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Strategic Weapons Facility, Atlantic personnel and two Saint Marys Middle School teachers pose for a group photo during the DoD FIRST Lego course at Naval Submarine Base Kings Bay, Ga., April 23-24. The program provides elementary, middle and high school teachers with kits and skills to assist with teaching children ages 4 to 18 about science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) through engaging, hands-on learning.

SWFLANT Helps Build the Foundation for More STEM Learning in Local Classrooms

Jamie Anderson, Peter Dorando and Jeffrey Brewer, Strategic Weapons Facility, Atlantic employees, make a creation during the DoD FIRST Lego course at Naval Submarine Base Kings Bay, Ga., April 23-24. The program provides elementary, middle and high school teachers with kits and skills to assist with teaching children ages 4 to 18 about science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) through engaging, hands-on learning.

SWFLANT Helps Build the Foundation for More STEM Learning in Local Classrooms

Julio Delgado, Strategic Weapons Facility, Atlantic employee, presents his creation demonstrating the core value “fun” to the class, during the DoD FIRST Lego course at Naval Submarine Base Kings Bay, Ga., April 23-24. The program provides elementary, middle and high school teachers with kits and skills to assist with teaching children ages 4 to 18 about science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) through engaging, hands-on learning.

SWFLANT Helps Build the Foundation for More STEM Learning in Local Classrooms

Chelsey Steffen, a Security Specialist at Strategic Weapons Facility, Atlantic, makes a creation during the DoD FIRST Lego course at Naval Submarine Base Kings Bay, Ga., April 23-24. The program provides elementary, middle and high school teachers with kits and skills to assist with teaching children ages 4 to 18 about science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) through engaging, hands-on learning.

SWFLANT Helps Build the Foundation for More STEM Learning in Local Classrooms

Students fly balloons attached to 3-D rocket boosters to demonstrate Newton's Third Law of Motion during the Sea-Air-Space Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) expo at the Gaylord National Hotel and Conference Center, Sunday. The activity was hosted by the U.S. Navy's Strategic Systems Programs (SSP) to connect young learners' proficiencies in STEM activities to elements of the real-world missions of commands like SSP. SSP is the Navy command that is responsible for the cradle-to-grave lifecycle of the submarine-launched ballistic missile system.

U.S. Navy’s SSP Empowers Students with STEM Learning Activities at Navy League’s Sea-Air-Space Expo

A young student launches her self-built miniature rocket models to test design and mechanics at the FIRE Rocket Challenge booth during the Sea-Air-Space Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) expo at the Gaylord National Hotel and Conference Center, Sunday. FIRE Rocket Challenge provides STEM education programming to traditionally underrepresented and under-resourced youth. FIRE Rocket partnered with the U.S. Navy's Strategic Systems Programs (SSP) to connect STEM activities to elements of the real-world missions of commands like SSP, the Navy command that is responsible for the cradle-to-grave lifecycle of the submarine-launched ballistic missile system.

U.S. Navy’s SSP Empowers Students with STEM Learning Activities at Navy League’s Sea-Air-Space Expo

A photo of Volunteer Oscar Wiygul (left) pointing to a command banner and talking to a young student about the mission of the U.S. Navy's Strategic Systems Programs (SSP) and how Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math activities are connected to the real-world missions of commands like SSP during the Sea, Air, Space STEM expo at the Gaylord National Hotel and Conference Center, Sunday. Conference goers had the opportunity to participate in hands-on science activities and experience interactive exhibits based on STEM concepts with more than 20 exhibitors from various Department of Defense service branches. SSP is the Navy command that is responsible for the cradle-to-grave lifecycle of the submarine-launched ballistic missile system.

U.S. Navy’s SSP Empowers Students with STEM Learning Activities at Navy League’s Sea-Air-Space Expo

Volunteers Adam Allex (left) and Nicolas Tarver (right) from U.S. Navy Strategic Systems Programs (SSP) attach balloons to 3-D rocket boosters in order to demonstrate Newton's Third Law of Motion during the Sea-Air-Space Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) expo at the Gaylord National Hotel and Conference Center, Sunday. SSP's STEM learning activities connected young learners' proficiencies in STEM activities to elements of the real-world missions of commands like SSP. SSP is the Navy command that is responsible for the cradle-to-grave lifecycle of the submarine-launched ballistic missile system.

