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STEM Expo

The MSU STEM Expo is an annual event that exposes students in grades 6–12 and undergraduate college students to quality STEM enrichment activities. It also gives them access to STEM professionals linked to DoW jobs and careers.

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    Program Activities

    Students (Grade 6-Postsecondary)

    Participate in hands-on STEM activities ​ 

    Learn about DoD STEM jobs and careers​

    Program Near-Term Outcomes

    Students (Grade 6-Postsecondary)

    Increased engagement in STEM learning​ 

    Increase awareness of DoD STEM careers​

    DSEC Near-Term Outcomes

    Students (Grade 6-Postsecondary)

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

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

    Students

    517 total student participants

    Student Grade Level

    • Student Elementary: 56 students (10.8%)
    • Student Middle: 251 students (48.5%)
    • Student High: 175 students (33.8%)
    • Student Undergrad: 30 students (5.8%)
    • Student Graduate Students: 4 students (0.8%)
    • Not in School: 1 students (0.2%)

    Military-Connected Students

    Category Count %
    Military-Connected Student 62 12%
    Not military connected 455 88%

    Educators

    62 total educator participants

    Educator Levels

    Category Count %
    Educator Elementary 12 19.4%
    Educator Middle 22 35.5%
    Educator High 18 29%
    Educator Multiple Grades 4 6.5%
    Educator Undergrad 5 8.1%
    Educator Grad Students 1 1.6%

    Educator Type

    Category Count %
    Educator Position - Counselor 6 9.7%
    Educator Position - District Administrator or Staff 3 4.8%
    Educator Position - School Administrator 5 8.1%
    Educator Position - Teacher 33 53.2%
    Educator Position - Other 15 24.2%

    Military-Connected Educators

    Category Count %
    Military-Connected Educator 8 12.9%
    Not military connected educator 54 87.1%