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National robot rodeo at JB Charleston promotes STEM, safety
August 17, 2018 — JOINT BASE CHARLESTON, S.C.—Members of the 628th Civil Engineer Squadron Explosive Ordnance Disposal coordinated and hosted the 2018 Eastern National Robot Rodeo Aug. 13-17, 2018, at Joint Base Charleston, S.C. The ENRR, which was hosted here for the first time, showcased revolutionary robotics technology in the arena of ordnance disposal. Hosting events such as this promotes the incorporation of science, technology, engineering and math into the U.S. military, which reinforces its role as a leader in innovation... MORE

Staff Sgt. Devan Trammel, 628th Civil Engineer Squadron explosive ordnance disposal technician, observes Jeremy Stafford, Ideal Blasting vice president, as he operates a drone during a demonstration at the 2018 Eastern National Robot Rodeo Aug. 13, 2018, at the Charleston convention center in Charleston S.C.

SSC Atlantic, Lowcountry inspires next generation through STEM camp
August 1, 2018 — Space and Naval Warfare Systems Center (SSC) Atlantic, in collaboration with Trident Technical College, hosted more than 100 girls from four Lowcountry school districts for the seventh annual Girls Day Out (GDO) at Trident and College of Charleston campuses July 26-28, 2018. Girls Day Out is a camp designed to promote science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) career fields to rising eighth and ninth grade girls with the goal of showcasing the diverse options available in the workforce following high school. ... MORE

A camp participant practices extracting DNA during an interactive session presented by the Medical University of South Carolina July 28, 2018, as part of the seventh annual Girls Day Out at College of Charleston.

Fourth annual FEA Government Expo educates community members
May 16, 2018 — The fourth annual Federal Executive Association of the Greater Charleston area hosted the FEA Government Expo May 11, 2018, at Liberty Square, Charleston, S.C... MORE

Tech. Sgt. Jared Bryant, U.S.Air Force recruiter, talks to kids about the Air Force during the fourth annual Federal Executive Association Government Expo May 11, 2018, at Liberty Square, Charleston, S.C.

Team Charleston families celebrate Month of the Military Child at STEAM event
May 8, 2018 — Parents and students play together during a "reveal" celebration as part of the Month of the Military Child at Lambs Elementary School, Charleston, S.C., April 13, 2018. Military children and parents were invited to play together with a recently donated Rigemajig, a large-scale building kit used for hands-on free play and Science, Technology, Engineer, Arts and Math (STEAM) learning. Longtime national partners KaBOOM! and The CarMax Foundation are working together to bring new play opportunities to communities in which military families live and work. MORE

Parents and students play together during a "reveal" celebration as part of the Month of the Military Child at Lambs Elementary School, Charleston, S.C., April 13, 2018.

Space and STEM showcased at JBC Air and Space Expo
April 28, 2018 — Since the 1957 launch of Sputnik, a Russian satellite, Americans have been challenged to step up and become leaders in science, technology, engineering and math -- collectively known as STEM. Over the years, there has been a trend in the push for STEM education to younger generations. Recognizing this, Air Mobility Command prioritizes the creation... MORE

A young child chases down a paper airplane during a paper plane throwing competition at the Joint Base Charleston Air and Space Expo at JB Charleston, S.C. Apr 28, 2018.

JB Charleston EOD, Citadel partner for STEM opportunity
April 13, 2018 — Explosive ordnance disposal Airmen from the 628th Civil Engineer Squadron provided a hands-on mission briefing to cadets at the Citadel, the Military College of South Carolina, April 3, 2018... MORE

Senior Airman Jonathan Alvin, left, 628th Civil Engineer Squadron explosive ordnance disposal technician, describes different types of military ordnance to Cadet Kelbey Oakes, at The Citadel, April 3, 2018.

Bringing STEM to JB Charleston youth
August 16, 2017 — Members of Joint Base Charleston hosted STEM Day, a science, technology, engineering and mathematics event for children ages 10 to 18 years old, at the Air Base Chapel Annex Aug. 14.The event taught local youth about different military career fields that use science, technology, engineering and mathematics.“This was an excellent opportunity to show... MORE

Trey Edmond, a Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics Day participant, left, tests the radiation levels from a sample demonstration from 628th Medical Group biomedical technicians at the Chapel Annex in Joint Base Charleston, S.C., Aug. 14.

SPAWAR’s Cybersecurity Summer Camp Expands
June 29, 2017 — For the fifth year in a row, students from Charleston, Berkeley and Dorchester county school districts in South Carolina beat the summer heat by participating in a cybersecurity camp. This year the camp was held at Burke High School of Charleston County and sponsored by Space and Naval Warfare Systems Center (SSC) Atlantic. More than 30 SSC... MORE

170620-N-GB257-001 CHARLESTON; S.C. (June 20, 2017) A student works on a computer during Space and Naval Warfare Systems Center (SSC) Atlantic’s fifth annual Cyber Security Summer Camp, held at Burke High School June 19-23. More than 30 SSC Atlantic employees volunteered along with others from Trident Technical College, instructing more than 135 students from Charleston, Berkeley and Dorchester county school districts.

Wilson discusses importance of communities at Defense Communities Summit
June 21, 2017 — Secretary of the Air Force Heather Wilson spoke about the important role communities play in supporting the Air Force mission at the 2017 Defense Communities National Summit June 19 in Washington, D.C... MORE

Secretary of the Air Force Heather Wilson speaks about the important role communities play in supporting the Air Fore mission at the 2017 Defense Communities National Summit, Washington, D.C., June 19, 2017. (U.S. Air Force photo/Wayne A. Clark)

SPAWAR employee recognized by OSD as top STEM advocate
March 10, 2017 — Space and Naval Warfare Systems Center (SSC) Atlantic Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) Outreach Program Director Shanda Johnson was recently honored by the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering with the STEM Advocate of the Quarter Award. Johnson coordinates and leads outreach efforts for SSC Atlantic's... MORE

Shanda Johnson, Space and Naval Warfare Systems Center (SSC) Atlantic Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) Outreach Program Director.