Photo By Capt. Jennifer Pierce | Students and faculty of the Jumoke SMaRT Academy pose after the signing of the...... read more read more
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HARTFORD, Conn. -- Hartford Mayor Luke Bronin joined Maj. Gen. Francis Evon, The Adjutant General of the Connecticut National Guard, and others at the Jumoke SMaRT Academy for the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MOU) between the charter school and the Starbase Program Sept. 19, 2019 in Hartford, Conn.
Starbase is a STEM program, federally funded through the National Guard, which primarily targets fifth and sixth grade students, Ted Garner, director of Starbase-CT said.
“The goal is to bring the kids in and get them super excited about STEM using an immersive classroom experience. We are putting them through CAD software, chemistry, physics, robotics, programming; providing very hands-on, student centered learning,” said Garner.
Prior to signing the MOU, Mayor Bronin addressed the Jumoke students and faculty members about the importance of initiating the Starbase program in Hartford schools.
“STEM opens up so many doors for our students, and we’ve got some incredibly talented kids,” said Bronin. “I’m grateful and excited that they have the opportunity to not just partner with the National Guard, but to be able to explore science, technology, engineering and math, and discover how exciting that can be for their future.”
This particular signing also signifies a new partnership between Starbase and the Civil Air Patrol, the Air Force auxillary. This new program will be implemented in certain schools this Fall, said Garner.
“About eight schools are participating in the Starbase program with the Civil Air Patrol, which we are referring to as the 2.0 program. We hope this program proliferates and grows, and we can begin implementing it in more schools in the Spring,” Garner said.
“Overall, the Starbase program has seen significant results when implemented within schools,” said Garner. “There is an increased interest level in STEM, we see student’s growth in critical thinking skills, their abilities, and self-confidence. As an organization, Starbase has seen scholars move on to earn degrees in science and engineering, and begin working in STEM related industries.”
| Date Taken: | 09.19.2019 |
| Date Posted: | 09.20.2019 09:50 |
| Story ID: | 342584 |
| Location: | HARTFORD, CT, US |
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