| 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, (STEM) 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 New Britain school districts. The students at STARBASE experience a high quality program with opportunities such as designing a keychain 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. |
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What is STARBASE Connecticut?
The STARBASE Community
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| Please check out Redbird's blog on interesting STEM articles. |
| Why is STARBASE important? During this decade, employment in science and engineering occupations is expected to increase at almost four times the rate for all other occupations. At the same time, less than 1% of current elementary school students will seek advanced education in the sciences. In a comparison of 15 year olds in 27 countries, US youth ranked 18th in math and 14th in science. Watch this video to see why STARBASE is a very important program. |
| What is STARBASE? During the five days of the program, STARBASE students explore chemistry as they use the scientific method to conduct, observe and analyze chemical experiments. STARBASE students explore technology and engineering using a high profile CAD program called Pro Engineer. STARBASE students engage in many math concepts;use Excel to make graphs; and use coordinate snap grids to complete circuits. STARBASE students are actively engaged as they learn challenging science and math concepts that will help them understand the world in which they live. |
"We have observed that our students who
participate in the [STARBASE] program excel in their
thinking and reasoning skills in the classroom."
- Waterbury's Assistant Superintendent, Dr. Sequeira
Read more here.
participate in the [STARBASE] program excel in their
thinking and reasoning skills in the classroom."
- Waterbury's Assistant Superintendent, Dr. Sequeira
Read more here.
| What is the long term effect of STEM programs like STARBASE? Gazment, shown below with his Project Manager, is a high school student who credits STARBASE for sparking his interest in Science. They are showing off their prototype of a plane, printed on a 3D printer, using the same CAD program that the STARBASE students use. Student Reflection Book showing writing samples after a visit to STARBASE. |
Learn more here.
"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
students are already planning on which teacher they want -
the teacher that participates in the Starbase program."
- 5th grade teacher, Waterbury, CT
| STARBASE is always looking for mentors to come in and help with the program. Possible volunteer opportunities include:
Please contact Melissa Vanek if you are interested in becoming a mentor. You can call (860) 728-0090 or email. |
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