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By the People, for the People
HII's Ingalls Shipbuilding Awards $95,700 in STEM Grants
Funding will support hands-on STEM projects and technology upgrades at 22 schools across Mississippi and Alabama.
Published on Feb. 11, 2026
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HII's Ingalls Shipbuilding division awarded $95,700 in STEM grants to 22 schools and educational organizations across south Mississippi and Alabama. The grants will fund hands-on projects, classroom technology upgrades, and STEM-based curricula to encourage local students to explore careers in fields related to shipbuilding and engineering.
Why it matters
The annual Ingalls STEM grant program reinforces the company's commitment to supporting education and workforce development in the region. By investing in local STEM programs, Ingalls is empowering student success while building a stronger talent pipeline of future shipbuilders and engineers.
The details
The STEM grants are supporting projects that will help students develop essential skills for shipbuilding and related industries, such as robotics, welding, and engineering. The grants will fund initiatives like building and programming circuit boards, designing and operating underwater robots, and exploring AI integration in automation design.
- The annual Ingalls STEM grant program is now in its 16th year.
- The 2025-2026 school year STEM grants were awarded on February 11, 2026.
The players
HII
An American shipbuilding and defense technologies company, and the largest shipbuilder in the United States.
Ingalls Shipbuilding
A division of HII that is responsible for the STEM grant program and supporting education and workforce development in the region.
Brian Blanchette
The president of Ingalls Shipbuilding.
Stephanie Stanley
A gifted teacher at Creekbend Elementary and Middle School, one of the grant recipients.
What they’re saying
“Our nation's future depends on a skilled workforce and STEM education plays a critical role in developing the problem-solvers and innovators essential to industries like shipbuilding.”
— Brian Blanchette, President, Ingalls Shipbuilding (businessinsider.com)
“We are incredibly thankful to Ingalls Shipbuilding for our STEM award, which will fund the purchase of robotic cars for our students in grades second through sixth. This grant will help our students explore coding, engineering and problem-solving through hands-on learning opportunities, preparing them for the future challenges of tomorrow.”
— Stephanie Stanley, Gifted Teacher, Creekbend Elementary and Middle School (businessinsider.com)
The takeaway
The Ingalls Shipbuilding STEM grant program demonstrates the company's commitment to investing in the local community and developing the next generation of shipbuilding and engineering talent. By funding hands-on STEM projects and technology upgrades at schools across the region, Ingalls is helping to inspire students and equip them with the skills needed for future careers in these critical industries.
