STEM Kit Program

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NOTICE -- The STEM Kit application process for all members is temporarily closed.

ATTENTION: Please note that Maj. Gen. Regena Aye has announced a current stand down on using any sUAS STEM Kit on a federal installation. AEOs and AEMs, please check your emails for further guidance. Click HERE for FAQs concerning the sUAS STEM Kit Stand Down.

AE STEM Kit Program

The Civil Air Patrol’s Aerospace Education STEM Kit program provides STEM resources for hands-on, inquiry-based learning. The STEM Kit program has been providing a selection of STEM Kits to CAP Unit Aerospace Education Officers (AEOs) and CAP educator members since January 23, 2013, to educate the next generation STEM workforce. 

The kits come at no cost to recipients, are designed to enhance current CAP educational curriculum and programs and will be ready for immediate implementation. CAP Unit AE Officers (or commanders), as well as CAP members who are educators, including AFJROTC instructors, can select one kit from the available options.

We want to thank our members for applying for a kit, waiting patiently for their kit to arrive, working with students and cadets, and diligently completing evaluations.

Impact of CAP’s STEM Kit Program

80% of participants are more interested in STEM after being involved in the STEM Kit program.

How to Participate

A.  Members must be:

1. CAP AEOs

2. CAP Assistant AEOs

3. Squadron Commanders 

4. DAEs

5. Wing Commanders

6. DCS/AEs

7. CAP Educator Members

B.  Members must:

1. Complete the online application form and submit

2. Administer the Pre-test and gather results

3. Spend at least 6 hours with the STEM Kit

4. Administer the Post-test and gather results

5. Complete the online evaluation form and submit

See Detail Links in Left Menu Bar and kit descriptions HERE. 

See a listing of STEM Kit Recipients by state HERE.

See a sampling of how STEM Kits can connect to state standards. Click for Tennessee example HERE.