Air & Space STEM Outreach

02/17/2026

02/16/2026

K-12 classroom 🫱🏼‍🫲🏽 Air Force Airmen

Our signature program will open for registration on February 27, 2026.

Learn more about how to get involved: dafstem.us/stemtosky

02/14/2026

Send these Valentines to a fellow STEM lover!🫶🏼🩷

02/13/2026

02/12/2026

Expand your mind and continue the journey through our Energy & Quantum module with Electromagnetic Force!

👉🏻dafstem.us/induction-electromagnetic-force/

02/11/2026

Our team member Danielle has been spearheading the development of new educational curriculum based on the U.S. Department of War Critical Technology Areas.

These modules take complex concepts and break them down for K-12 audiences, allowing educators to elevate student's foundational skills and knowledge for future careers in STEM.

Energy and Quantum, the first module, is out now. 👇🏼

dafstem.us/critical-technologies/energy-and-quantum/

02/09/2026

Valentine's Day is coming up - candy is everywhere.

How can you utilize these treats for scientific discovery in the classroom? Something as simple as gummy bears and a flashlight illustrate absorption and transmission of light. 🔦

Light has many properties. Learn more by checking out this free, downloadable resource : dafstem.us/illumination-explainer

02/06/2026

Trick taking card games can help explain quantum computing.

You've probably seen our Spades activity featured before, but do you know why the Air Force connection exists?

It's all about probability and superposition.👇🏼

https://dafstem.us/quantum-computing-explainer/

01/30/2026

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01/26/2026

School closed due to the winter storm?🥶

Equip your kids with a snow day packet full of fun activities that ✨happen to be✨ educational at the same time.

dafstem.us/educator-resources/

It's as easy as download, print, and send home - AHEAD of the next snow storm!

Choose activities that are accessible and encourage learning even when the classroom is empty.

01/24/2026

Education should create a bridge to the future, not create barriers.

Air & Space STEM Outreach provides access to free, educational resources for K-12 classrooms right at ⭐️ dafstem.us/educator-resources.

The primary purpose of these materials is to aid teachers in building the skills their students will need for a career in the Air & Space forces.

When learning is inclusive, classrooms become places where everyone can thrive. 💫