Number of DoD STEM Programs
< 25
26-50
51-75
76-100
> 100
DoD STEM programs have
0
connections with PreK-12 schools
0
connections with colleges and universities
DoD STEM programs offered a variety of activities.
Note: Total may not sum to 100% because DoD STEM programs could choose more than one response.
60%
of DoD’s investment in STEM activities are resourced to postsecondary programs or programming.
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DoD STEM connects students to the DoD STEM workforce.
The DoD employs the largest number of scientists and engineers in the federal government. With the help of DoD STEM, these professionals are inspiring the next generation of STEM leaders. Each year, over 12,000 DoD scientists and engineers volunteer to help students of all ages build interest in STEM careers.
In 2020,
0
DoD scientists and engineers spent
100000
hours volunteering with DoD STEM programs
You could travel around the sun 40 times in that many hours!
In 2020, DoD STEM programs served
10000
military-connected students.
58%
of DoD STEM programming intentionally engages student populations traditionally underserved and underrepresented in STEM.
58%
of DoD STEM programming intentionally engages student populations traditionally underserved and underrepresented in STEM.
Percentage of Students Engaged by Race/Ethnicity
Asian: 7%
Back or African American: 16%
Hispanic or Latino/A/X: 21%
Native American or Alaska Native: 2%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: <1%
White: 45%
More than one race/ethnicity: 5%
Not reported: 2%
Note: 13% of DoD STEM programs reported participant data by race/ethnicity. Total may not sum to 100% due to rounding.
Percentage of Students Engaged by Gender
Male: 50%
Female: 49%
Self-identify: <1%
Not reported: <1%
Note: 19% of DoD STEM programs reported participant data by gender.
Partner Spotlight
Partner Spotlight
STEMKAMP
Grades 3-8
STEMKAMP partners with 10 military-connected school districts across the United States to bring hands-on summer science camps to students. Through these camps, students gain a better understanding of STEM careers, develop critical thinking engineering skills and gain the self-confidence and motivation to continue on paths toward STEM careers.
DoD STEM works with many STEM education and outreach partners to increase the participation of underserved and underrepresented students.
76%
of DoD STEM programs engaged in evaluation and assessment activities in 2020.
Although differences in program measures do not allow for cross-program comparisons, programs will be able to evaluate changes in student behaviors and attitudes over time as more data become available.
76%
of DoD STEM programs engaged in evaluation and assessment activities in 2020.
Although differences in program measures do not allow for cross-program comparisons, programs will be able to evaluate changes in student behaviors and attitudes over time as more data become available.
DoD STEM programming aligns to the overarching logic model.
Percentage of DoD STEM Programs Aligned With Logic Model Outcomes
EDUCATION PROVIDES DOD-RELEVANT STEM SKILLS
83%
QUALITY AND DIVERSE STEM WORKFORCE AND TALENT POOL
83%
DIVERSE STEM WORKFORCE
79%
ENRICHED CLASSROOM TEACHING AND LEARNING
71%
TRADITIONAL AND NON-TRADITIONAL PATHWAYS TO STEM
69%
COLLEGE-READY STEM STUDENTS
66%
LEVERAGED STEM ECOSYSTEMS
61%
CONTINUED EXCELLENCE IN DOD STEM WORKFORCE
55%
HIGH SCHOOL-READY STEM STUDENTS
49%
Note: Total may not sum to 100% because DoD STEM programs could choose more than one response.
Collectively, DoD STEM programming reaches a vast number of participants through a diverse offering of programs and opportunities, and continues to promote evaluation and reporting efforts across the Department.
The data on this page are from Fiscal Year 2020 (October 1, 2019 - September 30, 2020).