Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Workforce Division
Objective
To provide a forum for effective interaction between government, industry, academia, and the public at large for the strengthening of the national security Science, Technology Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) workforce.
Broad Objectives
- Increase NDIA’s participation in exciting and attracting K-12 students into STEM careers.
- Maximize cooperation between federal departments, agencies, and industry on STEM workforce development initiatives.
- Support the development of integrated polices around the STEM workforce.
- Establish partnerships to collect and disseminate information and coordinate resources to build a robust STEM workforce of the future.
Specific Objectives
- Provide industry support to interested government agencies relative to national security STEM workforce matters through close liaison and direct interface with appropriate government elements.
- Provide concepts and linkages to NDIA chapters and divisions on opportunities for their participation and activism in support of K-12 STEM education and careers.
- Conduct government/industry meetings and conferences to provide effective communications on STEM Workforce-related matters.
- Support in the development and maintenance of a website reference area as a resource for Chapters, Divisions, Member Companies, and individuals to research opportunities for participating in STEM educational outreach activities.
- Maintain close liaison with other industry associations, professional societies, universities, and other groups with similar interests in pursuing the above objectives and ensuring the avoidance of unnecessary duplication of effort.
- Conduct studies and provide reports on National Security STEM Workforce matters in coordination with government agencies.
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Leonard P. Gollobin Graduate Scholarship
This scholarship program was generously bequeathed by Mr. Gollobin to direct students developing their technical talents into the defense industry. Throughout his career Mr. Gollobin led scientific initiatives that improved our defense systems and strategically shaped our military capabilities. The National Defense Industrial Association (NDIA) will be administering the scholarship with the intent to provide financial support for those seeking advanced scientific or technical degrees and a path to leverage their technical competence and commitment, like Mr. Gollobin, to strengthen our nation’s security.
Leonard P. Gollobin Graduate Scholarship Guidelines (PDF)
Leonard P. Gollobin Graduate Scholarship Application (PDF)
The deadline for all applications is March 31, 2010.
Alarming Facts About STEM
- The number of engineering degrees awarded in the United States is down 20% from the peak year of 1985.
- Although U.S. fourth graders score well against international competition, they fall near the bottom or dead last by 12th graders in mathematics and science, respectively.
- More than 50% of all engineering doctorial degrees awarded by U.S. engineering colleges are to individuals ineligible for the security clearances required for most defense industrial base jobs.
*Facts provided by Tapping America's Potential www.tap2015.org
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Get Involved
To get involved, please contact Britt Bommelje at (703)247-2587 or bbommelje@ndia.org.
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Committee Contact Information
Division Chair
Mr. Edward M. Swallow
Vice President, Strategic Capture & Campaigns
Northrop Grumman Corporation
7575 Colshire Dr
Mailstop C8W17
McLean, VA 22102-7508
Phone: (703)556-2239
Fax: (703)556-2239
E-mail: edward.swallow@ngc.com
Program Chair
Ms. Sharon Clark
HR Director, Organizational Development and Training
Aerojet
Email: sharon.clark@aerojet.com
Legislative Chair
Ms. Susan Lavrakas
Senior Manager, Government Affairs
BAE Systems
Email: susan.lavrakas@baesystems.com
Scholarship Chair
Ms. Martha Cogdell
Director, Government Affairs
Rockwell Collins
Email: mlcogdel@rockwellcollins.com
Education Chair
Ms. Phyllis Hillwig
Chief Operating Officer
Words & Numbers
Email: phillwig@wordsandnumbers.com
Communications Chair
Ms. Cynthia Denise Miller
President
Miller Omni Media, Inc.
Email: milleromnimedia@comcast.net
NDIA Staff
Britt Bommelje, CMP
Director, Operations
Phone: (703)247-2587
E-mail: bbommelje@ndia.org