From L-R: Tracy Nixon-Moore, Senior Manager, Workplace Culture and DEI Officer; Melanie Bond; Andrew Bond, Vice President, Planning; Katherine Graney; Cheryl Graney; Ryan Stager; Kevin Graney, President, General Dynamics Electric Boat; Jessica Key, Manager, Supply and Workforce Development; Maryann Casciano; Emil Casciano, Vice President, Groton Operations.
Each year, the Connecticut Science Center honors individuals, businesses and non-profits in STEM who share their mission of pursuing innovation, education and excellence. The award selection is based on “overall contributions to STEM in the region, opening STEM careers to diverse audiences and impacts on STEM education in the community.”
Electric Boat (EB) was selected as a Connecticut Science Center STEM Achievement Award Honoree and named the Connecticut Science Center’s 2023 Innovator Organization. The award was presented at the Connecticut Science Center’s Gotham City-themed Gala on October 14, 2023, at the Connecticut Convention Center.
EB exceeded the award’s criteria based on the company’s consistent involvement with local schools and organizations on numerous STEM and manufacturing programs throughout Connecticut and Rhode Island. One example is EB’s Boat program, which introduces hundreds of young adults and other underrepresented populations to submarine construction and maritime manufacturing. Participants take part in STEM activities, events, career exploration, tours of EB’s facilities, career information sessions, internships and co-ops. Other initiatives involve public schools in Southeastern Connecticut and Providence, Rhode Island.
To learn more about Connecticut Science Center Awards, and for more information on how to nominate an employee for future Connecticut Science Center Awards, contact the Office of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Engagement at EB_DEIE@gdeb.com.
