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Help students like Gabby reach for the stars! Gabby’s journey—from winning robotics awards at Base Camp to dreaming of aerospace engineering—reflects the incredible potential we can unlock with the right support. This year, the Virginia Space Flight Academy gave a record number of scholarships, opening doors for students of all backgrounds to thrive in STEM. But we need your help to keep this momentum going. Your donation, matched by the Bahethi Family Foundation up to $10,000, will provide transformative experiences for young minds like Gabby’s. Give by December 31 to double your impact and inspire the next generation of innovators!
Virginia Space Flight Academy (VASFA) has partnered with Newport News Public Schools (NNPS) on a five-year initiative, "Mission STEM: Pioneering Pathways in Robotics and Space Exploration," supported by a $2 million DoDEA grant. The program will engage over 450 students annually from 12 NNPS schools, offering hands-on experiences in robotics, space exploration, and more. Highlights include…
Explosions on the Moon! You read that right. Read this special STEM Fact Friday about measuring and analyzing lunar seismic activity. Tomorrow is also International Observe the Moon night, so get out and look up!
Black holes are among the most fascinating objects in the universe. In celebration of #BlackHoleFriday we curated a short list of resources for you to learn more about these oft-maligned cosmic quandaries.