Honored to be part of this incredible consortium.
Big News! ?? The United States Department of Defense has awarded RTI International, alongside a consortium of 25+ incredible partners, the Defense Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Education Consortium (DSEC) Cooperative Agreement! This collaboration is key to driving impactful STEM programs nationwide. These partnerships will provide unique hands-on learning experiences where students can work side-by-side with the nation's best scientists and engineers on cutting-edge research and development. With up to $190 million in funding over the next decade, DSEC partners will work together to inspire the next generation of STEM innovators and prepare a workforce ready for the challenges of the future. Read the full announcement: https://lnkd.in/geZi_J-D Partner Organizations: American Institutes for Research Arizona State University Mary Lou Fulton Teachers College Building Engineering & Science Talent (BEST) Dayton Regional STEM Center (DO STEM) For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology (FIRST) Intercultural Development Research Association (IDRA) Left Bank Consulting Learning Undefeated MATHCOUNTS Foundation Morgan State University, Center for Excellence in Science and Mathematics Education National Center for Women & Information Technology (NCWIT) National Inventors Hall of Fame (NIHF) National Math and Science Initiative (NMSI) National Science Teaching Association (NSTA) Prince George's Community College RTI International (RTI) – lead organization RoboNation Robotics Education & Competition Foundation San Antonio Museum of Science and Technology (SAMSAT) San Diego Miramar College SciTech Institute Sinclair Community College Society for Science STEMKAMP TIES Teaching Institute for Excellence in STEM TGR Foundation, a Tiger Woods Charity The Coding School CREATE at UC San Diego