BL About Requirements Virginia Space Grant Consortium's FREE, university-based summer program will ignite your curiosity and help you discover what a career in STEM is like. BLAST participants are immersed in the college experience for 3 exciting days packed with STEM activities and demonstrations led by university faculty. BLAST is a partnership between VSGC, Old Dominion University, Radford University, The University of Virginia, Virginia Tech, William & Mary, and the Commonwealth of Virginia. Contact: Phoenix Williams, STEM Education Specialist (BLAST Coordinator) Debbie Ross, Program Specialist vsgcblast@odu.edu December 1 to February 1 Visit vsgc.odu.edu/blast Currently in 8th or 9th grade C+ or better grade average Interest in STEM! Virginia resident and U.S. Citizen or legal permanent resident Application Window Your interest in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math could make you a perfect fit for BLAST! No prior STEM experience required!

BLAST Program

Fairfield Middle School

December 12, 2025

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