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
- Professor Sir Cato T. Laurencin of UConn Honored by the American Institute for Medical and Biological Engineering July 9, 2025 Jon D'Arpino
- UConn Researchers Are at the Forefront of Using AI for Weather Forecasting July 8, 2025 Elaina Hancock
- UConn Magazine: The Good Neighbor July 3, 2025 Julie (Stagis) Bartucca '10 (BUS, CLAS), '19 MBA
- Five UConn Student Teams Innovate Decarbonization This Summer Through Eversource-Supported Challenge July 3, 2025 Tom Breen
UConn Today
- UConn John Dempsey Hospital Nationally Recognized for Excellence in Stroke and Heart Attack Care July 10, 2025 Jennifer Walker
- UConn’s Journalism Major Offers Pathways to Legal Careers July 10, 2025 Combined Reports
- For Restoring Biodiversity Look for Help from the Humble, World-building Muskrat July 10, 2025 Elaina Hancock
- World-First Gene Editing Trial for Rare Genetic Disease at UConn Health July 10, 2025 Jennifer Walker
UConn Research News
- For Restoring Biodiversity Look for Help from the Humble, World-building Muskrat July 10, 2025 Elaina Hancock
- World-First Gene Editing Trial for Rare Genetic Disease at UConn Health July 10, 2025 Jennifer Walker
- Professor Sir Cato T. Laurencin of UConn Honored by the American Institute for Medical and Biological Engineering July 9, 2025 Jon D'Arpino
- More Than Simple Sonification: Next Phase of ‘Harmony of Nature’ Seeks to Make Music July 9, 2025 Kimberly Phillips