Full Throttle STEM®

About

Full Throttle STEM® (FTS) is a middle school and high school STEM initiative centered on physics, math, and Modeling and Simulations (M&S) applied to the sport of racing. It provides students with relevant learning opportunities and challenges their critical thinking and problem-solving abilities. The Full Throttle STEM content reflects the engineering challenges that Air Force engineers currently face. Students participating in Full Throttle STEM activities utilize some of the same software tools relied upon by Department of Defense (DoD) scientists and engineers.


Goal

The goal of this event is to spark student interest in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) and increase interest in related career fields. Participating teachers and students will be utilizing a series of project-based STEM learning materials that were developed at the GRILL®.


Throughout their academic semester, students will focus on applying skills such as physics (in racing), graphics design, and marketing to design, develop and race their own RC car. This event allows students the opportunity to showcase their STEM related projects, including their modeling and simulation-based work, and participate in learning opportunities that culminate in a live RC race car competition at the National Museum of the United States Air Force.


Full Throttle STEM Events

Full Throttle STEM At Eldora Speedway

Where: Eldora Speedway, New Weston Ohio

When: May 13th, 2025, 9:30 AM -1:30 PM

Who: Grades 6-12

Full Throttle STEM At The NMUSAF

Where: National Museum of The United States Air Force, Dayton Ohio

When: May 15th, 2025, 9:30 AM -1:30 PM

Who: Grades 6-12

Resources

Thank you for your interest and patience! An updated brochure on grant information will be coming soon.

FTS South

Full-Throttle-STEM-2025-Flyer-SOUTH-Cleared (1).pdf

FTS North

Full-Throttle-STEM-2025-Flyer-NORTH-Cleared.pdf

Grant Information

Full Throttle STEM 2025 Grant App.pdf
*Grant funds are limited.

Questions?

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Photos From Past Events

Students with UAS
Students racing RC cars
Students getting ready for a STEM activity
Students racing RC cars