The Wyoming Air National Guard’s 153rd Airlift Wing will host the largest science, technology, engineering, art and mathematics experience in the state this month.
The event, called Discovery Day, brings together local colleges and universities, trade career experts and STEAM-focused organizations to inspire the next generation of leaders and innovators.
“Discovery Day is about opening doors for our youth and showing them what’s possible,” Capt. Dalton King, Officer in Charge of Discovery Day said. “By partnering with local colleges, trade organizations and STEAM leaders, we hope to connect students with opportunities that spark curiosity and encourage them to explore careers that shape the future of Wyoming and our nation.”
Designed for area youth, educators and families, Discovery Day offers hands-on learning experiences and interactive displays showcasing aviation, science, technology, engineering and math.
Local companies and community organizations will join Guard members to highlight diverse career pathways, from higher education to skilled trades and emerging tech fields. More than 100 STEM professionals and a wide range of interactive exhibits from organizations like NASA, University of Wyoming, Laramie County Community College, Wyoming Game & Fish, National Weather Service and Civil Air Patrol, among others will be present.
The event will be held on Sept. 25 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Wyoming Air National Guard Base located at 217 Dell Range Blvd. in Cheyenne. The 153rd Airlift Wing is the state’s only Air National Guard flying unit. The unit is also one of only four in the nation trained and equipped with the Modular Airborne Fire Fighting System, which enables its aircraft to battle wildfires across the United States.
To RSVP your school or group to the event, reach out to Capt. Dalton King at dalton.king.8@us.af.mil or 307-772-6444.