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Chris Oram, Ed.D. Superintendent of the National School District, National City, CA

"I have been a teacher and administrator in our district for more than 30 years.  In my many years in the district I would be hard-pressed to think of a more valuable and effective program than STARBASE-Atlantis.

We have been working with the STARBASE program for the past 10 years.  During that time, this expeience has become one of the highlights of the year for our fifth graders.  This program has provided our students access to an exciting hands-on learning experience that supports the development of science and math concepts in an extremely stimulating and motivating environment.  The opportunity to go on the naval base and interact with military personnel is an experience that our students never forget."

Ed Swallow, NDIA STEM Division Chairman and Lawrence Farrel, Lt. General, USAF, (Retired)

"The National Defense Industrial Association (NDIA) is a strong supporter of the DoD STARBASE program.  NDIA views DoD STARBASE as an important first step in exciting and attracting students to learn about Science, Technology,Engineering and Mathematics (STEM).  The 52 NDIA chapters around the country are energized and engaged in the DoD STARBASE program...We see STARBASE as an important way for students, parents, teachers and community leaders to see the entire defense team make a positive impact on the communities in which they work and live."

Michael M. Dunn, President and CEO, Air Force Association

I believe there is an urgent need to cultivate student achievement in STEM curriculum at every level of education. We must challenge, excite and inspire students who will become the engineers and designers sustaining our information-age economy and future security apparatus. STARBASE provides DoD the opportunity to spark student interest in STEM subjects at an early point in their education to create a long-term desire to pursue these skills in their lives.

I have visited several STARBASES.  I wish everyone could do so. To see the excitement, vibrance and learning take place is awe-inspiring. In one experiment the elementary students actually grasped Bernoull's principle--something that is usually first taught in high school.