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SeaPerch

Provided By
RoboNation

SeaPerch Program Scale Up expands the reach of the SeaPerch and SeaGlide programs, in which middle and high school students learn about scientific and engineering concepts as they work in small teams to collaboratively build an underwater remotely operated vehicle (ROV). Educators participate in their own learning experiences to gain confidence in teaching engineering concepts and skills. They also learn about careers in marine engineering to share with their students

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Program Activities

Students (Grade K-12)

Work in small teams to collaboratively build an underwater remote operated vehicle (ROV)​ 

Learn about scientific and engineering concepts related to the ROV build​ 

Learn about careers that utilize underwater ROVs​

Program Near-Term Outcomes

Students (Grade K-12)

Students will gain knowledge of engineering design process and technical skills by building a remote operated vehicle (ROV).

Students will develop critical thinking, collaboration, and creativity skills. 

Students will gain awareness of STEM careers that involve underwater ROVs.

DSEC Near-Term Outcomes

Students (Grade K-12)

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

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

Increased participant awarness of, and interest in, DSEC opportunities

Program Activities

Students (Educators)

Learn about scientific and engineering concepts as they work with a small team to collaboratively build an underwater ROV ​ 

Learn about careers that utilize underwater ROVs​ 

Learn how to teach the engineering concepts and skills necessary to build an ROV​

Program Near-Term Outcomes

Students (Educators)

Educators will gain knowledge of scientific and engineering concepts related to the remote operated vehicle (ROV) build.

Educators will increase awareness of careers in marine engineering. 

Educators will gain confidence in teaching engineering concepts and skills for an ROV.

DSEC Near-Term Outcomes

Students (Educators)

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

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

Increased participant awarness of, and interest in, DSEC opportunities

Students

5,878 total student participants

Student Grade Level

Military-Connected Students

Category Count %
Military-Connected Student 494 8.4%
Not military connected 5,384 91.6%

Educators

563 total educator participants

Educator Levels

Category Count %
Educator Grade Not Listed 563 100%

Educator Type

Category Count %
Educator Position - District Administrator or Staff 9 1.6%
Educator Position - School Administrator 7 1.2%
Educator Position - Teacher 257 45.6%
Educator Position - Other 281 49.9%
No position listed 9 1.6%

Military-Connected Educators

Category Count %
Military-Connected Educator 12 2.1%
Not military connected educator 551 97.9%