U.S. Navy’s SSP Empowers Students with STEM Learning Activities at Navy League’s Sea-Air-Space Expo

Students fly balloons attached to 3-D rocket boosters to demonstrate Newton's Third Law of Motion during the Sea-Air-Space Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) expo at the Gaylord National Hotel and Conference Center, Sunday. The activity was hosted by the U.S. Navy's Strategic Systems Programs (SSP) to connect young learners' proficiencies in STEM activities to elements of the real-world missions of commands like SSP. SSP is the Navy command that is responsible for the cradle-to-grave lifecycle of the submarine-launched ballistic missile system.

U.S. Navy’s SSP Empowers Students with STEM Learning Activities at Navy League’s Sea-Air-Space Expo

Robin Houston (left), the founder and director of FIRE Rocket Challenge, talks to students about the concepts of building, modifying, and launching rockets during the Sea-Air-Space Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) expo at the Gaylord National Hotel and Conference Center, Sunday. Participants had the opportunity to launch their miniature rockets at targets to test design and mechanics. FIRE Rocket Challenge provides STEM education programming to traditionally underrepresented and under-resourced youth. FIRE Rocket partnered with the U.S. Navy's Strategic Systems Programs (SSP) to connect STEM activities to elements of the real-world missions of commands like SSP. SSP is the Navy command that is responsible for the cradle-to-grave lifecycle of the submarine-launched ballistic missile system.

U.S. Navy’s SSP Empowers Students with STEM Learning Activities at Navy League’s Sea-Air-Space Expo

An elementary-aged student inspects the miniature rocket he built before launching it at a target to demonstrate basic engineering competencies during the Sea-Air-Space Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) expo at the Gaylord National Hotel and Conference Center, Sunday. The activity was hosted by FIRE Rocket Challenge--in partnership with the U.S. Navy's Strategic Systems Programs (SSP)--to connect young learners' proficiencies in STEM activities to elements of the real-world missions of commands like SSP. SSP is the Navy command that is responsible for the cradle-to-grave lifecycle of the submarine-launched ballistic missile system.

U.S. Navy’s SSP Empowers Students with STEM Learning Activities at Navy League’s Sea-Air-Space Expo

An elementary-aged student tests his ability to build a structurally sound shape with toothpicks and marshmallows to demonstrate basic engineering competencies during the Sea-Air-Space Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) expo at the Gaylord National Hotel and Conference Center, Sunday. The activity was hosted by the U.S. Navy's Strategic Systems Programs (SSP) to connect young learners' proficiencies in STEM activities to elements of the real-world missions of commands like SSP. SSP is the Navy command that is responsible for the cradle-to-grave lifecycle of the submarine-launched ballistic missile system.

U.S. Navy’s SSP Empowers Students with STEM Learning Activities at Navy League’s Sea-Air-Space Expo

Dr. Greg Bouton (center) talks about the mission of the U.S. Navy's Strategic Systems Programs (SSP) and how Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math activities are connected to the real-world missions of commands like SSP during the Sea-Air-Space STEM expo at the Gaylord National Hotel and Conference Center, Sunday. Conference goers had the opportunity to participate in hands-on science activities and experience interactive exhibits based on STEM concepts with more than 20 exhibitors from various Department of Defense service branches. SSP is the Navy command that is responsible for the cradle-to-grave lifecycle of the submarine-launched ballistic missile system.

U.S. Navy’s SSP Empowers Students with STEM Learning Activities at Navy League’s Sea-Air-Space Expo

Attendees enter the main exhibit area for the Sea-Air-Space Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) expo at the Gaylord National Hotel and Conference Center, Sunday. The entrance to the exhibits was lined with large-sized yellow letters S T E and M as a welcome to the expo. Conference goers had the opportunity to participate in hands-on science activities and experience interactive exhibits based on STEM concepts with more than 20 exhibitors from various Department of Defense service branches.

