How does NSA support local educational programs?
NSA’s Outreach Program works closely with federal, state and local government agencies, academic institutions, and the business community to connect people and share information. The Outreach Program also helps increase local and national interest in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) education – skills critical to the NSA mission. The NSA Mathematics Education Partnership Program (MEPP) was established to promote math and science education. MEPP is very successful, with over 100 currently active partnerships that include: math and science talks and fairs, summer teacher instruction, Math and Related Sciences (MARS) camp, and the Presidential Classroom. The Partners in Education (PIE) program is a collaborative effort among NSA, the Ft. Meade Installation Commander, and the Ft. Meade High School feeder system. PIE is designed to enhance the core skills of students in areas with direct relevance to NSA’s official missions. The program helps students to develop organ
