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MCSC introduces students to STEM possibilities - Students at Quantico Middle/High School work with a mentor to build a bottle rocket during the 8th annual Quantico Summer Science, Technology, Engineering and Math Academy June 29, aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia. The STEM Academy is hosted annually in partnership with Marine Corps Systems Command and QMHS to give middle schoolers an opportunity to get hands-on experience through various STEM challenges. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Kristen Murphy)

MCSC introduces students to STEM possibilities

More than 40 students from Quantico Middle/High School participated in the 8th annual Quantico Summer Science, Technology, Engineering and Math—or STEM—Academy June 25-29 aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia. The camp, hosted through a partnership between the school and Marine Corps Systems Command, gave sixth through eighth graders the opportunity to get hands-on experience through various STEM challenges.

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MCTSSA cyber pros talk tech during career day - Jimmy Clevenger (left), Marine Corps Tactical Systems Support Activity senior principal engineer for cyber, talks about Science, Technology, Engineering and Math careers Mar. 30, with students at Baypoint Preparatory Academy. Chris Sikes (right), MCTSSA electronics engineer, performs a cyber vulnerability demonstration, which gave the students a glimpse at what hackers are capable of and how to protect against them. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sky M. Laron)

MCTSSA cyber pros talk tech during career day

Advancements in technology are increasing exponentially, spurring the need for a high-tech workforce to support the networks and information systems of the future. Cyber security professionals from Marine Corps Tactical Systems Support Activity spoke to students from Baypoint Preparatory Academy about Science, Technology, Engineering and Math, or STEM, career opportunities March 30, during the school’s first career day held at its Hemet campus.

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Marine Corps engineers spark interest in STEM during annual festival - Students watch a 3D printer demonstration April 6, at Marine Corps Systems Command’s exhibit during the USA Science and Engineering Festival in Washington, D.C. The three-day festival welcomes thousands of students from around the country every year. MCSC engineers participate in the event to spark interest in science, technology, engineering and math, and showcase how the Marine Corps uses STEM to develop equipment and weapon systems for Marines. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Monique Randolph)