify program impact

Program Near-Term Outcomes

Educators

Increase awareness of DoD STEM careers

Increase awareness of STEM resources and opportunities

Increase knowledge and skills for implementing STEM learning strategies and practices

DSEC Near-Term Outcomes

Educators

Increased participant awareness of and interest in DSEC opportunities

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

Changes in teacher approaches to teaching about STEM concepts, practices, and careers in their classrooms

Program Data

Educators

30 total educator participants

Educator Levels

Category	Count	%
Educator Elementary	2	6.7%
Educator Middle	10	33.3%
Educator High	10	33.3%
Educator Multiple Grades	6	20%
Educator 2-Year and/or Tech College Undergraduate	1	3.3%
Educator Undergrad	1	3.3%

Educator Type

Category	Count	%
Educator Position - District Administrator or Staff	1	3.3%
Educator Position - School Administrator	4	13.3%
Educator Position - Teacher	24	80%
Educator Position - Other	1	3.3%

Military-Connected Educators

Category	Count	%
Military-Connected Educator	1	3.3%
Not military connected educator	29	96.7%