STARBASE hosts the Night of Innovation & Discovery

STARBASE hosts the Night of Innovation & Discovery

Yaa Appiah’Mcmulty, STARBASE Arkansas director, describes the functions of the new education lab to families at the Jacksonville-Little Rock Air Force Base University Center, Arkansas, Dec. 3, 2024. Virtual reality is an innovative educational tool that can engage children by creating immersive, interactive learning experiences that make complex concepts more accessible and memorable. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Aidan Stein)

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STARBASE hosts the Night of Innovation & Discovery

Yaa Apppiah’Mcmulty, STARBASE Arkansas director, presents a new virtual reality education lab to parents and staff at the Jacksonville-Little Rock Air Force Base University Center, Arkansas, Dec. 3, 2024. Inspiring young children to explore STEM fields is crucial for fostering curiosity, developing critical thinking skills, and preparing the next generation to tackle future challenges. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Aidan Stein)

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STARBASE hosts the Night of Innovation & Discovery

Parents and other members of the audience use cameras to document the new virtual reality education tool at the Jacksonville-Little Rock Air Force Base University Center, Arkansas, Dec. 3, 2024. Inspiring young children to explore STEM fields is crucial for fostering curiosity, developing critical thinking skills, and preparing the next generation to tackle future challenges. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Aidan Stein)

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STARBASE hosts the Night of Innovation & Discovery

Sara Berley, STARBASE Arkansas instructor, collaborates with the team to present new lab and educational facilities at the Jacksonville-Little Rock Air Force Base University Center, Arkansas, Dec. 3, 2024. DoD STARBASE is a premier educational program, sponsored by the Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Reserve Affairs. At DoD STARBASE students participate in challenging "hands-on, mind-on" activities in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM). (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Aidan Stein)

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STARBASE hosts the Night of Innovation & Discovery

From left, Col. N’Keiba Estelle, 19th Mission Support Group commander, and Yaa Appiah’Mcmulty, STARBASE Arkansas director, speak together amongst families about the educational opportunities of the new virtual reality lab at the Jacksonville-Little Rock Air Force Base University Center, Arkansas, Dec. 3, 2024. Virtual reality is an innovative educational tool that can engage children by creating immersive, interactive learning experiences that make complex concepts more accessible and memorable. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Aidan Stein)

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STARBASE hosts the Night of Innovation & Discovery

Yaa Appiah’Mcmulty, STARBASE Arkansas director, describes the opportunities young students are able to take advantage of through the new virtual reality lab at the Jacksonville-Little Rock Air Force Base University Center, Arkansas, Dec. 3, 2024. Virtual reality is an innovative educational tool that can engage children by creating immersive, interactive learning experiences that make complex concepts more accessible and memorable. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Aidan Stein)

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STARBASE hosts the Night of Innovation & Discovery

Yaa Appiah’Mcmulty, STARBASE Arkansas director, collaborates with students to conduct science experiments in a classroom at the Jacksonville-Little Rock Air Force Base University Center, Arkansas, Dec. 3, 2024. Science experiments offer kids and families a hands-on learning experience, fostering curiosity, creativity, and a deeper understanding of scientific concepts through interactive exploration. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Aidan Stein)

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STARBASE hosts the Night of Innovation & Discovery

Young students and families collaborate to conduct science experiments together in the classroom at the Jacksonville-Little Rock Air Force Base University Center, Arkansas, Dec. 3, 2024. Science experiments offer kids and families a hands-on learning experience, fostering curiosity, creativity, and a deeper understanding of scientific concepts through interactive exploration. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Aidan Stein)

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STARBASE hosts the Night of Innovation & Discovery

Sara Berley, STARBASE Arkansas instructor, explains the process of a science experiment to students and families at the Jacksonville-Little Rock Air Force Base University Center, Arkansas, Dec. 3, 2024. Science experiments offer kids and families a hands-on learning experience, fostering curiosity, creativity, and a deeper understanding of scientific concepts through interactive exploration. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Aidan Stein)

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STARBASE hosts the Night of Innovation & Discovery

Families learn about the educational material provided by the instructors to the students in the classroom at Jacksonville-Little Rock Air Force Base University Center, Arkansas, Dec. 3, 2024. Science experiments provide families and children with an interactive, hands-on way to spark curiosity, inspire creativity, and deepen their understanding of scientific principles. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Aidan Stein)

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STARBASE hosts the Night of Innovation & Discovery

Families and students work together to build model aircrafts in a classroom at the Jacksonville-Little Rock Air Force Base University Center, Arkansas, Dec. 3, 2024. Science experiments provide families and children with an interactive, hands-on way to spark curiosity, inspire creativity, and deepen their understanding of scientific principles. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Aidan Stein)

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STARBASE hosts the Night of Innovation & Discovery

Families collaborate to build model aircraft in a classroom at the Jacksonville-Little Rock Air Force Base University Center, Arkansas, Dec. 3, 2024. Science experiments provide families and children with an interactive, hands-on way to spark curiosity, inspire creativity, and deepen their understanding of scientific principles. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Aidan Stein)

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The STARBASE Arkansas program hosts the Night of Innovation & Discovery for young students and families at the Jacksonville-Little Rock Air Force Base University Center, Arkansas, Dec. 3, 2024. The event showcased a new virtual reality lab that provided young students to utilize new technology in their education to inspire the Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) fields.