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STEM Saturdays

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STEM Saturdays are themed days where students are exposed to a specific topic aligned with activities to create a big build to take home and tinker with through exploration. The topics vary each month.

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    Program Activities

    Students (Grade K-12)

    Participate in hands-on activities related to multiple STEM topics ​ 

    Apply their knowledge through problem-solving and design challenges​ 

    Interact with STEM professionals about professions related to themed activities (college students and local STEM professionals)​

    Program Near-Term Outcomes

    Students (Grade K-12)

    Increased interest in STEM subjects​ 

    Gain experience with hands-on STEM activities​ 

    Improved knowledge of STEM careers ​ 

    Increased confidence in pursuing a STEM career pathway

    DSEC Near-Term Outcomes

    Students (Grade K-12)

    Increased student interest and engagement in STEM 

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

    Students

    306 total student participants

    Student Grade Level

    • Student Elementary: 226 students (73.9%)
    • Student Middle: 54 students (17.6%)
    • Student High: 26 students (8.5%)

    Military-Connected Students

    Category Count %
    Military-Connected Student 208 68.2%
    Not military connected 97 31.8%

    Educators

    1 total educator participants

    Educator Levels

    Category Count %
    Educator Grade Not Listed 1 100%

    Educator Type

    Category Count %
    Educator Position - School Administrator 1 100%

    Military-Connected Educators

    Category Count %
    Not military connected educator 1 100%