U.S. Navy’s SSP Empowers Students with STEM Learning Activities at Navy League’s Sea-Air-Space Expo

A signed photo that shows Tracy Arnold-Berrios (left) explains the facets of her job as a Manager, Analytical Laboratory to U.S. House Representative from Maryland Steny Hoyer (right) and then Secretary of the Navy John Dalton (middle) during a tour of the Naval Special Warfare Center-Indian Head. She conspicuously advanced through her early career at NSWC-Indian Head, holding several leadership positions and worked on the development, production, and testing of Energetic Materials. Now the Director of Integrated Nuclear Weapons Safety & Security at the U.S. Navy’s Strategic Systems Programs (SSP) and a member of the DOD’s Senior Executive Service, Arnold-Berrios has more than 40 years of experience in the Science, Technology, Engineering and Math field. SSP’s mission is to provide credible and affordable strategic solutions that equip America’s Warfighting Navy to deter strategic attack and underwrite the security of our nation and our allies. (Photo Courtesy: Tracy Arnold-Berrios/Released)

Pioneering Four Decades of STEM: SSP’s Tracy Arnold-Berrios Challenges Barriers, Creates Pathways for Future Generations

STEM outreach mentors from U.S. Navy Strategic Systems Programs (SSP) kneel on the floor to help a young student test his vehicle design during a Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) outreach event at the Camden County Library. SSP Strategic Weapons Facility Atlantic (SWFLANT) STEM coordinator Caren Spahr (left) and SWFLANT Mentor Rebecca Pasquale (middle) both evaluated the student's design. SWFLANT donated a STEM cart originally given to Camden County High School containing all the educational materials for this event. Employees from SSP sites, like SWFLANT, are heavily involved in nationwide naval STEM outreach, volunteering to provide mentorship and sponsorship in local communities where their sites or commands are located.

Building Young STEM Professionals: U.S. Navy’s SSP Outreach Teams Cultivate Talent during FIRST Robotics Events Nationwide

Students from William J. Palmer high school test a project during their Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) team build season kickoff focused on honing Virtual Reality (VR) technology. Students created the VR experience using two headsets donated to the school by two leading corporations in the technology sector. Students receive mentorship through U.S. Navy Strategic Systems Programs Project Management Office for Flight Systems (SPF). Employees from SSP sites, like SPF, are heavily involved in nationwide naval STEM outreach, volunteering to provide mentorship and sponsorship in local communities where their sites or commands are located.

Building Young STEM Professionals: U.S. Navy’s SSP Outreach Teams Cultivate Talent during FIRST Robotics Events Nationwide

Students from William J. Palmer high school test a project during their Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) team build season kickoff focused on honing Virtual Reality (VR) technology. Students created the VR experience (seen on the screen in the photo) using two headsets donated to the school by two leading corporations in the technology sector. Students receive mentorship through U.S. Navy Strategic Systems Programs Project Management Office for Flight Systems (SPF). Employees from SSP sites, like SPF, are heavily involved in nationwide naval STEM outreach, volunteering to provide mentorship and sponsorship in local communities where their sites or commands are located.

Building Young STEM Professionals: U.S. Navy’s SSP Outreach Teams Cultivate Talent during FIRST Robotics Events Nationwide

Strategic Systems Programs (SSP) Strategic Weapons Facility Atlantic employee and Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathemetics (STEMO) outreach mentor Christopher Sullivan teaches brainstorming methods to students at Camden County High School (CCHS). Employees from SSP sites across the country are heavily involved in naval STEM outreach, volunteering to provide mentorship and sponsorship in local communities where their sites or commands are located. The CCHS "Wildbots" used the brainstorming strategies to prepare for a STEM robotics competition in January.

Building Young STEM Professionals: U.S. Navy’s SSP Outreach Teams Cultivate Talent during FIRST Robotics Events Nationwide

ANNAPOLIS, Md. (Nov. 28, 2023) - Kings Bay Submarine Base School Liaison Clainetta Jefferson (left), Naval Ordnance Test Unit (NOTU) Associate Chief Engineer Leslie Amodeo (center), and Strategic Weapons Facility-Atlantic (SWFLANT) Process Improvement Coordinator Caren Spahr (right) attend the U.S. Naval Academy (USNA) Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) workshop Tuesday, November 28. Nested under Strategic Systems Programs (SSP), SWFLANT and NOTU employees attended the day-long workshop—hosted by USNA's STEM Center for Education and Outreach and sponsored by the DoD and the Office of Naval Research—to learn about new and successful tactics, curriculum, and methods for STEM outreach at schools in local communities across the nation. SSP—responsible for the cradle-to-grave lifecycle support for the sea-based leg of the nation’s nuclear triad—anticipates an increase of more than 18 percent in its STEM professional community. To meet this growth and workforce sustainment goal, SSP’s Human Resources Division plans to bolster recruitment efforts within STEM fields. (U.S. Navy Photo by Lt. Jennifer Bowman/Released)

