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Oct. 21, 2024
AFRL marks 20th anniversary of DOD WPAFB STARBASE program with more than 47,000 STEM students supported to date

The Air Force Research Laboratory, or AFRL, celebrated the 20th anniversary of the Department of Defense STARBASE Wright-Patt program Oct. 4, 2024, at the Wright-Patterson Air Force Base Child Development Center, on Spinning Road near Area B, in Dayton, Ohio.DVIDS link:
June 28, 2024
AFRL recognizes 2024 New Mexico Excellence in STEM at annual awards event

More than 100 people from across New Mexico gathered to celebrate those doing exceptional work in STEM education at the annual New Mexico Excellence in STEM Awards hosted by the Air Force Research Laboratory, or AFRL, Tech Engagement Office. The awards, known as the STEMYS, took place June 21, 2024,
May 21, 2024
AFRL scientists, engineers promote STEM careers at WPAFB Spring Job Shadow Day

Scientists and engineers from across the Air Force Research Laboratory, or AFRL, helped to inspire the next generation of STEM professionals at the Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, or WPAFB, Spring Job Shadow Day, March 11, 2024. The program, which is sponsored by WPAFB’s Educational Outreach
May 3, 2024
AFRL enhances workforce through STEM outreach programs

The Air Force Research Laboratory, or AFRL’s, Munitions Directorate recently hired three former interns directly from its esteemed STEM outreach programs to serve Eglin Air Force Base in delivering effective and affordable munitions technologies to the warfighter. The new AFRL employees demonstrate
April 24, 2024
Project Arc: Delivering tailored innovations to 435th AGOW warfighters

The 435th Air Ground Operations Wing hosted the first Project Arc team October 2023 - April 2024 at Ramstein Air Base, Germany. The team integrated with 435th AGOW units, and conducted a broad range of technological support and advancements to improve mission accomplishment and solve problems
April 4, 2024
AFRL’s Aloha Telescope celebrates 10-year anniversary empowering students through outreach

It’s been 10 years since the Air Force Research Laboratory, or AFRL, successfully launched the astronomy outreach program called Aloha Explorations at the Air Force Maui Optical and Supercomputing site, or AMOS, in Maui, Hawaii. The STEM outreach project involving AFRL, the Georgia Institute of
April 1, 2024
AFRL extends deadline for the 2024 AFRL Commander’s Challenge

The Air Force Research Laboratory, or AFRL, announced an extension for individuals interested in competing in AFRL Commander’s Challenge. The new deadline is April 19. DVIDS link: https://www.dvidshub.net/news/467476/afrl-extends-deadline-2024-afrl-commanders-challenge
March 15, 2024
AFRL senior leaders encourage Ohio youth at annual robotics state championship

Middle and high school students joined senior Air Force Research Laboratory, or AFRL, leaders at Hobart Arena in Troy, Ohio, March 9, 2024, to participate in the For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology, or FIRST, Tech Challenge Ohio State Championship. Thirty-six teams across Ohio
March 5, 2024
Academia and workforce mutually benefit from new radiation effects and testing lab

KIRTLAND AIR FORCE BASE, N.M. – The Air Force Research Laboratory, or AFRL’s, Space Vehicles Directorate held a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new University of New Mexico, or UNM, COSMIAC Radiation Effects Lab, or CREL, Dec. 8, 2023.The DVIDS link for this story is:
March 1, 2024
AFRL Commander urges “AFMC Teammates” to participate in 2024 AFRL Commander’s Challenge

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio (AFRL) — Air Force Research Laboratory, or AFRL, Commander Maj. Gen. Scott A. Cain announced in a letter addressed to the Air Force Materiel Command Feb. 29, 2024, that AFRL will host the AFRL Commander’s Challenge this year. The event, which is open to junior