Acronyms
DSEC
Defense STEM Education Consortium
This organization is the overall consortium lead for DSEC.
RTI
This organization brings the Area 21 experience to San Antonio students.
SAMSAT (San Antonio Museum of Science and Technology)
This former hub lead is now a regional partner who provides a STEM Expo for Baltimore-area students.
Morgan State University (MSU)
This partner provides a camp experience for elementary students who learn about becoming an inventor.
National Inventor's Hall of Fame (NIHF)
REC Foundation
Robotics Education and Competition
This element partner works directly with partners to develop strategic STEM initiatives.
Element 5 - Left Bank Consulting
As a Chief Science Officer, I am representing this organization.
SCITECH Institute
This partner’s Advocate Program trains and supports mentors for students underrepresented in STEM to encourage them to enter their research into competitions.
Society for Science
This partner provides internship opportunities for biotech students in the summer.
San Diego Miramar
IDRA
Intercultural Development Research Association
August 1, 2024 to July 31, 2026
Base Period
This hub region is new for DSEC 2.0 and is led by this organization.
Prince George County – BEST
This partner works with administrators and teachers within a district to support comprehensive STEM learning pathways.
NMSI - District Support Model
As part of this summer experience, students will participate in Theatre of the Oppressed workshops.
STEM Student Program – ASU MLFTC
TIES
Teaching Institute for Excellence in STEM
A new element partner role in DSEC 2.0, led by this partner.
Element 4 – Regional Hubs & Ecosystems; TIES
This program aims to enhance STEM opportunities for military-connected students by providing professional development for educators.
NSTA – Conferences & Leadership program
This new educator-focused program provided by a Hub Lead focuses on innovation.
DRSC – Next Gem Innovators (NGI)
In this summer day camp experience, military-connected students enjoy hands-on activities and get to share them at Family Day.
STEMKAMP
DIB
Defense Industrial Base
CCL Framework and who is developing it
Career-Connected Learning; Left Bank Consulting
This partner's program for high school students will not be implemented until Summer 2026.
The Coding School – National Data Science High School Research Program
This portable immersive learning experience for secondary students will make its debut at the FIRST World Championship in April 2025.
Learning Undefeated Breakout Box
These two partners provide summer experiences for middle and high school students to encourage them to pursue STEM learning and careers.
PGCC and Sinclair