Investing in Future Generations: SSP Receives Hands-On STEM Outreach Training at the US Naval Academy

ANNAPOLIS, Md. (Nov. 28, 2023) - Naval Ordnance Test Unit (NOTU) Associate Chief Engineer Leslie Amodeo (left) and Strategic Weapons Facility-Atlantic (SWFLANT) Process Improvement Coordinator Caren Spahr (right) participate in a buoyancy test during the U.S. Naval Academy (USNA) Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) workshop Tuesday, November 28. Nested under Strategic Systems Programs, STEM leads from SWFLANT and NOTU attended the day-long workshop--hosted by USNA's STEM Center for Education and Outreach and sponsored by the DoD and the Office of Naval Research--to learn about new and successful tactics, curriculum, and methods for STEM outreach at schools in local communities across the nation. (U.S. Navy Photo by Lt. Jennifer Bowman/Released)

Investing in Future Generations: SSP Receives Hands-On STEM Outreach Training at the US Naval Academy

ANNAPOLIS, Md. (Nov. 28, 2023) - Strategic Weapons Facility-Atlantic (SWFLANT) Process Improvement Coordinator Caren Spahr (center) pours yeast in a test bottle during an exercise demonstrating how to make ethanol derived from yeast at a Naval Academy (USNA) Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) outreach workshop Tuesday, November 28. Nested under Strategic Systems Programs, SWFLANT and Naval Ordnance Test Unit employees attended the day-long workshop--hosted by USNA's STEM Center for Education and Outreach and sponsored by the DoD and the Office of Naval Research--to learn about new and successful tactics, curriculum, and methods for STEM outreach at schools in local communities across the nation. (U.S. Navy Photo by Lt. Jennifer Bowman/Released)

Investing in Future Generations: SSP Receives Hands-On STEM Outreach Training at the US Naval Academy

ANNAPOLIS, Md. (Nov. 28, 2023) - Naval Ordnance Test Unit Associate Chief Engineer Leslie Amodeo (far right) programs and operates a Sphero BOLT Coding Robot during a U.S. Naval Academy (USNA) Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) during a computational thinking seminar at the USNA Tuesday, November 28. Nested under Strategic Systems Programs Strategic Weapons Facility-Atlantic and NOTU employees attended the day-long workshop--hosted by USNA's STEM Center for Education and Outreach and sponsored by the DoD and the Office of Naval Research--to learn about new and successful tactics, curriculum, and methods for STEM outreach at schools in local communities across the nation. (U.S. Navy Photo by Lt. Jennifer Bowman/Released)

Investing in Future Generations: SSP Receives Hands-On STEM Outreach Training at the US Naval Academy

ANNAPOLIS, Md. (Nov. 28, 2023) - Naval Ordnance Test Unit Associate Chief Engineer Leslie Amodeo participates in a U.S. Naval Academy (USNA) Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) algorithm exercise as part of a computational thinking seminar at the USNA Tuesday, November 28. Nested under Strategic Systems Programs, Strategic Weapons Facility-Atlantic and Naval Ordnance Test Unit employees attended the day-long workshop--hosted by USNA's STEM Center for Education and Outreach and sponsored by the DoD and the Office of Naval Research--to learn about new and successful tactics, curriculum, and methods for STEM outreach at schools in local communities across the nation. (U.S. Navy Photo by Lt. Jennifer Bowman/Released)

Investing in Future Generations: SSP Receives Hands-On STEM Outreach Training at the US Naval Academy

ANNAPOLIS, Md. (Nov. 28, 2023) - Naval Ordnance Test Unit Associate Chief Engineer Leslie Amodeo participates in a U.S. Naval Academy (USNA) Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) algorithm exercise as part of a computational thinking seminar at the USNA Tuesday, November 28. Field activities nested under U.S Navy Strategic Systems Programs, Strategic Weapons Facility-Atlantic and NOTU employees attended the day-long workshop--hosted by USNA's STEM Center for Education and Outreach and sponsored by the DoD and the Office of Naval Research--to learn about new and successful tactics, curriculum, and methods for STEM outreach at schools in local communities across the nation. (U.S. Navy Photo by Lt. Jennifer Bowman/Released)

Investing in Future Generations: SSP Receives Hands-On STEM Outreach Training at the US Naval Academy

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