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Bringing Math To Life
by Naval Facilities ESCEAC Europe Africa Central
March 1, 2021
One truly unique experience is often all it takes to launch a
young student on a trajectory that leads to their life-long career
choice. Hands on experience with a transportable recompression
chamber system definitely falls under the “unique” experience
category.
Ten high school juniors and seniors of the
Department of Defense Education Activity (DODEA) Naples Naval
Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) program were
able to do just that during a recent field trip to Naval Support
Activity, Naples, Italy. The students met with members of Underwater
Construction Team ONE’s Construction Dive Detachment Bravo (UCT 1
CDD/B), led by Lt. Pete Schmillen and Chief Builder Craig Claudio.
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February 5, 2021 - Hospital Corpsman 2nd Class Jason Reynolds, assigned to Underwater Construction Team ONE (UCT 1), briefs students from the Department of Defense Education Activity (DODEA) Naples STEM program on underwater construction equipment and procedures. The Expeditionary Engineering Business Line at Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command (NAVFAC) Europe Africa Central organized this inaugural event in coordination with volunteers from U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa. (U.S. Navy photo my Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Brianna K. Green)
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The Navy’s STEM program was developed to inspire, engage and
educate the next generation of scientists and engineers, technology
professionals and medical professionals. Oftentimes a difficult task
for teachers to accomplish with students sitting at their desks.
"As a mathematics teacher, it can be challenging to find ways to
bring the mathematics to life in the classroom,” said Linda
Singletary, an Algebra 2, Pre-Calculus and Advanced Placement
Calculus teacher at NMHS and lead chaperone for the ten junior and
seniors along for the event. “So, I was thrilled when Mr. Shepard
and Lt. Roster reached out to see if we were interested in
opportunities to bring real-world experiences to our students at
Naples Middle-High School (NMHS). The demonstration given by the
ocean engineering team was not only exciting for the students but
educational. The students came back to campus and shared their
experiences with their peers and are looking forward to more events
in the future.”
James Shepard, STEM Program Coordinator for
Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command Europe Africa Central
(NAVFAC EURAFCENT) and Lt. Michael Roster, his assistant, reached
out to Singletary to make it happen.
"This year we
established a STEM outreach program to inspire, engage and educate
K-12 students and teachers through hands-on classroom events, field
events, career discussion and mentorship,” said Stewart. “Our
Command is filled with highly qualified and motivated volunteers
excited to contribute to future planned events.”
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February 5, 2021 - One of the students with the Department of Defense Education Activity (DODEA) Naples STEM program, asks Hospital Corpsman 2nd Class Jason Reynolds, assigned to Underwater Construction Team ONE (UCT 1), a question about the bathycorrometer and ultrasonic thickness gauges used to assess material condition underwater. (U.S. Navy photo my Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Brianna K. Green)
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NAVFAC
manages the planning, design and construction of shore facilities
for the U.S. Navy around the world and are always looking for
enthusiastic engineers, designers, architects, tradesmen and dozens
of other technical specialties to join the team. Partnering with
students and teachers to develop opportunities for inspiration is a
natural activity but it isn’t just the students who benefit as
Roster pointed out.
"We can't imagine a better kick start to
the program than this month's Ocean Engineering engagement,” said
Roster. “The Sailors from Underwater Construction Team ONE are stand
out professionals with a remarkable mission and the DODEA Naples
students were engaged and optimistic about future events.”
UCT 1 is a subordinate command of the Navy Expeditionary Combat
Force, executing construction and engineering projects under Navy
Expeditionary Combat Force Europe and Africa/Task Force 68
(NECFEURAF/TF 68). UCT is a specially trained and equipped unit
within the Navy Expeditionary Combat Force that constructs,
inspects, repairs, and maintains ports, ocean facilities, underwater
systems, and general maritime infrastructure.
The Naval
Facilities Engineering Systems Command (NAVFAC) manages the
planning, design, construction, contingency engineering, real
estate, environmental, and public works support for U.S. Navy shore
facilities around the world. NAVFAC provides the Navy's forces with
the operating, expeditionary, support and training bases that it
needs.
NAVFAC is a global organization with an annual volume
of business in excess of $18 billion. As a major Navy Systems
Command and a member of the Navy and Marine Corps team, NAVFAC
delivers timely and effective facilities engineering solutions
worldwide.
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