Securing Our Future: The Navy Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Workforce Roadmap
Recognizing that a healthy science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) workforce is critical to meetin
g the Navy and Marine Corps’ greatest challenges, the Department of Navy (DoN) is committed to doubling its investment in STEM over the next five years. This commitment answers a national call by President Obama to improve our country’s STEM education over the next decade.
The DoN’s STEM Roadmap is built around five priorities that combine best-in-class experiences for students along-side the needs of the Navy for a STEM workforce pipeline. Initiatives include exciting new programs that will increase participation by students and teachers, allow for hands-on and meaningful learning experiences, and meet the underserved where they live. The five priorities are:
- Inspire the next generation of scientists and engineers
- Engage students and build their STEM confidence and skills through hands-on learning activities that incorporate Naval-relevant
content
- Educate students to be well prepared for employment in STEM careers that support the Navy and Marine Corps
- Employ, retain and develop Naval STEM professionals
- Collaborate on STEM efforts across the Department of Navy, the federal government and best practice organizations.
In support of these STEM priorities, our STEM portfolio includes:
- High-engagement, long-duration and hands-on learning K-12 programs, particularly at the middle school level
- Programs and practices that target under-represented populations
- Naval-relevant content as an integral part of programs
- Programs that improve student interest, confidence and retention in STEM
- Teacher training and development programs
- Partnerships with “Best Practice” programs
As part of the plan, the Office of Naval Research will manage the coordination of the Navy's STEM effort, a portfolio of more than 80 localized outreach and education efforts across the country.
Read the complete plan: Download the 2011 Navy STEM roadmap