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STEM Enrichment & Career Exploration

STEM Enrichment & Career Exploration programs such as the STEM After-School and STEM-to-You engage K–8 students in STEM activities in after-school settings. Students in grades 9-12 have the opportunity to learn about careers in medicolegal and forensic science at the Forensic Science Career Day held twice a year.

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    Program Activities

    Students (Grade K-12)

    Engage in STEM activities in afterschool settings (K-8)​ 

    Learn about careers in medico-legal and forensic science (9-12)

    Program Near-Term Outcomes

    Students (Grade K-12)

    Increase STEM competencies (knowledge, skills, etc.) ​ 

    Increase awareness of STEM careers​ 

    Increase awareness of STEM career pathways

    DSEC Near-Term Outcomes

    Students (Grade K-12)

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

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

    Students

    465 total student participants

    Student Grade Level

    • Student Elementary: 22 students (4.7%)
    • Student Middle: 20 students (4.3%)
    • Student High: 423 students (91%)

    Military-Connected Students

    Category Count %
    Military-Connected Student 78 16.8%
    Not military connected 387 83.2%