STEM @ MXC
WELCOME TO
DOD-STEM!
The Department of Defense (DoD) STEM Program at Malcolm X College targets underrepresented women of color who want to pursue careers in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) fields. However, all students are welcome to apply for this opportunity regardless of gender identity, race, or cultural background.
The DoD STEM Program will provide a supportive, holistic learning community that will assist students in exploring STEM careers, setting and reaching their educational goals, and gaining hands-on experience that will help them prepare for a future job.
DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE (DOD) - STEM PROGRAM
In an increasingly globalized world in which the United States’ security is inextricably connected to international conditions and trends, it becomes ever more critical for the Department of Defense’s (DoD) workforce to reflect the diversity of our country and world. Hiring Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) professionals who bring unique cultural context and understanding to their work will elevate the quality of programming, introduce new solutions to intractable problems, and advance the Department’s strategic priorities. Research has repeatedly shown that hiring a diverse workforce makes for a more innovative and higher-performing organization. Unfortunately, women and minoritized communities continue to be significantly underrepresented in STEM fields, which jeopardizes the United States’ ability to be on the forefront of defense and technological challenges.
Malcolm X College has been awarded the a three-year, $3M Department of Defense (DoD) - STEM grant, which will be used to address the shortage of underrepresented women of color in STEM careers by ensuring they have the following:
1) Educational pathways to earn an Associate in Science degree and transfer to a four-year institution;
2) A contextualized learning environment in which they are equipped with the skills to make connections across disciplines and apply their studies to real-world problems;
3) Exposure to professional opportunities in STEM, both at the Department of Defense and elsewhere.