AFOSR STEM
STEM Outreach and Engagement within the Air Force Office of Scientific Research
Our mission is to promote STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) in classrooms across the United States through partnering with educators, national programs, and formal institutions. We aim to empower all students through deeply relevant learning experiences, inspiring guest speakers, and highlighting the diverse people and projects within our laboratories. Come learn with us!
The Air Force Office of Scientific Research in the news:
STEM Stories Worth Sharing
The Tale of the Snail Slime Wrangler
Scientific American - 10-minute listen
Did you know that the Air and Space Forces have a keen interest in snail mucus? Listen to this fascinating episode on some peculiar AFOSR-funded research.
10 Years of the Aloha Telescope
Air Force Research Laboratory
This collaborative STEM outreach program is celebrating ten years of empowering students and teachers across the country. The Aloha Telescope provides a unique opportunity to get live observations during the school day!
Professional Learning Opportunities with AFOSR STEM:
Are you a K-12 STEM teacher in the National Capital Region? Are you interested in collaborating with other educators on interdisciplinary projects, connecting with subject matter experts and taking part in an immersive professional learning experience? Apply to be a part of our latest cohort!
Applications have now closed.
Academy Dates: July 29 - August 2, 2024
Have free access to quality educational resources for your classroom, on-site professional learning opportunities at the National Air and Space Museum and a $800 stipend for participating.
Registrations have now closed.
Our first on-site professional learning session is March 9, 2024, with subsequent offerings in the 2024-2025 academic year.
Interested in applying to future professional learning programs?
We will open applications for both the 2025 STEM Teacher Leadership Academy and the 2024-2025 ACCESS Lending Library Program in Fall/Winter 2024! Sign up for our monthly newsletter for updates on these and other outreach initiatives in the National Capital Region.