Outreach
Outreach & Community Engagement
Connecting Space@VT research with schools, communities, and the next generation of explorers.
80+
Students reached per year
15+
Events & workshops annually
10+
Schools & community partners
Outreach Program
Thinkabit Lab Innovation Space
Hands on hub introducing K-12 students to AI, IoT, robotics, and wireless technology in collaboration with Fairfax County Public Schools.
Conference
PI Mission Forum at SmallSat
Dr. Scott Bailey represented Space@VT at SDL’s Principal Investigator Mission Forum sharing mission insights with NASA and partner universities.
K-12 Engagement
Apple Ridge Farm Visit 2015
Students explored satellites and space weather through interactive demos led by Space@VT researchers and REU students.
STEM Outreach
Apple Ridge Farm Visit 2014
80 middle schoolers visited Space@VT for hands on activities in space physics and satellite engineering fostering early STEM curiosity.
Outreach Timeline
Thinkabit Lab Launch
Virginia Tech and Fairfax County Public Schools launched a new Thinkabit Lab Innovation Space introducing students to AI, IoT, and robotics.
PI Mission Forum
Dr. Scott Bailey participated in SDL’s PI Mission Forum at the SmallSat Conference, promoting mission collaboration and scientific exchange.
Apple Ridge Visit
Campers visited Space@VT for demonstrations and STEM activities supported by researchers and REU students.
Apple Ridge Program
80 students joined a day of hands on exploration of satellites, space weather, and engineering demos in collaboration with the REU program.
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