Students from High Tech High campuses in Point Loma and Chula Vista got a first-hand look at how science and information technologies are helping create information dominance for the U.S. Navy during a Space and Naval Warfare Systems Command (SPAWAR) information technology (IT) shadow day event in Point Loma on Feb. 10. The students toured SPAWAR Systems Center (SSC) Pacific and met with Team SPAWAR leaders as part of the Department of Defense initiative to inspire students to pursue careers in science and math through IT shadow day events. “I really liked the seawater antenna,” said Julia Roche, 17, a junior at High Tech High Point Loma. “It shows what engineers can do here, and it could turn into something revolutionary.” The number of American students pursuing careers in math and science has steadily declined in recent years. Those who do go into science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) career fields are in high demand from industry, academia and government. Events like IT shadow day, now in its fifth year, expose students to government job opportunities they can pursue after college. Jobs with Team SPAWAR offer an opportunity to serve the country in a unique way. For more information, visit www.spawar.navy.mil.