Science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) are fundamental to the advancement of human knowledge and understanding of the world around us. Progress in these fields occurs from the joint efforts of a multitude of people from various cultures, backgrounds, and ages. The Swamp Launch Rocket Team at the University of Florida believes the future of human advancement lies in instilling future generations of students with a passion towards STEM. Our Educational Engagement division seeks to use rocketry as a medium to educate and encourage further study of STEM topics within the Alachua county community and with students.

Swamp Launch Rocket Team’s history of working with Alachua County Public Schools and local community youth groups allows us to engage with young students and promote STEM learning opportunities in both traditional and nontraditional learning environments. We strive to provide age-appropriate lessons on physics, aerodynamics, and engineering design while also allowing students to engage in hands-on activities that promote creativity and critical thinking. Schools and youth groups are presented an overview of rocketry, our team’s rocket building process, and videos of our team’s earlier launches and past competition rockets. Students will be able to interact with the rockets from the videos depending on location.

Anyone interested in hosting an educational event with the rocket team should fill out a contact form located on the “Contact” page.