STEM Camps
COSMIC’s STEM program utilizes practical and hands-on educational experiences both at COSMIC and in the community. These events help build and improve the current and future workforce by providing students with opportunities to develop technical skills and investigate real-world challenges relevant to the Space Force and its partners. Some of these activities include StellarXplorers space camps, introductory space programs, student IT days, and other space-related lessons with our portable planetarium.
Drone Camp
Drone Camp is a hands-on, technical application camp where students will learn the basics of coding, programming, and flying drones, in addition to hearing from Air Force subject matter experts.
StellarXplorers
StellarXplorers is a space system design camp where students focus on team problem-solving associated with sending objects to space, determining payload, and satellite coverage using Systems Toolkit.
Robotics Camp
Robotics camp will engage students in technical learning through the coding and programming of VEX robots. Throughout the week, students will come up with a solution to a real-world problem.
Coding Camp
Students will engage in hands-on coding activities using block coding and Python programming languages. Students will gain an understanding on how coding is utilized in Air Force STEM careers.
LEGACY Craftsman Camp
The goal of Craftsman Camp is to build an interest in STEM through hands-on activities while showing how math and science apply to the world around us. This camp builds knowledge while reinforcing self-confidence and leadership. Age progression camps prepare each student for the next phase.
STEM Resources
Universities Space Research Association (USRA) administers a three-pronged approach to strengthening the science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) workforce pipeline that includes: the AFRL Scholars Program, AFRL Scholars Professionals, and the University Research and Engagement Program (UREP). This portfolio of enriching programs aligns directly with the Federal STEM Strategy and Department of Defense (DoD) STEM mission for the U.S. Department of the Air Force by offering immersive project-based learning opportunities for students and postdoctoral fellows.