STEM TRAINING

STEM education includes cadet use of math and science concepts they learn in an applied setting through the use of engineering design and technology as they correlate to transferable skills for both military and civilian careers.

SeaPerch

In 2011, USNSCC established a partnership with the Office of Naval Research that allows cadets to participate in their SeaPerch program. The SeaPerch program is an innovative underwater robotics program that equips cadets with the resources they need to build an underwater remotely operated vehicle (ROV). Building a SeaPerch ROV teaches basic skills in ship and submarine design, and encourages cadets to explore concepts in naval architecture and ocean engineering.

CyberPatriot

CyberPatriot is a youth outreach program of the Air Force Association sponsored by Northrop Grumman that trains youth in the practical applications of computer network defense within a competitive framework. The competition has a tournament-style structure with a series of web-based competition rounds that culminate in the National Finals Competition in Washington, D.C. every March.

Cyber Warfare

Computer Emergency Readiness Teams (CERTs) will learn computer and network installation, configuration and security best practices, with the use of Virtual Machines and packet tracker scenarios. The training prepares cadets for cybersecurity, STEM careers and the AFA CyberPatriot competition. Cadets also learn about the technologies used to run Google, Facebook and Steam.

Unmanned Ariel Vehicle

The focus of Unmanned Aerial Vehicle training is the building and flying Unmanned Aerial Vehicles in the form of quadcopters. Cadets build, program, and fly both nano- and 450-quadcopters.