“Building the Army’s capacity in IT and cyber, educating and training a new generation of cyber and IT professionals, reducing vulnerabilities to strengthen security of our network ... in all those mission areas, I expect our young people will support as they take our Army into the future.” —Lt. Gen. Robert S. Ferrell
• Increasing network throughput—boosting bandwidth for the Army network backbone to 100 Gigabytes per second, increasing installations to 10-gigabyte transmission speeds— and ensuring capacity to optimize operations and eliminate constraints;
• Strengthening network operations and increasing security, which is key for minimizing external and insider threats; and
• Taking care of the Army’s people.
The following other activities—bringing other young achievers along—probably never occurred to him. Asked about Army support for students interested in careers, either in civilian service or in uniform, Ferrell cited a plethora of programs.
• The Army Educational Outreach Program (AEOP) activities, for students in K-12 schools, undergraduate and graduate schools include STEM competitions, internships, provision of teacher resources, scholarships and fellowships, aimed at students of all proficiency levels.
• For students in kindergarten to middle school, AEOP offers experiences in mobile discovery centers, housed in 18-wheel tractor-trailer rigs that travel across the country to present programs designed to show young people that studying science and math can be fun.
• The Junior Solar Sprint program is a design engineering challenge in which 4th- to 8th-grade students race solar electric cars they’ve designed and built. It promotes teamwork and problem-solving skills, investigation of environmental issues, and development of hands-on engineering skills.
• The eCybermission program is a Web-based science, mathematics and technology competition for 6th- to 9th- grade students to promote self-discovery and enable all students to recognize the real-life applications of science, math and technology. Teams propose solutions to real problems in their communities and compete for regional and national awards.
• The Research & Engineering Apprenticeship Program (REAP) lets high-school juniors and seniors participate in a hands-on summer research experience through mentoring in university laboratories.
• Similarly, the High School Apprentice Program allows 10 USBE&IT I SUMMER 2014
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Lt. Gen. Robert Ferrell, chief information officer, United States Army, left with Dr. Eric Sheppard, dean of the Hampton University School of Engineering and Technology at the BEYA STEM Conference.
juniors and seniors to conduct research with Army-funded principal investigators as mentors in university labs.
• The Gains in the Education of Mathematics & Science program gives students in 7th- to 12th grades opportunities to participate in internships for one to four weeks in Army laboratories and learn technical skills. Advanced courses in subsequent years build on the prior experience.
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www.usaeop.com/programs to learn about these and other Army programs for students. Lt. Gen. Ferrell’s career is a shining example of the many opportunities available to young men and women who desire to serve our country. He emphasizes that these opportunities are available both in and out of uniform. “It’s about education, setting goals, striving for excellence in everything you do, and having a mentor or someone that can help guide you through your journey. But most important, the key to success is having a passion for what you do!”
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