Forging tomorrow’s leaders through STEM mentorship
Krista Laviolette, (left) a University of West Florida mechanical engineering student, explains her team’s project alongside teammate Asline Heringer (right), UWF electrical engineering student, to Michael Contratto, (center) 96th Test Wing technical director during a STEM showcase at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida, July 31, 2025. The team's interactive dashboard is now being implemented by the 96th Range Group to streamline workflow. (U.S. Air Force photo by Michelle Gigante)