Students learning how to navigate SeaPerch ROVs. Students learning how to navigate SeaPerch ROVs.

DSEC Grant Program

Welcome to RoboNation’s DSEC program! We are excited to have you to be a part of the program with us. RoboNation is a partner of the Department of Defense to offer SeaPerch build kits, tool kits, and resources to students in identified communities. 

RoboNation has an agreement to provide demographic data to provide resources to our STEM educators. Please look over the following information to be sure the information that is needed can be collected efficiently. 

Learn more about SeaPerch Program

Introduction presentation to SeaPerch and DSEC grant

Let Us know you are Interested
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Trainings available for any adult willing to lead SeaPerch programming. Trainings available for any adult willing to lead SeaPerch programming.

Training Information

We are excited to provide three opportunities for educators to get an introduction to the SeaPerch program. We provide a variety of professional development opportunities to educators within our grant. This training opportunity is completely free due to the grant funding.  A list of training dates and locations are listed below. For all registrations, complete this REGISTRATION FORM

 

Louisiana Trainings

September 21, 2024 – Region 6, Alexandria, LA

October 19, 2024 – Region 2, Baton Rouge, LA

October 26, 2024 – Region 4, Lafayette, LA

October 30, 2024 – Region 8, Monroe, LA

November 2, 2024 – Region 9, Hammond, LA

June 21, 2025 – Region 5, Lake Charles, LA

 

Texas Trainings

March 27, 2025 – Corpus Christi

 

Maryland Trainings

March 8, 2025 – Western Maryland Works

 

Virginia Trainings

Contact Jim Nance to set up a training in your area.

Data Requirements

Kit Request

This form is to order SeaPerch build kits & tool kits and where to be shipped. Remember that each kit (1) is to be utilized for 4-5 students and you can receive 1 tool kit for every 5 build kits that you receive. Please send an email to Jim Nance at jnance@robonation.org for more information.

Pre-Program Information

Are you a regional location that is helping RoboNation distribute kits to local programs? Please email Jim Nance at jnance@robonation.org with a spreadsheet or information as to where you are distributing the kits in your area. 

Post-Program Demographic Data

This is the demographic data that needs to be turned in after your event is hosted to report number of students, educators, and volunteers with your program. 

 

Submit your data HERE!

Surveys for Students and Educators

We are working with our DSEC partners to develop a survey for all our student and educator participants. Thank you for being patient with us on getting these to you as soon as possible. 

SeaPerch Program Resources

Texas TEKS Curriculum Map: Google Spreadsheet

International SeaPerch Resources: https://seaperch.org/resources/ 

2025 Competition: https://seaperch.org/programs/2025-season/

Shop RoboNation (extra kits, parts, tools): https://shop.robonation.org/ 

Educators in Residence Program: https://seaperch.org/educators-in-residence/ 

Contact us

If you have any questions about the DSEC program? Contact RoboNation and we will get back to you as soon as possible.