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Digital Learning Lab™
STEM4Them™ at the Military Child World Expo
Where Curiosity Meets Capability
The Digital Learning Lab powered by STEM4Them™, is an interactive innovation space within the Military Child World Expo designed to ignite curiosity, expand digital fluency, and connect military-connected youth to real-world pathways in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.
This is not a passive exhibit.
It is a hands-on ecosystem.
What Is STEM4Them™?
STEM4Them™ is a youth-centered learning platform built to:
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Expose students to emerging technologies
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Connect learning to leadership
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Bridge mobility gaps through portable skills
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Inspire both college-bound and career-ready pathways
Military-connected youth often experience academic transitions due to relocation. STEM4Them™ creates continuity through skill-based, transferable learning experiences.
Interactive STEM Demonstrations
Live coding environments, robotics showcases, engineering design challenges, and applied science stations.
Digital Innovation Pods Hands-on experiences with:
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Artificial Intelligence basics
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Cyber literacy
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Digital storytelling
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3D modeling & design
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Virtual simulation environments
FOA Planetarium Experience
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Immersive STEM-based exploration through astronomy, aerospace, and space science programming.
College & Career Pathway Connectors
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Institutions and organizations presenting academic pipelines, scholarships, certifications, internships, and workforce pathways.
Inside the Digital Learning Lab
Participants will engage in:
Interactive STEM Demonstrations
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Live coding environments, robotics showcases, engineering design challenges, and applied science stations.
Hands-on experiences with:
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Artificial Intelligence basics
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Cyber literacy
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Digital storytelling
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3D modeling & design
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Virtual simulation environments
Digital Innovation Pods
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Hands-on experiences with:
• Artificial Intelligence basics
• Cyber literacy
• Digital storytelling
• 3D modeling & design
• Virtual simulation environments
Why This Matters for Military-Connected Youth
Military-connected children develop adaptability, cross-cultural fluency, and resilience, traits that align strongly with STEM fields.
However, frequent school transitions can disrupt continuity in advanced coursework.
The Digital Learning Lab helps:
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Reinforce confidence in technical skills
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Provide exposure to emerging industries
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Normalize high-achievement aspirations
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Connect youth to mentors and institutions
This is about access.
This is about continuity.
This is about becoming.
Who Should Participate?
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Middle school students exploring interests
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High school students preparing for college or certifications
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Parents seeking pathway clarity
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Educators looking for partnership
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Universities and STEM organizations seeking outreach
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Civilian students and schools are also welcome.
The Home of the Military Child is inclusive.
For Colleges & STEM Organizations
We invite institutions and organizations to bring:
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Demonstration modules
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Mobile labs
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Hands-on engagement activities
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Faculty mentors
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Student ambassadors
Exhibitor participation is offered on a rolling basis.
Space allocation: 50 square feet per activation.
This Is Not Just About Careers
STEM4Them™ is not limited to engineering pipelines.
It is about digital citizenship, critical thinking, and innovation literacy.
Whether a student becomes a scientist, policymaker, entrepreneur, or artist, technological fluency is foundational.