Field Trips and Events
Field Trips and Events
Bring STEM learning to life.
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Virginia Tech field trips and events give K-12 students opportunities to explore STEM, computing and emerging technologies through hands-on experiences in the greater Washington, D.C. area.
Offerings range from structured lab visits and annual community events to career-connected competitions and seasonal STEM experiences. Program availability, audience and scheduling vary by offering.
STEM Xplorers Field Trip
Bring your class or informal learning group to Virginia Tech’s Academic Building One K-12 Innovation Lab for interactive exhibits and hands-on activities designed to spark curiosity, creativity and STEM discovery.
Thinkabit Lab: Physical Computing & Career Exploration
Students in grades 4-12 explore strengths, interests and future careers, then move into hands-on design, physical computing and robotics challenges. The Virginia Tech Thinkabit Lab is supported by Qualcomm.
Virginia Tech Annual STEM Discovery Fair
This annual event invites K-12 students and families to explore science, technology, engineering and mathematics through interactive exhibits, hands-on activities and opportunities to connect with Virginia Tech people, programs and ideas.
Host a Student STEM Event or Competition
Virginia Tech can work with schools, student organizations and partner groups to host STEM and career-connected events and competitions. Experiences may include engineering and technology competitions, invention activities, demonstrations and career exploration connected to university and industry resources.
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