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U.S. Department of Defense - DoD STEM


The USA Science & Engineering Festival is a Proud Partner of
DoD STEM’s Defense STEM Education Consortium (DSEC)


About DoD STEM

DoD STEM supports hands-on learning opportunities, teacher enrichment, scholarships, internships and fellowships to inspire and cultivate a diverse pool of exceptional STEM talent. As the government’s largest employer of STEM professionals, the U.S. Department of Defense is committed to increasing the pipeline of candidates qualified for technical careers.  Learn more about DoD STEM HERE.


What is DSEC?

The Defense Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Education Consortium (DSEC) is a collaborative partnership that aims to broaden STEM literacy and develop a diverse and agile workforce with the technical excellence to defend our Nation. By addressing and prioritizing critical STEM challenges, DoD is investing in evidence-based approaches to inspire and develop the Nation’s science and technology workforce. The consortium is aligned to the Federal STEM Education Strategic plan.

DSEC seeks to inspire the next generation of scientists and engineers. This multi-year effort includes elements focused on STEM enrichment programs for students and educators, STEM workforce engagement, program evaluation, and public outreach.

DSEC Partner Showcase

The following DSEC partners offer resources of interest to K-12 students and educators.  To view the full list of DSEC partners, CLICK HERE.

CLICK to learn more about the U.S. Department of Defense STEM Education Consortium (DSEC) and view the full list of DSEC partners!

Full DSEC Partner List

Arizona State University Center for Gender Equity in Science and Technology (CGEST) actively drives the discourse and experiences of underrepresented girls in STEM by owning, generating and critiquing the collective body of scholarship on, and offering culturally responsive programs for, girls of color

CGEST

CYBER.ORG is a cybersecurity workforce development organization that targets K-12 students with cyber career awareness, curricular resources, and teacher professional development.

CYBER.ORG

Learning Undefeated provides life-changing STEM experiences for high needs communities through innovative and experiential education programs for grades K-12. CLICK to learn more!

Learning Undefeated

MATHCOUNTS provides engaging math programs to U.S. middle school students of all ability levels to build confidence and improve attitudes towards math and problem solving. Some students love math. Other students fear math. MATHCOUNTS is the place for both. CLICK to learn more!

MATHCOUNTS

The National Center for Women & Information Technology (NCWIT) is the only national non-profit focused on women's participation in computing across the entire ecosystem, helping 1,400 organizations recruit, retain, and advance women from K-12 and higher education through industry and entrepreneurial careers by providing support, evidence, and action. CLICK to learn more!

NCWIT

The National Math + Science Initiative (NMSI) strives to advance STEM education to ensure all students, especially those furthest from opportunity, thrive and reach their highest potential as problem solvers and lifelong learners who pursue their passions and tackle the world's toughest challenges. CLICK to learn more!

NMSI

Society for Science & the Public (The Society) is a champion for science, dedicated to expanding scientific literacy, effective STEM education and scientific research. The Society hosts a middle school Research Teachers Conference, offers additional student rewards, and provides outreach to military-impacted students and schools. CLICK to learn more!

The Society

TIES goal is to work with school districts to ensure that all young people complete their secondary and post-secondary education “STEM ready”. CLICK to learn more!

TIES

TGR Foundation’s award-winning STEM curricula, college-access programs, digital platforms and educator professional development offer underrepresented students the resources and support needed to thrive in school and beyond. CLICK to learn more!

TGR Foundation

UC San Diego Create works with its campus colleagues and graduate/undergraduate students to leverage their work and energy to engage K-12 students in opportunities to learn.

UCSD Create

The mission of the USA Science & Engineering Festival (USASEF) is to stimulate and sustain the interest of our nation’s youth in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) by producing and presenting compelling, exciting, and educational STEM events and programs! CLICK to learn more!

USASEF