Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) Education Support

In order to do its part in building and shaping the workforce of tomorrow, Sabre has made a strategic business decision to support Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) initiatives.

STEM is a significant, nation-wide initiative that promotes the increase of interest in science and technology education programs in students in kindergarten through twelfth grade. The purpose is to build a future competitive workforce of scientists, technologists, engineers and mathematicians in order to sustain our growing global economy and to meet the growing demands of the 21st century.

Sabre’s approach to supporting STEM initiatives is as follows:

1. Support K-12 Programs locally – by encouraging and rewarding employee volunteerism that inspires students in the science and technology fields, and financially supporting those activities
2. Participate, Engage and Discuss – by actively participating and supporting discussions with federal, state and local agencies regarding STEM related education and workforce issues
3. Workforce Development – by continually training and developing our current workforce to stay abreast of the rapidly changing trends in technology

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Sabre Supports Establishment of STEM Charter High School in Philadelphia - Sabre continues to support the Chief of Naval Operations' (CNO) initiative to promote STEM education awareness by assisting the Pennsylvania Math Engineering Science Achievement (MESA) goal of establishing a STEM Charter High School in Philadelphia.

Led by Captain Cynthia Macri (USN), Special Assistant to the Chief of Naval Operations for Diversity and Dr. Jamie Bracey, Director STEM Education, Outreach and Research at Temple University - Temple University, Pennsylvania MESA held its inaugural program on Aug. 27, 2011 at the Philadelphia Navy Yard. Sixty middle and high school students from the Philadelphia School District, along with their parents, joined university leaders, top Navy commanders - including U.S. Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Gary Roughead - and Philadelphia Mayor Michael Nutter in the ribbon cutting ceremony.

The MESA initiative is designed to increase the number of scientists, technologists, engineers and related professionals who are able to graduate from a two- or four-year institution; and to diversify American students who achieve advanced degrees leading to research and development to create new products and to support the nation’s defense.

"Sabre looks forward to supporting Pennsylvania MESA towards the realization of their goal of a four year STEM High School," stated Sabre Director of Science and Technology Partnerships Bob Carullo.   (10/2011)

Sabre Supports Northeastern Maryland STEM Program - Sabre continues to provide support as an industry partner to the Northeastern Maryland Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Program, helping to facilitate collaboration for STEM Education/Workforce Development activities for the Greater Aberdeen Proving Ground (APG) area in northeast Maryland.

Led by chairmen John Casner, Executive Director of the Northeastern Maryland Technology Council (NMTC) and Gary Martin, Executive Deputy to the Commanding General of the U.S. Army Research, Development and Engineering Command, a series of STEM Summits have been held to guide access to STEM resources for students, educators and parents within the greater Harford and Cecil counties. The fourth summit will be held Oct. 21, 2011.

For more information on the NE Maryland Stem Program, please visit www.nemdstem.org.   (10/2011)

Sabre Encourages Support of STEM Efforts - Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) education and workforce development programs are becoming increasingly more prevalent as our national and local economies are becoming more technical and global. Workforce development efforts are needed in both the government sectors (all levels of federal, state and local) and the private sector. Sabre believes that it is important to be involved in and promote such efforts, which serve to cultivate a competitive and successful future workforce.

For these reasons, Sabre promotes the US Naval Academy’s Summer STEM Camp, which is available to all high school students. The program is offered to rising eighth- through eleventh-graders, who demonstrate superior academic performance through grade point average (GPA), class standing and strong PSAT, SAT or ACT results. Selection is based in large part on geographic representation along with overall accomplishment in and out of the classroom.

If interested, visit http://www.usna.edu/Admissions/stem.html   (03/2011)

Sabre Supports STEM Summit at APG - Sabre Systems, Inc. continues to support and promote Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) initiatives, which endeavor at building a competitive workforce of future scientists, technologists, engineers and mathematicians in order to sustain the growing global economy and to meet the growing demands of the 21st century.

With the importance of these initiatives in mind, Sabre recently supported the first Northeastern Maryland STEM (Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics) Summit, which was hosted by the Aberdeen Proving Grounds (APG) on February 11, 2011.

The Summit, which was based upon the topics defined by the 2010 efforts, was attended by more than 96 leaders, and included representation from academia, workforce development, industry, government and professional organizations. As a result of the Summit, action committees were formed to facilitate collaborative activities in the following areas: igniting student interest in pursuing STEM, enhancing teacher knowledge regarding STEM, developing curriculum that reinforces STEM education, and the strategic communication of the process.

