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Explore Virginia Tech programs, events and learning opportunities for students, educators and partners. Use the filters to narrow options by age group and type of program or experience, then select a program to learn more.
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K-12 STEM PathwaysBring Virginia Tech STEM learning to your school through Betabox mobile lab experiences in engineering, coding, robotics, circuits, autonomous systems and educator support.
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Field Trips and EventsExplore Virginia Tech K-12 STEM field trips and events in the greater Washington, D.C. area, including STEM Xplorers, Thinkabit Lab, STEM Discovery Fair, competitions and seasonal events.
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STEM Xplorers Field TripExplore STEM Xplorers Field Trip at Virginia Tech with hands-on learning and college and career readiness, real-world STEM skills and future opportunities.
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Thinkabit Lab Physical Computing and Career Exploration
The Thinkabit Labs, supported by our partner Qualcomm, this program hosts 3000-4000 visitors annually, and over 40,000 since it was established in 2016. Students in grades 4-12 explore their own strengths and interests, emerging and future careers, and then engage in hands-on design-build-program experiences leading to their own creative robotic device. We are actively seeking supporting sponsors for regional and local programs.
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Virginia Tech Annual STEM Discovery Fair
Join Virginia Tech’s annual STEM Discovery Fair in Alexandria for hands-on K-12 activities, interactive exhibits and opportunities to explore STEM.
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Host a Student STEM Event or Competition
Host a customized student STEM event or competition with Virginia Tech featuring engineering, invention, career exploration and hands-on learning.
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STEM Programs & CompetitionsExplore Virginia Tech K-12 STEM programs, summer experiences and competitions featuring invention, AI, robotics, drones, engineering, physical computing and emerging technologies.
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Science of FlightExplore Science of Flight at Virginia Tech, a hands-on elementary STEM program featuring drone soccer, aviation, robotics, engineering design and STEM career exploration.
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Flight Lab: Drone Dynamics in Action
Flight Lab: Drone Dynamics in Action immerses students in the science of flight through hands-on drone piloting and coding challenges. Participants will explore lift, thrust, drag, and weight while learning to fly drones manually and program autonomous flight paths with block coding.
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Invention Virginia & Invention DC
Explore Invention Virginia and Invention DC, Virginia Tech K-12 invention education programs featuring prototyping, project-based STEM learning and entrepreneurship.
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Summer STEM Programs for Elementary Students
Virginia Tech elementary summer STEM programs offer hands-on engineering, data, technology and project-based learning designed to build curiosity and confidence.
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Summer STEM Programs for Middle School Students
Explore Virginia Tech middle school summer STEM programs featuring AI, robotics, sensors, coding, engineering design and career-connected hands-on learning.
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Summer STEM Programs for High School Students
Virginia Tech high school summer STEM programs feature drones, flight science, sensors, data, coding and engineering through hands-on, career-connected learning.
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U.S. Drone Soccer
Build, program and pilot drones through Virginia Tech’s U.S. Drone Soccer program, a team-based STEM experience for students in grades 6-12.
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Makerspace, Physical Computing & AI Experiences
Explore Virginia Tech makerspace experiences using physical computing, AI, sensors and robotics through hands-on, project-based STEM learning.
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TechTrek: AI, Chip, & IoT Innovation High School Camp
Explore TechTrek at Virginia Tech, a high school camp focused on AI, semiconductor technology, physical computing, machine learning and the Internet of Things.
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STEM Reading & Literacy Resources
Explore STEM Reading & Literacy Resources at Virginia Tech with career exploration and industry-connected learning, real-world STEM skills and future opportunities.
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Mobile & School-based ProgramsBring Virginia Tech STEM learning to your school through Betabox mobile lab experiences in engineering, coding, robotics, circuits, autonomous systems and educator support.
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Betabox Mobile STEM Lab Experiences
Bring Virginia Tech Betabox STEM experiences to your school for hands-on engineering, robotics, coding, circuits, autonomous systems and career-connected learning.
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Exceptional Learner ProgramExplore Virginia Tech Strengths Forward, flexible STEM experiences designed to support high-aptitude learners who may be under-engaged in traditional learning environments.
