DOD STARBASE Los Alamitos

STARBASELos AlamitosA Department of Defense Youth Program

DODScienceTechnologyEngineeringMathematicsWhat is STARBASE?The ultimategoal of STARBASE is to inspire future leaders to use creativity and problem-solving skills using teamwork to accomplish specific and rigorous missions

Mission Statement:By exposing youth to the technological environments and positive role models found on military bases and installations, we will provide 25 hours of exemplary instruction, using a common core curriculum that meets or exceeds the national standards. We will nurture a winning network of collaborators and build mutual loyalty

YOUTH PROGRAMFIVE DAYSFIVE HOURS PER DAY25 TOTAL HOURSSTEMJOINT FORCES TRAINING BASE

CHEMISTRY SCIENCES

ENGINEERING & COMPUTER - AIDED DESIGN

PHYSICS

TECHNOLOGY

MATHEMATICS

STEM CAREERS

DOD STARBASE believes in the importance of exposing students at a younger age to the relevance of how innovative technology solutions improve people's lives; empowering future leaders

VISION OPPORTUNITY TEAMWORK RESULTS

Mission Statement:STARBASE 2.0 combines STEM activities with a relationship-rich, school-based afterschool environment to provide the missing link for at-risk youth making the transition from elementary to middle and on to high school. It extends the positive impact of STARBASE through an afterschool STEM mentoring approach which solidifies students attachment to and engagement with school.PROGRAM MODELSchool-based afterschool programTargets 6th -8th gradersFocus on students who have attended STARBASE in 5th grade Supports school goalsSafe environment for studentsImproves student-teacher relationshipsSTEM activitiesTeam Mentor- approach

STARBASE 2.0AfterschoolProgrammingTeam Mentoring(A STEM Mentor & 3-4 Mentees)School-BasedMentoringSTARBASE 2.013Meeting FrameworkSTEM Navigation: 2 hours / monthTeam Exploration: 1 hour / monthMAP It!: 1 hour / month

14Outcomes for Participating YouthIncreased STEM interest and knowledgeReduced high-risk behaviorIncreased engagement with schoolIncreased career awareness

15STARBASE 2.0STEM Mentor

Mentor Recruitment & Selection Guidelines

To serve as a mentor, individuals should have a mix of STEM expertise/interest (or the capability to learn STEM basics), and a willingness to serve.

Mentor Recruitment & Selection GuidelinesBe comfortable & enjoy working with middle school students.

Maintain an interest/background in STEM.For example, mentoring teams may be made up of:College StudentsLab technician, biology teacher, engineering grad studentSoftware engineer, aircraft mechanic, physics teacherMathematics teacher, nurse, intern at local software companyMentor Recruitment & Selection GuidelinesBe able to commit to the STARBASE 2.0 schedule in meeting duration/frequency

Mentor Recruitment & Selection GuidelinesSuccessfully pass mentor screening including:

ApplicationInterviewA background check

Mentor Recruitment & Selection GuidelinesParticipate in mentor training.

We are looking for mentors in every field, career and walk of life. Although STEM knowledge/experience is not mandatory.

Mentor Recruitment & Selection Guidelines

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