DoD STARBASE - CT is an educational program which responds to
the needs of today's youth through hands-on activities focusing on
science, technology, engineering, math, personal development, and
drug awareness and prevention.
The program provides students with 20-25 hours of stimulating
experiences in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) for
the East Hartford, Hartford, Waterbury and Hamden school districts.
The students at STARBASE experience a high quality program with
opportunities such as designing their own rocket and building an
International Space Station on an engineering (CAD) program.
Thank you to the CT National Guard, General Thaddeus Martin, and
MPSC (Military Personnel Services Corp) for their support of the
STARBASE CT program.
What is STARBASE Connecticut?
OUR MISSION:
By exposing youth to the technological environments and positive role models found on
military bases and installations, we will provide 20-25 hours of exemplary instruction, using
a common core curriculum that meets or exceeds the National Standards. We will nurture a
winning network of collaborators and build mutual loyalty.
OUR VISION:
To raise the interest and improve the knowledge and skills of at-risk youth in science,
technology, engineering and mathematics, which will provide for a highly educated and
skilled American workforce that can meet the advanced technological requirements of the
Department of Defense.
"The students love the program so much that next year's students are already planning on which
teacher they want - the teacher that participates in the Starbase program."
- 5th grade teacher, Waterbury, CT
The Larger STARBASE Community
See just how fun learning can be by watching
this video of Eggbert, an activity at Starbase!.