AFRL STEM Outreach

WOW! in Action: Manufacturing Lesson 6th to 8th graders at DECA Middle School got hands-on experience with an assembly line, working together to build balsa wood gliders. These students got an inside look at how manufacturing works.

Students from Dominion Academy in Dayton got an up-close look at a Scanning Electron Microscope with our SEMEDS opportunity. They had the chance to manipulate the machine, ask questions, and learn how the microscope is used in a professional lab setting.

Math meets baking! Pi Day is coming up fast—March 14! How are you planning to celebrate? Have students measure circumference & diameter with cookies or pies to calculate Pi—a tasty way to explore math! buff.ly/trqSFiL #PiDay

6th-8th graders at DECA Middle School took a deep dive into civil engineering with a "WOW! on Wheels" Bridges lesson! They explored the history of bridge design and the critical forces of tension and compression that engineers must master.

Engineering in action! DECA Middle Schoolers took on a Reverse Engineering challenge from "WOW! on Wheels." They deconstructed devices and then wrote the manuals for other teams to rebuild them. Awesome for developing critical thinking, writing, and collaboration skills!

Happy National Kite Flying Day! 🪁 Celebrate with a hands-on challenge: Build a sled kite and investigate the forces that keep it soaring. buff.ly/dh9pyqL #nationalkiteflyingday #STEMEducation

Tomorrow is National Kite Flying Day! Get ready with NASA’s Kite Guide—learn how to build simple kites & explore the power of wind and flight forces. Perfect for middle & high schoolers. buff.ly/OXF6HAO #NationalKiteFlyingDay #STEMEducation

Ever wonder why kites have tails? 🪁 Experiment with different designs to see how tails affect flight stability & performance. A fun way to explore engineering before Kite Day! buff.ly/qGVSUk2 #handsonlearning #nationalkiteflyingday

🪁 National Kite Flying Day is almost here! Kick things off by building a Tetrahedral Kite. Explore geometry, lift & strength-to-weight ratio while having fun with flight! buff.ly/aZuWf1f #STEMEducation #nationalkiteflyingday

Brantwood Elementary students had a great time completing the Engineering Design Process lesson provided by WOW! This lesson introduces students to the steps of the engineering design process, giving them hands-on experience solving problems just like an engineer would.

Local homeschool students recently participated in SEMEDS. A hands-on learning experience. They toured a lab, were briefed by engineers, and used Scanning Electron Microscopes. Thanks to the students & volunteers for a great day! Get involved: kimberly.stultz.ctr@us.af.mil

January is National Mentoring Month! Mentors make a lasting impact by inspiring, guiding, and empowering students. Whether in the classroom, lab, or workplace, mentors help students discover their strengths and achieve their goals. #NationalMentoringMonth

Signed, sealed…delivering! ✉️ Envelopes of dust and gas surround developing stars in these newly released Hubble images. These views show protostars within a stellar breeding ground called the Orion Molecular Cloud, about 1,300 light-years away.

January is National Mentoring Month! Mentors shape the future. Through STARBASE Advanced, 6th graders work with STEM mentors on projects, goal setting, and team-building. Mentorship builds skills for school and life. Learn more: buff.ly/I85Tpmi

January is National Mentoring Month! This week we’re highlighting LEGACY. LEGACY Jr. Apprentices and Apprentices are paired with mentors on base to gain hands-on STEM experience, build career skills, and explore future opportunities. buff.ly/OW8GRd2

Ever wonder what happens in the aftermath of a supernova? In this video, you’re watching the glowing remnants of a stellar explosion disperse over a period of 25 years, making this @chandraxray’s longest-spanning video ever released. go.nasa.gov/3NdVizV

We are excited to share that our scholarship pages are live and continuously being updated with new opportunities for 2026! You can find all the latest information on our website now. buff.ly/mma7LtD

January is National Mentoring Month! Our STEM mentors inspire students to explore, problem-solve & achieve their goals through science projects. Learn more & connect with our project manager: buff.ly/TSOrDb7

Happy 2026! A new year means new ideas, experiments, and opportunities to explore the world through STEM. Let’s make this year full of curiosity, learning, and discovery! #HappyNewYear #STEM #InspiringTheFuture

As 2025 winds down, we’re celebrating curiosity, creativity, and all the STEM discoveries made this year! Here’s to reflecting on what we learned and dreaming big for the year ahead. #HappyNewYear #STEMEducation #Innovation