Stem possibilities for science exposure & immersion at department of navy (poseidon)

The Office of Naval Research awarded $599,334 to University City Science Center on December 1, 2025, under the Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics (STEM) Education, Outreach and Workforce Program (CFDA 12.330) to deliver STEM Possibilities for Science Exposure & Immersion at Department of Navy (POSEIDON), a STEM education and outreach initiative.

University City Science Center, a Philadelphia-based nonprofit, will execute the program through November 30, 2028, with place of performance in Pennsylvania. The program supports educational initiatives designed to build the naval and defense workforce pipeline by engaging K-12 students and Navy personnel in STEM disciplines critical to the defense mission. University City Science Center specializes in designing and implementing educational programs that target underserved populations, including low-income students and high school learners, and has demonstrated capability delivering federal grant-funded STEM programs across multiple agencies. The organization's recent work includes comprehensive hands-on laboratory experiences, skills training, mentorship, paid internships, and professional development intensives designed to increase student interest in STEM careers and place participants into continuing education and entry-level employment opportunities.

The award is structured as a Project Grant, the assistance type for competitive federal STEM education and outreach funding under this program.