The Navy STEM Program
In 2017, the University of Connecticut (UConn) and the University of Rhode Island (URI) received a grant from the Office of Naval Research to create a community of students, faculty, and government and industry leaders who will strive to expand the Navy science and technology workforce in the region. Rhode Island and Connecticut represent a critical region for the U.S. Navy.
In 2021, the Department of Defense distributed a National Defense Education Program (NDEP) grant that resumed these activities after a period of inactivity due to the conclusion of the original ONR grant.
In April 2024, Navy STEM students were able to tour the USS CALIFORNIA (SSN-781) at the Naval Submarine Base New London. We would like to thank everyone at SUBLANT Protocol for arranging such an exciting and educational experience.
Upcoming Events
Fall 2024
- Wednesday, 10/13 Audrey Larson and Jordan Hunter, NREIP
- Wednesday, 10/30 Norm LaFleur, NAVSEA Portsmouth
- Wednesday, 11/13 CAPT Sager, Submarine Learning Center
- Saturday, 11/16 AUKUS Student Submarine Tour
- Wednesday, 11/20 Margaret Gilroy, Sonalyst
- Wednesday, 12/4 Heather Hopkins, DRPM-MIB
- Friday, 12/6 NUPOC tour
Engineering News
- Driving Passion: Erika Lindeberg, Jacobs Engineering Group Inc. October 23, 2025 Ira Morrison
- Researchers Revolutionize RNA Detection October 16, 2025 Courtney Chandler
- Artists of the Sky: Benton Exhibition Showcases Beauty, Scientific Importance of Clouds October 15, 2025 Kimberly Phillips
- UConn Engineering Researchers Reducing Wave Radiation October 15, 2025 Claire Galvin
UConn Today
- Driving Passion: Erika Lindeberg, Jacobs Engineering Group Inc. October 23, 2025 Ira Morrison
- UConn Medical Students Compete in Research Challenge of American Medical Association October 23, 2025 Lauren Woods
- UConn Magazine: Dino Might October 23, 2025 Combined Reports
- UConn Honors Faculty, Staff, Students, and Community Partners at 2025 Provost’s Awards Celebration October 22, 2025 Emily Zangari
UConn Research News
- UConn Medical Students Compete in Research Challenge of American Medical Association October 23, 2025 Lauren Woods
- Message on a Bottle: Study Considers How Labels Can Convey Alcohol’s Cancer Risk October 22, 2025 Jessica McBride, PhD
- Meet the Undergraduate: Stanley Lu ‘26 (BUS) October 21, 2025 Mac Murray
- Dr. Cato T. Laurencin of UConn Honored by the National Academy of Inventors (NAI) October 20, 2025 Jon D'Arpino