STEM2Stern: The Naval STEM Initiative DoD HBCU/MSI Conference 21-22 March 2011

1. STEM2Stern: The Naval STEM Initiative DoD HBCU/MSI Conference 21-22 March 2011 DIRECTOR OF RESEARCH Dr. Michael Kassner Director of Research Office of Naval Research Distribution Statement A: Approved for public release; distribution is unlimited

2. Leap Ahead Innovations (Innovative Naval Prototypes) Quick Reaction & Other S&T Acquisition Enablers (FNCs, etc) ≈10% ≈10% ≈30% D&I ONR Discovery & Invention • Focus Areas: • Assure Access to Maritime Battlespace • Autonomy & Unmanned Systems • Expeditionary & Irregular Warfare • Asymmetric & Irregular Warfare • Information Dominance • Platform Design & Survivability • Power & Energy • Strike & Integrated Defense • Total Ownership Cost • Warfighter Performance Broad • Discovery & Invention • (Basic and Applied Science) Focus ≈40% Time Frame Narrow Near Long INPs Tech Solutions FNCs

3. Discovery & Invention KNOWLEDGE Develop Naval-relevant fundamental knowledge Expand the boundaries in traditional Naval interest research areas Examine new research directions for future Naval needs Encourage risk-taking to seek scientific breakthroughs TRANSITIONS Provide the basis for future Navy and Marine Corps systems Ensure research relevancy to Naval S&T strategy Transition promising Basic Research to applications Use knowledge (even failures) to reduce risk in acquisition PEOPLE Maintain the health of the Defense Scientist and Engineer workforce Develop and nurture future generation of DoD researchers and engineers Ensure continued U.S. advantage in intellectual capital Maintain unique/essential research infrastructure

4. D&I Components Discovery and Invention Sponsored Research (Extramural) STEM Education & Outreach Laboratory Research (Intramural) ONR Department Core Scholarships Laboratory Internships Naval Research Laboratory Univ. Research Initiatives Science Awards HBCU/MSI Naval Warfare Centers 30 31 32 33 34 35 Expeditionary Warfare and Combating Terrorism C4ISR Ocean Battlespace Sensing Sea Warfare and Weapons Warfighter Performance Air Warfare and Weapons

5. STEM2Stern Education & Outreach for the Naval Enterprise The Office of Naval Research (ONR) coordinates, executes, and promotes the science and technology programs of the United States Navy and Marine Corps through schools, universities, government laboratories, and nonprofit and for-profit organizations.

6. The Problem Doctoral degrees in natural sciences and engineering, selected countries First university degrees in natural sciences and engineering, selected countries Thousands China US Japan S Korea UK Degrees Awarded to US Citizens & Permanent Residents PhD Natural Science & Engineering Total: 12,636 MS Natural Science & Engineering Total: 48,306 BS Natural Science & Engineering Total: 232,645 NOTE: Natural sciences include physical, biological, earth, atmospheric, ocean, agricultural, and computer sciences and mathematics. S&E Bachelor’s Awarded Total: 473,828 First-time Freshman Interested in S&E Total: 946,383 Sources: National Science Foundation, Science & Engineering Indicators, 2010, National Center for Education Statistics First-time Freshmen Total: 2,367,740 High School Graduates Total: 3,304,014 White Women Minority Men Minority Women White Men Asian Women Asian Men Scale: 1/35,000 Minority = Black/African American, Hispanic, and Native American; White Does Not Include Hispanic; Asian Includes Pacific Islander 6

7. Navy STEM Investment Profile Total Investment: $55,453,343 178 Programs Other: USNA NMRC NDEP NPS MCWL Investment Summary Program Summary Target Audience SPAWAR 2.7% $1,493,860 NAVAIR 1.8% $1,007,326 Other: USNA NMRC NPS MCWL NAVSEA 4.4% $2,460,740 OTHER .55% $310,000 K-12 Teachers 1.1% $614,440 Other 23 NAVSEA SPAWAR 52 24 NDEP 22% $12,250,000 Naval Professionals 4.2% $2,333,023 Higher Ed Students 48.1% $26,697,500 K-12 Students 23.1% $12,803,380 NAVAIR ONR/NRL 35 ONR/NRL 68.4% $37,931,417 44 University Faculty 23.5% $13,005,000 Plus $108,000,000 for Domestic Graduate Students & Research Assistants sponsored by ONR

