ROME, NY – Twelve sixth grade students from Staley Upper Elementary School showed off their science, technology, engineering and mathematics skills by competing to win their grade division during the 2017 DimensionU Department of Defense Math Games, held yesterday on Tuesday, May 23, at The Griffiss Institute in Rome, New York.
The team of Staley students, made up of Abigail Bates, Jacob Cosentino, Santino Campanaro, Gwen Caro, Cooper Engelbert, Collin Gannon, Caden Giardino, Micah Humphreys, Richard LaTour, Collin Mummert, Jacob Premo and Jacob Swavely, took first place in two Mixed Grade Division categories, against three other teams competing from around the country. The other participating schools were: All Saints Academy, NJ; Alston Middle School, SC; and Gregg Middle School, SC.
Teachers, Courtney Huf, and PC Specialist, Dorothea Iselo, led the Staley Upper Elementary students.
DimensionU Games has been funded through the National Defense Education Program (NDEP) and produced by DimensionU. This math gaming tool enhances students’ skills in grades 3-9 including pre-algebra and algebra, which is tied to the Common Core standard.
To be successful at the game, the students must solve math problems to move to the next phase. DimensionU is focused on delivering innovative and effective technology-based educational tools for elementary, middle and high school students.
The National Defense Education Program funds the AFRL STEM Outreach Program, and all teams are affiliated with a branch of the military
Photo: Front row L to R: Jacob Swavely, Abby Bates, Gwen Caro, Cooper Engelbert, Jake Premo. Back row L to R: Jacob Cosentino, Richard LaTour, Collin Gannon, Santino Campanaro, Collin Mummert, Caden Giardino. Not pictured: Micah Hunphrey
About Griffiss Institute
The Griffiss Institute (GI) was established in 2002 as an independent 501(c)(3) entity governed by a Board of Directors. The primary role of the GI is to advocate and facilitate the co-operation of private industry, academia and government in developing solutions to critical cyber security problems. Another prime role is to build upon technologies under development at the Air Force Research Lab (AFRL) Information Directorate to further strengthen the security of our nation’s cyber infrastructure. Learn more at www.griffissinstitute.org.
About AFRL STEM Outreach Program
The goal of the AFRL STEM Outreach Program is to foster a new generation of scientists, mathematicians, engineers and technologists who will one day discover and problem solve in the nation’s defense laboratories and other supporting U.S. companies. To achieve this goal there must be a concerted effort to connect business, government foundations, institutions of higher education, professional organizations, schools, teachers and students. For additional information please visit the STEM initiatives page at www.griffissinstitute/AirForceSTEM.org
