“Operation STEM Drop” brought laser printers, virtual reality headsets – even robots – to a University of Mary Washington makerspace classroom last week.
UMW student Joey Marsh ’23 and Professor of Education Teresa Coffman work in the makerspace classroom at Seacobeck Hall, home of the College of Education. Photo by Amy Jessee.
The story below was originally posted by the Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD):
NSWC Dahlgren Division Gifts STEM Materials to University of Mary Washington
By NSWCDD Corporate Communications
FREDERICKSBURG, Va. – Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD) is intent on supporting the STEM education goals set forth by Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin. That was never more apparent than on Oct. 18 when NSWCDD officials donated nearly $30,000 worth of STEM equipment to the University of Mary Washington (UMW) to support the preparation of K-12 STEM educators and their students in the Fredericksburg region and beyond.
“Our partnership with the University of Mary Washington has had a tremendous impact on our ability to expand and maximize our STEM outreach and support the state’s STEM education goals,” NSWCDD Chief Technology Officer Jennifer Clift said. “With UMW’s help, we are designing a game-changing STEM education program that places an emphasis on preparing future K-12 STEM educators and offering inspiring academic STEM opportunities for students across the region.” Read more.
