The Fort Meade Alliance hosted its 9th Annual STEM Family Night on October 23 with more than 400 elementary and middle schools students, along with their parents enjoying an educational night of hands-on STEM activities. FMA members, community organizations and area schools transformed Arundel Mills Dining Pavilion into as STEM…...
Apprenticeship initiative strives to create non-traditional path to cyber careers
Faced with shortages of cyber security/information technology workers, disconnects between academic programs and employer needs, and difficulties providing work experiences to students, some training experts are suggesting the CS/IT industry adopt an alternate model of workforce development – namely, apprenticeships. “This is a way for employers to reimagine workforce, reimagine…...
DISA seeks innovation, cyber security, workforce development from industry partners
With an annual budget exceeding $10 billion, more than 8,000 military and civilian personnel, operations spanning 42 countries, steadily growing responsibilities across defense and other federal agencies, and an essential role in America’s cyber security, the Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) is actively seeking industry partners and innovative solutions. That…...
STEM Core expands to two new colleges
STEM Core – the intensive, personalized program that enables first-year college students to tackle calculus and pursue STEM careers – is expanding to two new colleges in the Fort Meade Region thanks to a $1.3-million grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF). “A big part of our success in winning…...
DoD approves design funds for Meade High School renovation
Major renovation plans for Meade High School have moved closer to becoming a reality. Following a multi-year wait for funding, the Department of Defense has approved a grant for architectural and engineering design work which must be completed to qualify the renovation for a federal capital construction grant. “The AACPS…...