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STEM<\/span> Academy<\/span><\/strong><\/h1>\n

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Inspiring the workforce of the future . . .<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n

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AFRL NM STEM Academy is a science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) education outreach program sponsored by the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) at Kirtland Air Force Base (KAFB). We offer hands-on, minds-on STEM activities that engage teachers and students in the application of STEM content in the context of a real-world setting, and introduce connections to STEM careers at KAFB.\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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We provide structured “missions” during the school year that provide opportunities for students in 5th – 12th grades to explore a variety of STEM concepts:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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Mission to Mars<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

DoD STARBASE NM<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

DoD STARBASE Advanced<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Tech Mission<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Robotics Challenge<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

STEM Challenge<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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The curriculum for our missions is aligned with Common Core and Next Generation Science Standards.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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Many of the activities included in our missions focus on the application of basic STEM concepts behind technologies being developed by AFRL’s Directed Energy and Space Vehicle Directorates at KAFB.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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Our missions are open to students from public and private schools, as well as home school families.\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

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Our ultimate goal is to increase the number of qualified candidates pursuing STEM-related careers.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

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Objectives<\/strong><\/h2>\n

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Increase awareness and interest in both STEM content and STEM careers<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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Provide opportunities for students to apply STEM content in context<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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Involve AFRL STEM professionals in outreach activities<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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We also support annual local \/ regional community STEM events.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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AFRL NM STEM Academy is implemented through a Partnership Intermediarty Agreement between AFRL and New Mexico Tech.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

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