HII’s Ingalls Shipbuilding Awards $95,700 in STEM Grants

Core Insights - HII's Ingalls Shipbuilding division awarded $95,700 in STEM grants to 22 educational organizations in south Mississippi and Alabama, aimed at enhancing STEM education and encouraging careers in shipbuilding and engineering [1][2] - The annual Ingalls STEM grant program, now in its 16th year, provides up to $5,000 for educators to implement STEM initiatives, reinforcing the company's commitment to education and workforce development [2] Funding and Impact - The grants will fund hands-on projects, classroom technology upgrades, and STEM-based curricula, fostering creativity and equipping students with essential skills for future careers [1][2] - Projects supported by this year's grants include robotics, engineering, and coding initiatives, which are designed to prepare students for careers in shipbuilding and related industries [5][10] Grant Recipients and Projects - Notable projects funded include: - Creekbend Elementary and Middle School: Robotic cars for students to explore coding and engineering [5] - Baldwin County High School: Robotics project engaging high school students in real-world problem-solving [6] - Bayou View Middle School: Circuit board programming for middle school students [7] - Gulfport High School: Hands-on STEM learning experiences for 7th-10th graders [10] - Jackson-George Regional Library: A shipbuilding-themed STEM environment for K-6 students [11] Company Overview - HII is America's largest shipbuilder, specializing in delivering advanced ships and mission technologies to U.S. and allied defense customers [22] - The company has a workforce of 44,000 and a history of over 140 years in advancing U.S. national security [23]