DeWine to attend Air Force STEM event next week

Ohio Governor-elect Mike DeWine will join Air Force Research Laboratory Commander Maj. Gen. William Cooley at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force on Sunday for a science event.

DeWine is attending the Science, Discovery and Family Fun event on Sunday from 1 to 4 p.m. The event, which is free and open to the public, will feature interactive science and technology displays and demonstrations.

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“We’re thrilled Ohio Governor-elect and Mrs. DeWine will participate at this event,” said Cooley. “We want to excite folks, especially young people, about science, technology, engineering and mathematics. The Air Force was a service born of science and technology innovation and we hope events like this will light a spark of interest for young people that will help prepare them for success in the workplace of the future.”

Free virtual reality and simulator rides will be available throughout the day and t-shirts will be launched by a robot to families in attendance.

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