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

Dayton, OH
Joined September 2013
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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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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
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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. 🔗 on.natgeo.com/3LdhPfD
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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? t.ted.com/ame2rF7
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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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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: intern.nasa.gov
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AFRL Commander Brig. Gen. Bartolomei took time to address this year's brilliant cadre of LEGACY Jr. Apprentices/Apprentices from across the @usairforce and @SpaceForceDoD! 🥳🥳🥳 This @wpafbeo program aims to help build the #STEM workforce of the future for #AFRL and beyond. 🦾
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Learn how to bring computer science to any classroom The Ohio STEM Learning Network (OSLN) offers professional development to all Ohio teachers looking to bring the critical ideas of computer science and computational thinking to their students. osln.org/how-we-help/profess…
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Shorter flight times, quieter booms: see how NASA’s X-59 experimental airplane could revolutionize supersonic flight in the documentary “X-59: NASA’s Quesst for Supersonic Flight,” streaming now for free on NASA+. go.nasa.gov/41VXEsK
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🎉 Happy 20th Anniversary STARBASE! 🎉 STARBASE Wright-Patt is a K-12 @DeptofDefense STEM outreach program, that began in 2003 and has inspired more than 47,000 students. Learn more: afrl.af.mil/News/Article-Dis… #AFResearchLab | #STARBASEWright-Patt | @wpafbeo | @WrightPattAFB
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The WOW! program presented our Matter & Atoms lesson to 4th graders at Brantwood Elementary (Mad River Schools). They discussed atoms and molecules, acted out the 3 states of matter, and made Oobleck, a substance that imitates a solid and a liquid. WPAFBSTEM.COM
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The WOW! Bridges lesson was presented to 8th graders at Warner MS (Xenia Schools). They learned how Engineers plan a new bridge, the importance of tension and compression, and the strength of a triangle. Then they assembled and crossed their own bridge. WPAFBSTEM.COM
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The WOW! program presented our FORCES OF FLIGHT lesson to 6th graders at Warner MS (Xenia Schools). This lesson focuses on the Lift, Thrust, Drag and Weight. By adjusting variables students get their glider to fly farther, and stay in the air longer. WPAFBSTEM.COM
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The WOW! program presented our CLEAN HANDS and our VIRUS INVASION lessons to students at Mayfield Elementary (Middletown Schools). We talked about being safe from viruses, how fast they spread, covering our mouths when we cough & sneeze and handwashing! WPAFBSTEM.COM
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The WOW! program presented our BIOMIMICRY lesson to 5th graders at Fairbrook Elementary (Beavercreek Schools). Biomimicry is the science of imitating nature. Through our activities students examined objects made with biomimicry, and then created their own. WPAFBSTEM.COM
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The WOW! program presented our ANIMAL SURVIVAL lesson to students at Indian Riffle School (Kettering Schools). Students learned that animals need to adapt to keep up with their changing environment. They especially loved our board game about bat migration! WPAFBSTEM.COM
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The WOW! program presented our DESIGN THINKING lesson to students at The Miami Valley School. This lesson introduces students to a process used in problem solving. It focuses on empathy, what someone needs and why they might need it. WPAFBSTEM. COM
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