CHARLESTON, S.C. (NNS) -- Rear Adm. Mathias W. Winter, Chief of Naval Research/Director, Innovation Technology Requirements and Test & Evaluation (N84) chatted with the young men about the innovative research and development underway at Navy labs such as SSC Atlantic, and career opportunities available in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM). Charleston, South Carolina Mayor John Tecklenberg also spoke to the visiting boys, most of them from sixth and seventh grades.
After being welcomed by SSC Atlantic Commanding Officer Capt. Scott Heller, the young men were treated to a full day of events, including hands-on activities, dynamic talks and lab tours, all demonstrating how SSC Atlantic rapidly delivers cyber warfighting capabilities from seabed to space. "They're going into the laboratories and seeing what it's like to be an engineer," Heller said, adding that the goal is show them projects — ranging from 3D printing to brain wave research — that will leave the young men wanting to pursue STEM learning.
Through its STEM Educational Outreach Program, SSC Atlantic's New Orleans and Hampton Roads/Tidewater sites are also hosting "Day at the Lab" March 2 and 4, respectively. Visiting young men learn about the innovative research and development at SSC Atlantic sites that ensure warfighters have the information warfare solutions they need. Students interested in pursuing STEM study and careers are linked with a mentor or mentor team.
Nearly 200 mayors, tribal leaders, and county executives across 43 states and the District of Columbia — including South Carolina, Virginia and Louisiana — have accepted the MBK Community Challenge to implement a coherent cradle-to-college-and-career strategy for improving the life outcomes of young men, regardless of who they are, where they come from or the circumstances into which they are born.
MBK goals are to ensure all children enter school cognitively, physically, socially and emotionally ready; ensure all youth graduate from high school and complete post-secondary education or training; ensure all youth out of school are employed; and ensure all youth remain safe from violent crime.
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