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New STEM agreement strengthens USACE support of DODEA

STUTTGART, Germany – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers commanding general made a pitch to spur more interest in science, technology, engineering and math among American students during a visit May 14 to Patch High School.
Published: 5/23/2013

DoDEA students learn the science behind the magic

WIESBADEN, Germany – For Brian Temple, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Europe District public
Published: 5/22/2013

LDP hosts ‘Take Your Child to Work Day’

WIESBADEN, Germany – Some Wiesbaden Middle School students saw what happens when military working dogs “attack” and also got a peek at engineer life recently during “Take Your Child to Work Day” at the Amelia Earhart Center.
Published: 5/7/2013
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Department of Defense Education Activity Europe’s Aukamm Elementary students learn about the ‘Science behind the Magic’ from Brian Temple, Europe District Public Affairs chief, as part of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ STEM educational outreach program May 10, 2013 in Wiesbaden, Germany. Temple demonstrated magic tricks using rope, coins and flash paper and explained the science and technology behind the production of these magic props. Flash paper, which Temple lit on fire and turned into a $100 bill, generated excitement from the student audience. The paper is developed through a special scientific process, allowing it to burn brightly. Temple used students’ excitement about magic to reveal the science and technology that supports the art. USACE is working, as an organization, to engage young students early and be a constant STEM resource throughout their educational career. According to statistics, a U.S. student must decide by eighth-grade if they wish to pursue a career in STEM fields. Elementary school is not too young to introduce students to science, technology, engineering and math opportunities and get them thinking about their future.
In honor of National Engineers Week 2013 U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Europe District employees present structural engineering, alternative energy and fire protection topics to Wiesbaden Middle School students Feb. 19-21 in Wiesbaden, Germany. Brit Rockafellow and James Hogenson, district fire protection engineers, presented to 8th grade science students on the concept of the Fire Triangle. They demonstrated the requirement of oxygen, heat and fuel to create a fire. They also explained their role in determining the proper interior finishes, fire alarm system and proper exiting when working on projects for USACE. The lessons provided a forum for volunteers to come into the school and expose the students to real-world applications of what they learn in the classroom as it relates to science, technology, engineering and math or STEM. (U.S. Army Corps of Engineers photo by Jennifer Aldridge)
Representatives from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Europe District Bulgaria Resident Office brief Col. D. Peter Helmlinger (center), district commander, on the status of construction at the Forward Operating Site located in Novo Selo, Bulgaria during a visit August 17, 2012.
Parakou Deaf Center students, director, president, and school board members welcome representatives from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Europe District, U.S. Embassy Benin and CNAF to discuss future construction including a girls' dormitory, dining room and two vocational training centers in Parakou, Benin Nov. 2, 2012. The USACE managed, AFRICOM funded project will begin shortly.
Traditionally dressed Ivo Andric Primary School students welcome representatives from the U.S. European Command, U.S. Embassy Belgrade, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Europe District, Serbian government and the local community with song and dance to celebrate the completion of the school's sports gymnasium in Pranjani September 24, 2012. The EUCOM funded and USACE managed humanitarian assistance project included a 1,580-square-meter sports gymnasium with locker room facilities. The gym was originally started by the municipality, but never completed due to lack of funding. The project also included the installation of indoor bathroom facilities and general renovations to the existing building (new flooring, exterior doors and windows, entry canopy and paint). The project was completed in the town of Pranjani as a small token of thanks. During World War II more than 500 Airmen were shot down over occupied Serbia and rescued by local Serbians who ultimately assisted in the largest evacuation of troops behind enemy lines in history. The people of Pranjani were instrumental in the success of the Halyard Mission rescue, building an airstrip to enable the evacuation. Through partnership and the successful completion of this project the people of the U.S. and Serbia continue to cultivate their friendship.
Construction of the 250,000-square-foot Logistics Distribution Center for Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Europe, headquartered in Germersheim, Germany is complete. The project, managed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Europe District, enables DLA Distribution to combine operations such as receiving, storing, issuing, cross-docking and transportation under one roof.
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