U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Begins National Math, Science Education Program

WASHINGTON, Sept. 27 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Sacramento District finalized a blanket purchase agreement Sept. 21 with MYI Consulting of Chester, Penn., to host educational outreach events under the Corps' national Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) Awareness Program.

The program's goal is to stimulate interest and academic achievement in science, engineering and math among underrepresented kindergarten through high school students.

"The Corps views these students as our legacy, not just for us but for America," said Lt. Gen. Robert L. Van Antwerp, commander of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. "They represent our nation's next great leaders in technology."

The agreement streamlines the process by which each of the Corps' 49 districts and other federal agencies that have an interagency agreement with the Corps can request MYI Consulting to host STEM-themed workshops on their behalf. STEM learning events might include one-on-one mentoring with Corps engineers and scientists, guided explorations of Corps projects like dams or environmental restoration efforts, or presentations on Corps career options for students, parents and teachers. While each agency will pay for its own events, the agreement allows them to quickly and easily secure MYI's services through the Sacramento District, without having to negotiate contracts individually.

"This program allows us to broaden our STEM education outreach to underrepresented students through a nationwide effort that will help further the education needed today to meet the engineering challenges of tomorrow," said Van Antwerp.

SOURCE U.S. Army Corps of Engineers

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