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$25K donation to Dreams, Imagination & Gift Development

DIG Drive-In STEM Theatre

S RNS continues to annually demonstrate their support of the “We appreciate the DIG organization and the tremendous impact it has
Dreams, Imagination & Gift Development Program (DIG), a
had on communities throughout the region,” said Stuart MacVean.
local organization providing science, technology, education
and math (STEM) opportunities to promote rural growth and MacVean noted that DIG personnel have had a unique and extremely
effective impact on school-aged children through a variety of creative
development through education, community service, mentorship and dynamic activities and programs.
and recreation.
“Due to the success of DIG’s programs and SRNS monetary support,
This year’s $25,000 sponsorship will aid in administering DIG’s DIG has continued its after-school programs in the Barnwell and
Annual Summer STEAM (STEM, plus art) Enrichment Camp, Scholar Williston School Districts and was able to serve students both virtually
Enrichment Academy (after-school program) and Drive-In STEM and in person during the recent pandemic,” said Steven Brown, DIG
Theatre. With SRNS continued support, DIG has strengthened its President. “DIG has still been able to serve 325 students during its
after-school programs and is now offering both a hybrid model of out-of-school programs and workshops during the 2020-2021 school
virtual and in-person after-school enrichment. In addition to math, year while observing CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
English language arts and STEAM, DIG has also expanded its recommendations and social distancing requirements.”
curriculum to include app development and financial literacy.
Brown stated that he believes SRNS is the benchmark DOE contractor
Since 2013, DIG has been committed to providing educational and for environmental management, and national security, including their day-
inspirational opportunities for area youth to excel. During this time, to-day emphasis on safe and secure operations. Just as important is the
SRNS has committed more than $90,000 to help this grassroots SRNS management team’s desire to give back to nearby communities.
organization make dreams a reality.

exercises with follow-up training and security roadshows. Additionally,
employee ‘lunch and learns’ are available throughout the year.”
The Cyber Security Champion distinction is presented each October
during National Cybersecurity Awareness Month, which was created
as a collaborative effort between government and industry to ensure
safety and security online. The National Cyber Security Alliance
partners with the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Agency of the
U.S. Department of Homeland Security to determine winners of the
annual competition.
Danny Wylds, SRNS Cyber Security Engineer, monitors the SRS computer network for
suspicious activity.