Air Force Designates 16 Acres at Wright-Patterson AFB for $38M STEM Center
A signing ceremony at Wright-Patterson AFB will designate 16 acres for a new STEM center aimed at training future scientists and engineers. Fundraising efforts will target $38 million from federal, state, and philanthropic sources. The center will host various educational partners and aims to consolidate resources for workforce development in the Dayton area. The project includes moving part of the base fence and securing a long-term land lease, providing a five-year timeline for development.
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The Air Force has designated 16 acres at Wright-Patterson AFB for a $38 million STEM center, aimed at preparing future scientists and engineers. A signing ceremony will initiate this project, which has been on the Dayton Region Priority Development list for years.
The center will combine resources from partners like Air Camp and the Wright-Patterson Educational Outreach Office. Fundraising will begin to secure the necessary funding from federal earmarks, state spending, and donations. The project allows for a five-year timeline to finalize funding, design, and contractor hiring, marking a significant milestone for workforce development in the Dayton area.
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