From classrooms to coastlines, our mission is to inspire the next generation of innovators through STEM education. We believe in hands-on learning, community partnerships, and creating opportunities that connect every student to the wonders of science, technology, engineering, and math—and to the maritime careers shaping our future.

As we broaden our reach and deepen our impact, the Student Excellence Fund will allow us to remove financial barriers to participation, strengthen program quality, and ensure that more students can benefit from these transformative opportunities.

Creating Pathways to Real Opportunities

Our program leads to new opportunities for engineering undergraduates considering Navy-related careers, encourages more students to consider engineering programs in naval science & technology fields and addresses the increasing demand for STEM workforce in the region.

Donations to our Student Excellence Fund helps us to provide students with meaningful opportunities to explore, create and engage beyond the classroom through hands-on programs including Build a Boat, Boat Camp, Build Your Bearings, SeaPerch Robotics, and more. Your dollars go directly to helping students build confidence, develop STEM and technical skills, and connect their learning to real-world applications and future career opportunities. Every gift helps to create experiences that inspire curiosity, innovation, and promote the next generation of leaders in in engineering and the maritime, naval sciences.

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For more information contact noah.godino@UConn.edu