DOD STARBASE

DoD STARBASE focuses on elementary students, primarily fifth graders, who attend schools with a high number of under-served and under-represented population. The goal is to motivate them to explore Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) as they continue their education.The program engages students through the inquiry-based curriculum with its "hands-on, mind-on" experiential activities. Surveys have shown that students who attend DoD STARBASE improve their attitudes about and their confidence in STEM. STARBASE South Dakota serves approximately 3600 fifth grade students each school year... Our Mission: Provide innovative educational programs in unconventional settings that focus on science, technology, engineering, math and teamwork skills.