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College & Technical Career ReadinessExplore Virginia Tech applied STEM and career and technical education programs featuring AI, physical computing, robotics, smart construction, advanced manufacturing and hands-on career-connected learning.
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Applied STEM & CTE Programs & PathwaysExplore Virginia Tech applied STEM and career and technical education programs featuring AI, physical computing, robotics, smart construction, advanced manufacturing, and hands-on career-connected learning.
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Tech for Good: Physical Computing, AI & Career Exploration
Explore Virginia Tech Tech for Good programs using physical computing, AI, IoT, robotics and invention for hands-on STEM learning and career exploration.
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Smart Construction & Advanced Manufacturing Learning Experiences
Explore Virginia Tech smart construction and advanced manufacturing learning with 3D printing, XR/VR, robotics, drones, physical AI and career pathways.
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Industry-connected LearningExplore Virginia Tech industry-connected STEM programs that link learners with career pathways, emerging technologies, credentials, employers, and real-world experiences.
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Industry-Connected Learning Partnerships
Partner with Virginia Tech on industry-connected STEM learning, including guest experts, curriculum co-design, site visits, student projects, and career pathways.
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Energy Education & Career PathwaysExplore Virginia Tech energy education and career pathways connecting energy fundamentals, emerging technologies, STEM learning and workforce opportunities.
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Educator Resources & Professional LearningSupporting educators. Strengthening STEM learning. Through professional learning, curriculum development, and regional collaboration, Virginia Tech partners with educators to translate research into practice—strengthening instruction, building capacity, and supporting meaningful STEM experiences from classrooms to communities.
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Professional LearningExplore Virginia Tech professional learning for K-12, STEM, CTE, and postsecondary educators through hands-on, customized, and industry-connected experiences.
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Technical Education & STEM Professional Learning
Virginia Tech offers customized STEM and CTE professional learning for educators, connecting technical content, industry practice and career-connected instruction.
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K-12 STEM Professional Learning & Support
Virginia Tech K-12 professional learning supports educators with STEM and computer science workshops, consultation and customized implementation support.
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Curriculum and FrameworksExplore Virginia Tech STEM and computer science curriculum resources, classroom materials, educational frameworks, and program design and evaluation services.
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Curriculum, Program Design & Evaluation Services
Virginia Tech provides STEM and technical education curriculum design, program implementation and evaluation support for schools, agencies and education partners.
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CODEIT Virginia Computer Science Programming Progression
Explore CODEIT Virginia, a K-8 computer science programming progression aligned with Virginia standards, with Scratch-based curriculum and educator support.
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STEM Materials Release & Return Program
Virginia Tech K-12 Initiatives helps educators request STEM and computer science materials, including robots, drones and engineering kits, for classroom use.
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Regional STEM Ecosystem ConveningVirginia Tech convenes educators and partners for STEM strategic planning, computer science implementation, regional collaboration, and ecosystem development.
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Professional Experiences & InternshipsExplore Virginia Tech research, internships, work-based learning and professional STEM experiences connecting students with real-world skills and career pathways.
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Research ExperiencesExplore Virginia Tech STEM research experiences, student research partnerships, and college-readiness opportunities for high school learners and education partners.
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Work-Based Learning & Student Research Partnerships
Partner with Virginia Tech on work-based learning, internships and student research that connect authentic projects with career preparation and industry engagement.
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Work-Based Learning and Internships
Explore Virginia Tech internships, graduate fellowships, registered apprenticeships, and career-connected STEM experiences that build professional and technical skills.
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College Student Opportunities in K-12 STEM
Virginia Tech undergraduate and graduate students can build research, leadership and STEM education experience through K-12 curriculum and program opportunities.
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Program FinderDiscover Virginia Tech STEM programs and experiences designed for different ages, interests and learning goals. Use the filters to browse by age group and program or experience type to find opportunities that are right for you.
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K-12 school, teacher/educator and student programs: K-12 Initiatives
Workforce, technical education and partnership opportunities: Technical Education and Workforce Development