STEM Programs
NSWC Crane has a broad range of K-University programs to inspire the next generation of STEM talent!
The goals are to:
- Provide hands-on activities and experiences to inspire STEM interest in students
- Promote Naval STEM career awareness
- Prepare the next generation for future global challenges
For more information about these programs listed below, check out the menu bar on the right under "Educational Outreach" and then "STEM Programs."
K-12 Programs:
- Crane STEM Lending Library
- Engineer in Training Field Trip
- Internships
- Summer Camps
- STEM Competitions
- Annual Open House
- STEM Professionals in the Classroom
- Seaworthy STEM Curriculum (Seaworthy STEM Curriculum)
K-12 POCs:
- Tina Closser: K-12 STEM Outreach Coordinator (florentina.m.closser.civ@us.navy.mil)
- Brandy Frady: STEM Education Specialist (brandy.m.frady2.ctr@us.navy.mil)
- Kristi Seidenfaden: STEM Education Specialist (kristi.c.seidenfaden.ctr@us.navy.mil)
University Programs:
- NSWC Crane Temporary Faculty Program
- ONR Summer Faculty Research Program
- Government-funded Research Opportunities
- Cooperative Research and Development Agreement (CRADA)
- Educational Partnership Agreement
University POCs:
- Dr. Jon Dilger - Director of Research (jonathan.m.dilger.civ@us.navy.mil)
- Dr. Bryan Woosley - University Liaison (bryan.d.woosley.civ@us.navy.mil)
- Dr. Lee Cambrea - Liaison to the University of Notre Dame & Command Lead for Indiana Research Consortium (lee.r.cambrea.civ@us.navy.mil)
- Dr. Kelly Thoreson - Liaison to Purdue University & Regional Engagement Principal Defense Innovation Unit (kelly.m.thoreson.civ@us.navy.mil)
- Dr. Brandon Hirsch - Liaison to Indiana University & Regional Engagement Principal Defense Innovation Unit (brandon.e.hirsch2.civ@us.navy.mil)
Link to NAVSEA STEM
Link to Navy STEM
Link to DoD STEM