AFRL STEM Outreach
@AFRL_STEM
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Our office was established in 1998, with the goals to inspire the future workforce in STEM and aerospace.
Dayton, OH
Joined September 2013
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
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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
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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.
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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:
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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. https://t.co/iqt8JKTEUh
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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. https://t.co/suIQHKdWM0
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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. https://t.co/dKLpMtzJar
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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:
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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
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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
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Happy Holidays from all of us! We’re grateful for the joy of discovery, the spark of curiosity, and the wonder that STEM brings every day. Here’s to a season filled with laughter, creativity, and a little STEM-inspired magic. #HappyHolidays #STEMEducation #InspiringTheFuture
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.@NoradSanta has tracked Santa Claus for 70 years. Tracking begins Dec. 24 at 4 a.m. MST. Mission ready. Tradition strong. https://t.co/WkLCuLarUl
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This Christmas season marks seven decades of the North American Aerospace Defense Command tracking Santa Claus on radar as he flies his reindeer-powered sleigh around the globe.
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In this image from our Pictures of the Year 2025, Nat Geo photographer Roie Galitz used a drone to capture an extraordinary aerial view of a polar bear attempting to break through the leathery skin of a dead sperm whale to feast on the carcass. 🔗 https://t.co/wW9s79Qyf3
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There are over 131 million pieces of debris currently whipping around the planet, and they pose a serious threat to the satellites that underpin Earth’s vital technologies. So, how can we save our satellites and ourselves from all this trash?
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There are over 131 million pieces of debris currently whipping around the planet. They range in size from a grain of sand to the size of an entire bus. These orbital debris pose a serious threat to...
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Why are all snowflakes six-sided? Why are none of them exactly the same? And how do we ski on them?
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One could say that snowflakes are simply frozen water — but if you compare a snowflake to an ice cube, you’ll notice a big difference. Why are all snowflakes six-sided? Why are none of them exactly...
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❄️Snowy start, powerful learning!❄️ At our December meeting, our CSO students enjoyed a day of discovery, design, and inspiration: -Advancing their FlexFactor projects -Learning what college life is really like - Cracked the case in a hands-on Forensic Science workshop
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DECA Middle School sparks creativity! 5th-8th graders dove into the world of circuits using WOW! materials. Hands-on learning made electronics engaging! #STEMeducation #HandsOnLearning
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Tis the season! Summer internship application season! ✨ Crank up the festive tunes, grab a holiday treat, and start honing your application! Explore opportunities and apply by Feb. 27: https://t.co/u3nDbvf3hV
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DECA Middle School students put Newton's Third Law into action! 5th-8th graders explored "Hero's Engine" using our WOW! materials. These students built their own engines and experimented with thrust, learning about physics hands-on! #STEMeducation #handsonlearning
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Happy National Wright Brothers Day! On this day in 1903, the Wright Brothers made history with the first powered flight. Celebrate their legacy with a fun classroom challenge: 👉 https://t.co/UnAdbfO2VO
#WrightBrothersDay #STEM #HandsOnLearning
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