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STEAM EXPO

The 2025 STEAM Expo, Elevate & Innovate: Building the Airmen of Tomorrow, is a hands-on showcase highlighting the power of science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics in shaping the U.S. Air Force’s future.

Step inside a fully transformed hangar filled with interactive exhibits, virtual reality experiences, and displays that bring innovation to life. From robotics and aerospace technology to creative problem-solving and digital design, the STEAM Expo shows how curiosity and critical thinking fuel the Airmen of today — and tomorrow.

Whether you're a student exploring future pathways or simply curious about how the Air Force leverages STEAM every day, this one-of-a-kind experience invites you to imagine boldly, explore deeply, and innovate fearlessly.

  • Civil Air Patrol Plane
  • Medical Education & Training Simulators
  • AFDW Aerospace Physiology Barany Chair
  • Washington Wizards
  • Heavy Construction Equipment Operations
  • Environmental Management Office – How we work with the Earth and persevere what we can while still meeting our missions and needs.
  • Maryland Education to Employment Ecosystem (MSE3)
  • National Radio Astronomy Observatory (NRAO)
  • Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson, Inc.
  • Dassault Aviation
  • Per-Geesh Construction – Advances in Construction Technology
  • Air Force Office of Scientific Research
  • JBA SparkX Cell Innovation & Idea Center – Using Technology to innovate the Air Force
  • Fire Prevention Office
  • United Airlines
  • Aircrew Flight Equipment
  • Explosive Ordinance Disposal
  • Capitol Technology University
  • AF Office of Scientific Research
  • Maryland Model Aviation
  • American Society of Aviation Artists
  • Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department
  • Legacy Bridges STEM Academy
  • Society of American Military Engineer
  • Air Force Performance Lab
  • Military Weather Flight
  • 316 Wing Historian Office – History of the Joint Base Andrews and Air Force District of Washington
  • 316 CES - Heavy Equipment
  • 316 CES - EOD
  • 316 CES - Environmental Office
  • 316 OG - Aerospace Physiology
  • 316 OG - Flight Equipment
  • Andrews Medical Group
  • NASA Goddard
  • NSWC Carderock - Sea Perch Robot
  • NSWCCD - Strategic Education & Outreach
  • Smithsonian – Interactive History
  • WEngineer (Wind Tunnel)
  • College Park Aviation Museum
  • Maryland STEM Festival
  • C8 Corvette
  • FAASTeam Program Manager
  • FIRST Chesapeake
  • GHD Inc.
  • Jacobs - Rocket launch simulation
  • Public Health Service
  • Procon Consulting
  • 9/11 Memorial Exhibit

STEAM Day is designed to inspire and educate the next generation of thinkers, leaders, and innovators. The event will feature hands-on exhibits, interactive activities, and live demonstrations from units across Joint Base Andrews and partners throughout the National Capital Region. Attendees will have the opportunity to explore the role of STEAM in military operations and discover how Airmen have driven technological progress across the decades.

K-12 schools and organizations are invited to attend the event as part of a special STEAM-focused field trip experience. Students will engage with cutting-edge technology, meet service members and STEAM professionals, and get a firsthand look at how the Air Force applies science and creativity in defense of the nation.

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