Bill Text: MI HR0085 | 2013-2014 | 97th Legislature | Introduced
Bill Title: A resolution to urge support for continuation of the STARBASE program.
Spectrum: Slight Partisan Bill (Democrat 33-21)
Status: (Passed) 2013-05-16 - Adopted [HR0085 Detail]
Download: Michigan-2013-HR0085-Introduced.html
Rep. Segal offered the following resolution:
House Resolution No. 85.
A resolution to urge support for continuation of the STARBASE program.
Whereas, STARBASE is a U.S. Department of Defense youth program which targets at-risk students who are historically underrepresented in the areas of science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM). Established in 1993, the STARBASE program has grown to 76 locations across 40 states, including three Michigan sites: Selfridge Air National Guard Base, Battle Creek Air National Guard Base, and Alpena Combat Readiness Training Center. The program reached about 3,500 Michigan students in Fiscal Year 2012; and
Whereas, STARBASE provides exceptional, hands-on curriculum to participating schools and students that helps overall comprehension of science and math and improves MEAP scores. It provides an inquiry-based curriculum of experiential, exploratory learning to motivate fifth graders to explore STEM as they continue their education. A more recent addition, STARBASE 2.0, is aimed at middle school students in an after school program. It offers robotic training opportunities and participation in the Lego League team robotics challenge. STARBASE works with school districts to support their learning objectives and expands relationships with local networks of STEM initiatives and organizations; and
Whereas, The rapid pace of technological change and the globalization of the economy demand that our workforce be literate in science and math. Less than one percent of current elementary students are expected to seek advanced education in the sciences. STARBASE raises student interest and improves their attitudes and confidence in STEM skills; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives, That we urge the support for continuation of the STARBASE program; and be it further
Resolved, That copies of this resolution be transmitted to the President of the United States Senate, the Speaker of the United States House of Representatives, and the members of the Michigan congressional delegation.
