Cooperative agreement for the army stem education consortium (asec) that offers students and teachers a collaborative, cohesive, portfolio of army-sponsored science, technology, engineering, and…

The Department of the Army Materiel Command Research Development and Engineering Command awarded a $15.927 million cooperative agreement to Rochester Institute of Technology on February 5, 2026, to establish and operate the Army STEM Education Consortium (ASEC), a portfolio of Army-sponsored kindergarten-through-college science, technology, engineering, and mathematics programs designed to engage, inspire, and attract the next generation of STEM talent and expose students and teachers to Department of Defense STEM careers. The award operates under the Basic, Applied, and Advanced Research in Science and Engineering program (CFDA 12.630).

The cooperative agreement runs through February 4, 2036, with performance across the United States. RIT serves as the prime recipient coordinating the consortium's activities across multiple sub-recipients. ICF Incorporated, L.L.C. (subaward awarded April 8, 2026) advances data integration and evaluation reporting through an interactive dashboard system, implements utilization-focused evaluation frameworks, and leads outcome assessment and administration of an Army STEM Alumni Study. Griffiss Institute Inc. (subaward awarded March 25, 2026) leads Strategic Outreach Initiatives to develop STEM talent through sustainable infrastructure and a nationally connected portfolio of educational opportunities. Peak Media Group, LLC (subaward awarded March 18, 2026) manages strategic communications and marketing to expand ASEC program participation and recruit and retain program ambassadors. Tennessee Technological University (subaward awarded March 17, 2026) develops annual strategic program planning for the Army STEM Teacher Fellowship program. The National Science Teaching Association (subaward awarded March 16, 2026) engages Army STEM alumni and supporters through network strengthening, ambassador management, mentorship opportunities, and professional development resources.

Cooperative agreement for the army stem education consortium (asec) that offers students and teachers a collaborative, cohesive, portfolio of army-sponsored science, technology, engineering, and math (stem) programs that effectively engage, inspire, and attract the next generation of (stem) talent through kindergarten through college programs and expose them to department of war (stem) careers.