What: We are raising funds to help our team, “Some Assembly Required”, travel to the UAS4STEM Championship competition at AirVenture in Oshkosh, Wisconsin in July. With your help, we're not just chasing a trophy—we’re sharpening our STEM skills, strengthening our teamwork, and building the confidence and capability that will prepare us for college and careers ahead.
Who: This year’s team is a talented and diverse group of nine students (four young women and five young men) from five high schools (grades 10-12). Our team is part of Explorer Post 1010 and is sponsored by Rockville Science Center (RSC), which hosts our team for meetings/build sessions every week.
Why: Our team has worked hard to qualify for the UAS4STEM Championship, and we are excited for them to have the opportunity to enhance and demonstrate their engineering, teamwork, and presentation skills while competing against six other teams in the Advanced class. They will also network with industry leaders and other future engineers, and participate in AirVenture activities.
When: We are raising funds from now through July 18.
How: Donate here to help support our team. Our current GoFundMe goal ($7,172) is 50% of the total estimated travel cost, which includes airfare, lodging, meals, and local transportation. Donations are typically tax-deductible in the U.S., and no amount is too small (or too large).
Corporate Support: Please ask your employer if they can match your donation. We are also offering corporate sponsorship opportunities - contact the Organizer for more information.
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The mission of the Rockville Science Center is to inspire a passion for lifelong exploration of science for our diverse community. Through our programs and our quest to bring a permanent interactive science center to Rockville and Montgomery County, we work to cultivate a sense of inquiry, discovery, wonder, and understanding of the scientific foundations of everyday life. We provide access to exciting educational science experiences for people of all ages.