Event Highlights STEM, Honors ROTC Success

In April, the chapter held an event at Regent University featuring a speech by Rear Adm. Pete A. Gumataotao, USN, commander, Naval Surface Force Atlantic. During the meeting, Lt. Cmdr. Doug Vanderlip, USN, chapter president, remarked on the chapter's support for science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) education programs, such as scholarships, teach grants and support for the Tidewater Science and Engineering Fair to help encourage students to develop an interest in studying the disciplines that will prepare them for careers as the next generation of professionals in this industry. The chapter contributed $1,000 this year to defray the administrative costs of the Tidewater Science and Engineering Fair and also awarded $900 in prize money to the three Senior Division and three Junior Division students: First Prize $200; second prize $150; and third prize $100. In addition, the chapter presented its ROTC Honor Award, which recognizes an individual cadet or midshipman for achievement in leadership and academics.

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