It is the only public magnet high school in the nation to integrate cyber technology and engineering into all its academic disciplines.

Thanks to a $1 million donation from Leidos, the Alabama School of Cyber Technology and Engineering is getting an academic and residential facility to support Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) education.

Leidos is a Fortune 500 science and technology company with offices in Huntsville. The company supports STEM programs throughout Alabama.

“We’re proud to invest in Huntsville’s future and support the pioneering technology coming out of Alabama,” said Leidos Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Roger Krone. “This donation is our commitment to the future. It also addresses the ongoing need for a 21st century workforce of skilled science and engineering professionals.

“We’re excited to be part of this effort, providing students with the education and skills they need to thrive.”

ASCTE is one of three public magnet high schools in Alabama, and it reaches a diverse population, including 37 percent female and 35 percent African American students in its enrollment.

Their stated mission is to ensure all students achieve high levels of learning, with a focus on embedding cyber protections into the engineering lifecycle.

The new state-of-the-art facility will bring new advancements to the school’s current STEM curriculum. While attending ASCTE, students gain valuable insights through internships, field experiences, and cooperative learning, preparing them for either postsecondary education or the workforce.

“We are very excited to welcome Leidos as an ASCTE Partner in Education,” said ASCTE President Matt Massey. “Donations from our industry partners are being used to construct a state-of-the-art academic and residential facility to educate students from across the state.

“Support from Leidos and other industry partners helps us provide a robust program to educate future industry professionals and leaders.”

Pictured are (from left) Matt Massey, ASCTE President; Alicia Ryan, ASCTE Foundation Board of Trustees Vice Chair; State Sen. Arthur Orr, Board of Trustees Chair; Dave King, Leidos Corp., Dynetics Group President; Ronnie Chronister, Leidos Corp., Dynetics Senior Vice President of Weapons Technology and Manufacturing; Kristina Hendrix, Leidos Corp., Dynetics Group Communications Director