This Summit was the result of four working meetings in 2010, which began with Sabre hosting an industry lunch to initiate leadership of a collective effort with academia and the government. The meeting led to the development of a steering committee that would facilitate STEM education and workforce development for the local region. Sabre’s Director of S&T Partnerships, Bob Carullo, serves as secretary of this committee.

The second STEM Summit is in the planning stage, and is slated for April 28, 2011, at Cecil College.   (02/2011)

Sabre Sponsors Youth in Technology Summit - Sabre was a proud sponsor of the 3rd Annual Youth in Technology Summit at the College of Southern Maryland, La Plata Campus on Saturday, November 13, 2010.

The Summit reportedly strives to inspire and build awareness among high school, middle school and elementary school students about fields based in engineering, mathematics, technology and science. The event included technology demonstrations, STEM (Science Technology, Engineering and Math) educational workshops, networking, and information on college and technical school preparation and planning, building trades, career development, scholarships, and much more.   (12/2010)

Southeast Region Promotes STEM Efforts - Keeping with Sabre’s efforts to support schools and colleges endeavoring to cultivate interest among students in the more technical areas of study, this past summer, Southeast (SE) Region employees volunteered time and garnered financial support for local Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) programs.

Sabre’s efforts were focused on the Western Branch Middle School’s (Chesapeake, Va.) program and the US Naval Academy’s summer program for local youth. Although both programs evolved from different areas of the academic spectrum, the drop in elementary school through college enrollments in the technical fields have been well documented and the importance of STEM programs have begun to turn the tide with the effects resonating throughout educational institutions in every state. Although the SE Region contributions have been relatively modest, the feedback received for these efforts has been tremendously positive and has revealed a deep appreciation for the help that academic leaders feel is making an impact and will stick with the students for years to come.   (09/2010)

Sabre Systems, Inc. Sponsors Support Initiatives for Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) - Sabre Systems, Inc. sponsored and co-hosted with Survice Engineering an industry Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) round table discussion Tuesday, June 23rd in its Belcamp, MD office. The event was attended by over 30 local area representatives from small and large businesses and academic representatives from Harford, Cecil and New Castle counties. The purpose of the meeting was to initiate and organize an industry approach toward supporting STEM education.

This is the first of a series of meetings to provide and organize the managed approach to support STEM initiatives that integrate the efforts of academia, industry, government and professional organizations.

“STEM’s range in depth is very large and encompasses the training of teachers, provision of technical resources and training aids, recruitment of students interested in STEM studies, and the all important parental support,” states Bob Carullo, Sabre Director of Science and Technology Partnerships. “This meeting was a very good first step towards organizing STEM support efforts in the Aberdeen area.”   (06/2010)

Sabre Systems, Inc. Sponsors, Attends Patriots Youth Summit on Technology - Sabre Systems, Inc. sponsored the Patriots Youth Summit on Technology, April 24, 2010, at Bowie High School located in Bowie, Md. The event was attended by more than 500 students ranging from fifth grade through high school from the DC, Maryland and Virginia region, along with representatives from industry, academia and federal, state and local government agencies. According to the website, “The purpose of the Summit is to get students excited about the possibility of college, study and careers in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM).”

The day-long event included workshops on how to finance college, a computer building competition, a game show in which teams answered questions from a panel of high-tech professionals, and an exhibit program focused upon STEM.

Sabre’s sponsorship provided transportation to and from the event and entrance fees for a group of minority youth. In addition, Sabre provided small gifts to the student attendees. The company was also represented by two employees from its National Capital Region, who greatly enjoyed the experience.   (05/2010)

Sabre Conducts First STEM Education/Workforce Forum – Sabre conducted the first in a Mid-Atlantic regional series of working forums on STEM Education and Workforce Development on Feb. 19, 2010, at Virtua Memorial Hospital in Mt. Holly, N.J. This event featured two of south Jersey’s top employers, Virtua and Lockheed Martin. Virtua opened the event and Lockheed keynoted the lunch. Other panel sessions addressed the educator’s role in STEM education as well as workforce optimization. There was also a wrap-up STEM education panel. New Jersey’s Deputy Speaker Chivukula and Congressman John Adler provided remarks to lead off the networking reception that completed the day. The 83 attendees included more than 10 who will be engaged in the planning of at least six events this year. This series will report out on Capitol Hill this spring; we have eight Senate and eight House staffers following our progress.   (02/2010)

Sabre Signs Greater Philadelphia Compact - Sabre signed the Greater Philadelphia Compact for STEM Education, which seeks to actively involve the business community through partnership and leadership in supporting kindergarten through twelfth grade STEM programs throughout the Philadelphia region.   (02/2010)