8. Strategic Themes • Diversity • Engage more under-represented populations • Collaboration • Partnerwith nationally recognized, best practice organizations, universities, and industry • Metrics • Our programs include strong metrics and measures of success • Coordination / Local is Good • Support the valuable role of SYSCOMS and local organizations • Naval Relevance • Ensure programs are relevant to the Naval services; especially efforts supported with non-Navy funds • Growth Areas • Teacher Training, Diversity, Grades 13&14 STEM-Track Retention, and Rural Communities • Go Viral • Invest in programs and social networking tools that have the potential for rapid growth and geographic expansion

9. Way Ahead • Double Naval STEM support in five years • Develop and implement Strategic Plan • Define ROI . . . then maximize Near-Term: • Continue diversity focus within all programs • Continue to increase focus on middle school students and teachers • Launched programs in Urban Areas: DC, LA, NY City, St. Louis, Oakland; next up are programs in Miami and the Gulf Coast • Rural student programs • Continue to expand successful “high touch” program models to reach more students • Create effective bridging mechanisms to move students vertically • Retention of STEM students in Grades 13 & 14 • Explore partnerships with nationally recognized K-12 STEM programs and Industry • Complete the development of common metrics, and implement standards for assessment • Complete development & implementation of social networking options (iPhone app, Facebook, etc.). BIRD FLIGHT iApp released Feb 21, 2011.

10. STEM2Stern Website Home Page www.stem2stern.org

11. ONR HBCU/MI Engagement • ONR MISSION: • Increase the participation of HBCU/MIs in the Navy’s Research, Development, Test, and Evaluation (RDT&E) programs and activities. • Strengthen the capabilities of the institutions to conduct basic and applied research. • Increase the quality and quantity of minority STEM focused academicians, researchers, and graduates. Education • The programs provide opportunities for basic and applied research for HBCU/MIs and increase the quality and quantity of academicians, researchers, and graduates focused on STEM studies and careers. The HBCU/MI Program also supports the Navy’s initiatives in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) education and diversity programs. Internships Research

12. Examples of ONR HBCU/MI Programs • Research and Education Partnership Program (REPP): • Support research and education at HBCU/MIs. • Ten-week summer research opportunities for HBCU/MI faculty at Navy labs. (113 students) • Summer Faculty Research Program • Ten-week sponsored research program at a Naval Lab • 33 of 70 participating faculty from HBCU,MIs • $22K stipend provided to each participant • Systems Engineering Masters Degree Program (Pilot) • Partnership with NSWC Panama City and Tuskegee University • Modeled after Naval Postgraduate School curricula • First class of 15 graduated in 2010; 18 students currently enrolled • Graduates are hired by NAVSEA Labs Vice Admiral Samuel L. Gravely, Jr. ( First African-American Flag Officer; USS Gravely, DDG-107 bears his name) VADM Gravely STEM Education and Diversity Champion of the Year Award To recognize the men and women in the NRE who have distinguished themselves by their dedication to the fostering of STEM Education and diversity growth in future generations of the Science and Technology workforce.

13. A Great Place to Work #1 “Best Place to Work” in the Navy Partnership for Public Service “Most Admired Employer” Black Engineer magazine Hispanic Engineer magazine Women of Color magazine #1 Patent Portfolio worldwide among government agencies from IEEE Patent Power Scorecard 232 patents in 2009 “2009 & 2010 Best Diversity Company ”; Diversity/Careers in Engineering & Information Technology magazine “2010 Top Supporter of HBCU Engineering Schools”; US Black Engineer & Information Technology magazine

14. ONR Web Site Information • The ONR Business Opportunities web site at http://www.onr.navy.mil/Business.asp • provides a step-by-step guide to business opportunities with ONR for the Public Sector, Commercial Contractors, Non-Profit Organizations, Universities and Colleges. • Opportunities include the Long Range Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) for Navy and Marine Corps Science & Technology and Requests for Proposals (RFPs) from the Acquisition Department. Vehicles for proposals and white papers include: • RESEARCH-- Navy and Marine Corps Science and Technology http://www.onr.navy.mil/~/media/Files/Funding-Announcements/BAA/2011/11-001.ashx(Long-Range Broad Agency Announcement BAA 11-001) • EDUCATION-- Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics (STEM) for K-12 & Institutions of Higher Education http://www.onr.navy.mil/~/media/Files/Funding-Announcements/BAA/10-023-STEM-BAA.ashx (Funding Opportunity Announcement 10-23) • Guidance for submitting a proposal may be found at http://www.onr.navy.mil/02/how_to.asp • including instructions for Electronic Application and Submission Information viawww.Grants.gov • The Director for the Navy’s HBCU/MI is Dr. Anthony Junior, ONR/03R; anthony.junior@navy.mil; (703) 696-0453