WHAT IS STEM?
STEM stands for science, technology, engineering, and math. The key areas all have a major emphasis on innovation, problem-solving, and critical thinking. STEM is one of the fastest growing area in the industry today. It impacts almost everyone. Majority of people that are involved in a STEM area use computers and various others technology daily. DISD JROTC is focused on introducing our Cadets to various aspects of the stem world.
Science
The "S" in STEM normally represents natural, chemistry, biology, physics and environmental science.
Engineering
The "E" represents Engineering and focuses on various specialized areas in the designing and building of different things such as machines, buildings, roads.
Math
The "M" is Math and is a really key area that has an drastic impact on all of the areas in STEM. The key and essential part of this area is using math skills in algebra, geometry and statistics to have a major impact.
Brigade S1 "Personnel Officer" Cadet MAJ Violeta Calvillo
Brigade S3 "Operations Officer" Cadet Major Melanie Mireles
Brigade S4 "Logistics Officer" Cadet Major Cynthia Acosta
Brigade Commander "Cadet COL Miguel Ramirez"
I'm a B-tech student at Adamson High School. I enjoy working on automobiles and playing different musical instruments such as the piano and base guitar. I plan to attend the University of Texas in Austin and major in Business administration. After graduation I plan to work in an organization using my business skills.
Brigade Command Sergeant Major "Cadet CSM Jesus Balderas"
I'm a P-tech student at Hillcrest High School. I'm want to major in Mathematics. I want to attend West Point after High School graduation and get commissioned as a officer in the Army. I want to be a Field Artillery Officer or Infantryman. My hobbies are working out, reading and studying history.
Brigade Executive Officer "XO" Cadet Major Fatima Cortinas
I'm a P-tech student at Pinkston High School in the collegiate program pursuing an associate degree in networking. I really enjoy baking and coding. After High School I plan to apply for the Army ROTC scholarship at Rice university and major in Computer Science. After college I would like join the Army as a military officer working in cyber security or IT.
