AFRL STEM Outreach

Our office was established in 1998, with the goals to inspire the future workforce in STEM and aerospace.

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It’s National Candy Month!

Did you know candy can be a tool to explore chemistry, diffusion, and chromatography? Check out these 14 candy science experiments from Science Buddies and spark a lifelong passion for STEM in future innovators. https://t.co/8YRQmCaUBM

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Today is National Space Day! Whether you're launching rockets, gazing at the stars, or exploring STEM, today is all about embracing the wonder of space. Here’s to the dreamers, explorers, curious minds—and everyone who makes space learning out-of-this-world.
#NationalSpaceDay

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The countdown to National Space Day continues! Today, check out this treasure trove of NASA-funded STEM resources featured in the EiE blog—ideal for grades 3–8.
👉 https://t.co/fdJFcZVosi

#STEM #Education #NationalSpaceDay #Engineering

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Getting ready for National Space Day, which lands on May 2, 2026!

Explore NASA's page for free resources. https://t.co/RI1dR3RugI

#NationalSpaceDay #NASA #STEM #SpaceEducation

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Happy Earth Day!
How will you celebrate today?

Read-Alouds: https://t.co/Rs4dL4Lx3T
Crafts & Activities: https://t.co/73nZYO1KPh
Free Activities: https://t.co/prIPFbyPbu
Lesson Plans: https://t.co/JqMTf0d6Xx

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Last month, students from Spinning Hills Middle School participated in SEMEDS. Students were briefed by engineers, toured a working laboratory, and used Scanning Electron Microscopes (SEMs). The SEMs allowed them to zoom in on objects with incredible detail.
#NextGenInnovators

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Earth Day is coming!!

Learn and take action!
Prepare for Earth Day with interactive classroom activities that teach ecosystems, climate, and sustainability. Perfect for hands-on learning.
Find lessons here: https://t.co/JqMTf0d6Xx

#EarthDay #STEM

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Local homeschool students participated in SEMEDS. Students were briefed by engineers, toured a working laboratory, and used Scanning Electron Microscopes (SEM). The SEM allowed them to zoom in on objects with incredible detail.

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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.

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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.

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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!
https://t.co/CG8FW3grUG

#PiDay

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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.

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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!

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Happy National Kite Flying Day! 🪁
Celebrate with a hands-on challenge: Build a sled kite and investigate the forces that keep it soaring.

https://t.co/CToyuXCOvn

#nationalkiteflyingday #STEMEducation

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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.

https://t.co/7kj8WtkAly

#NationalKiteFlyingDay #STEMEducation

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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!

https://t.co/JHldupUuWm

#handsonlearning #nationalkiteflyingday

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🪁 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!

https://t.co/gJnDRtMVZL

#STEMEducation #nationalkiteflyingday

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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.

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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: [email protected]

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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