STARBASE Wright Patt

The STARBASE Wright-Patt program is a Department of Defense (DoD) initiative that offers students an opportunity to participate in various learning experiences designed to increase interest in and knowledge of science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM). The program is targeted at at-risk youth and provides a hands-on approach to learning, emphasizing teamwork and positive self-esteem. The program is currently operating at full capacity, hosting approximately 1500 students per year. The Air Force -- Research Lab is seeking a community partnership to provide a budget mechanism for hiring and paying STARBASE staff and to ensure that all federal and state requirements for employees are met. • The program is open to school districts within a 10-mile radius of Wright-Patterson Air Force Base. • The program provides a variety of learning experiences, including astronomy, model rocketry, and physics of flight. • The program is designed to increase interest in and knowledge of STEM subjects among at-risk youth. • The program provides supplementary materials for participating teachers and offers special programs for teachers and students year-round.