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eCYBERMISSION Competition
Fact Sheet | Volunteer
Program Fact Sheet
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What is eCYBERMISSION? |
Why is the Army sponsoring a competition for students? |
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is a free, web-based science, math and technology competition for
students in grades six through nine sponsored by the U.S. Army. eCYBERMISSION:
• Targets diverse participants of all proficiency levels, interests and backgrounds • Asks students to think creatively, work in a team and positively affect their communities • Promotes the importance of real-life applications of science, math and technology • Rewards students with prizes and up to $8,000 in savings bonds |
Originally
proposed by retired General Eric Shinseki, Chief of Staff of the U.S.
Army, eCYBERMISSION was created to: • Increase the number of students interested in science, math and technology • Return something to America’s communities for the service of their sons and daughters to the nation • Support the nation’s commitment to education and the achievement of excellence in science and math • Support our national security interests that require the latest in science and technology skills |
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Who can participate?
• eCYBERMISSION volunteers are primarily active military
and DoD civilians. To become a Ambassador, Installation POC
or CyberGuide you must have an active security clearance and
supervisor approval. Virtual Judges do not require a security
clearance and supervisor approval but should have an interest
in promoting science, math and technology.
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eCYBERMISSION student team members are 6-9th grade students
from the United States, the U.S. territories, and DoDEA schools.
When is the competition? • Registration: September 1 – December 12, 2006 • Mission Folder Submission Deadline: February 20, 2006 • Regional Winners Notified: April, 2007 • National Judging and Educational Event: June 15 - 21, 2007 How do I get started? If you are interested in becoming a volunteer or registering for the competition, go to www.ecybermission.com Further Questions? E-mail missioncontrol@ecybermission.com or call 1-866-GO-CYBER. |
How does the competition work? Student teams identify a problem in their community related to: • Health and Safety • Arts and Entertainment • Sports and Recreation • Environment What role can Army members play? An essential component to eCYBERMISSION’s success is a committed and diverse pool of volunteers. There are four types of volunteer roles: • Ambassadors represent the “Face of the U.S. Army” by promoting the competition to schools and communities across the country and in DoDEA schools • Installation Points of Contact (POC) coordinate and collaborate with Ambassadors within an installation community • CyberGuides serve as on-line mentors to the student teams. They answer questions related to science, math and technology, give guidance, and assist in keeping the teams focused through on-line Discussion Forums, Chat Rooms and Instant Messaging • Virtual Judges independently evaluate and objectively score Mission Folders on-line |
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