This amendment provides one-to-one state matching funds for a multi-platform STEM education engagement program and research study, consisting of 1,000 4th-7th grade students across Hampton Roads to participate in a two-year fully immersive educational engagement program, via the Virginia Air & Space Center. The program will include thorough research and evaluation of the sample and control groups that will be conducted before, throughout, and after the two-year project period. Research findings of this study will be disseminated to the Department of Education, Virginia Superintendents of Schools, School Board officials and all other relevant statewide venues.