Stem easyusv: making USV technology accessible for high school through graduate students

The Office of Naval Research awarded Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Inc. $600,000 on October 1, 2025, under the Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics (STEM) Education, Outreach and Workforce Program (CFDA 12.330) to develop and deliver USV (Unmanned Surface Vehicle) technology education accessible to high school through graduate students.

Performance runs through September 30, 2028, at the recipient's location in Florida. The program targets STEM workforce development with naval and defense relevance, emphasizing outreach to expand the educational pipeline in science and engineering disciplines critical to the defense mission. Award decisions reflect competitive review of technical merit, management capability, educational impact metrics, outreach potential, collaborative partnerships with educational institutions and naval laboratories, industry-government partnering opportunities, personnel qualifications, and cost effectiveness.