Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL)

The Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) is the science and technology arm of the Air Force and the new Space Force. We have five main locations around the country, and New Mexico is our second-largest location, with about 2000 staff members working mostly on Kirtland Air Force Base. Here in New Mexico AFRL focuses on technology for space systems which includes satellites and software, and technology for directed energy, which includes lasers and high-power microwaves.

Activities/Resources

AFRL offers apprenticeship and internship opportunities for high school students through two programs: Career STREAM and AFRL Scholars. You can find more information on Career STREAM
Activity/Resource Website: https://afrlnm.com/stem/stem-opportunities/

and more info on AFRL Scholars
Activity/Resource Website: https://afrlscholars.usra.edu/

DoD STEM has a website with great information on STEM Careers.
Activity/Resource Website: https://dodstem.us/explore/career/

Contact Information

Ronda Cole Harmon
AFRL NM STEM Academy Director
ronda@afrlnewmexico.com
(505) 846-8042
https://afrlnm.com/stem/