SSC Pacific … on Point and at the Center of C4ISR Education Outreach at SSC Pacific Dr. Jim Rohr SSC Pacific K-12 Outreach Coordinator ONR –Sept. 3 rd 2009

2 IPv6 at SPAWAR Ron Broersma 5 May 2009 Confessions of a K-12 Outreach STEM Professional

3 IPv6 at SPAWAR Ron Broersma 5 May 2009 I Am an Amateur… I ConFess…

4 IPv6 at SPAWAR Ron Broersma 5 May 2009 To foster a culture that celebrates education – particularly in the Sciences, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) through empowering STEM professionals to bring an added “richness” to their communities; as well as to provide a path for students, particularly those under represented, for STEM employment. “richness” = rigor, relevance, relationship, reaffirmation Vision DoD has biggest stake in this problem and fewest options

5 IPv6 at SPAWAR Ron Broersma 5 May 2009 THIS YEAR What –Last year participated in some 55 K-12 outreach events: workshops, lectures, career days, internships, robotics, science fairs, science festivals, science nights,support MWM … –100’s of volunteers interacting with 1000’s of MS & HS students

6 IPv6 at SPAWAR Ron Broersma 5 May 2009 FIRST Robotics/ RF Seeker/ ENSPIRE I confess: “Initially suspicious of ‘rogue’ efforts

7 IPv6 at SPAWAR Ron Broersma 5 May 2009 Girl’s Day Out UCSD (3) SDSU (2) 1 st ~ 15 MS girls 5 th ~ 55 MS girls SSC Pac I confess: “Initially I was thinking Rocket Science”

8 IPv6 at SPAWAR Ron Broersma 5 May 2009 St. Mary’s Academy Established 1889 > 95% go to college I confess - “Initially I was sort of surprised that they even showed up”

9 IPv6 at SPAWAR Ron Broersma 5 May 2009 SMART Pilot Program SMART Scholarship Program Since 2005 ~ 42 scholarships PhD: 20 Masters: 20 BS: 1 BE:1

10 IPv6 at SPAWAR Ron Broersma 5 May 2009 SSC-PAC BAA Description: SSC to study the effectiveness of STEM Professionals in the Classroom. Will STEM professionals’ participation in science classrooms impact student attitudes and knowledge about careers in science. Activities: Pre/Post Student Questionnaire on student attitudes Classroom observations Teacher Interviews STEM interviews Partners: San Diego Science Alliance Progress/Schedule: August STEM Thrust added to BAA November 14, White Paper Received April 5 - Proposal Expected Summer 2009 – Planning for Fall Fall 2009 – Begin research/STEM in classrooms

11 IPv6 at SPAWAR Ron Broersma 5 May 2009 Partnerships Formal Partnership Agreements to aid in the educational experience middle and high school students who can benefit from the expertise, unique facilities and equipment related to science and engineering conducted at SSC Pacific. SSC Pacific’s contributions to this partnership will help to encourage student interest in science, mathematics and engineering, particularly undersea science and technology; may benefit the laboratory in terms of advance training of future employees; and may benefit the country by encouraging interest in the sciences and engineering by young people at the beginning of their career definition stage. Pershing Middle School Grades: 6-8 Students: 998 Teachers: 25 Farb Middle School Grades: 6-8 Students: 790 Teachers: 25 Military: 45% Millennial Tech Middle School Grades: 6-7 Students: 250 Teachers: 15 Morse High School Grades: 9-12 Students: 2609 Teachers: 123 Guest Speakers Science Nights Science Fair Mentoring Science Fair Judging Teacher Support

12 IPv6 at SPAWAR Ron Broersma 5 May 2009 External Partners Greater San Diego Science & Engineering Fair CRMSEE Member Advisory Board SDSU (NSF proposal partner) Member Engineering Dean’s Panel UCSD (NSF proposal partner) Member Engineering Dean’s Board (CAP) ROTC Master Chief Powell ANSO Assoc. of Naval Services Officers SSC-PAC Hawaii /SSC-ATLANTIC Support for Science Night and Demonstration Development City of San Diego Girl Scouts Career Fairs Navy Region Southwest School Liaison Officer / Child and Youth Education Services SDSA Member Board of Directors MSSELI High Tech Fair BE WiSE Member Steering Committee Expanding Your Horizons Member Steering Committee Cajon Valley Unified School District Career Fairs Classroom Presentations San Diego Economic Development Council – STEM Development Committee Committee Member FIRST Robotics/Lego League NDIA, Raytheon

13 IPv6 at SPAWAR Ron Broersma 5 May 2009 Other Outreach Greater San Diego Science & Engineering Fair Judging Girl Scouts Science Related Activities Boy Scouts Science Related Activities Science Olympiad Event Coaches for numerous schools Science Decathlon Event Judge BE WiSE STEM professional to accompany girls on science events Tutoring After school/During school FIRST Robotics/Lego League Coaches

14 IPv6 at SPAWAR Ron Broersma 5 May 2009 “signature pieces”– Participate in community/school events – Leverage partnerships / Create a volunteer army – Science Fairs, Judging, Guest Speakers, Demonstrations, Career Days, … ONR, NDEP, NDIA, Professional Organizations, Universities, Schools, County Education … Girls Day Out, Expanding Your Horizons, Summer Internships, Engineering Week, SEAP, NREIP, SMART Pilot Program … Strategy Seek/Groom/Employ the under represented Have a strategy (cost of giving; meaningful metrics; evidence…

15 IPv6 at SPAWAR Ron Broersma 5 May 2009 Participate in Science Fairs; Mentor Students and Teachers; Contribute to Classrooms; Volunteer as Speakers; Help Celebrate STEM Careers; Share one’s passion for your discipline; to take a chance, to make a commitment… I Need You San Diego Science Festival (~ 50,000 people) Largest of its kind in nations history