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.

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      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