Dahlgren Museum – The Anemometer

The Dahlgren Heritage Museum, in partnership with the prestigious NSWCDD STEM Group, will conduct its first free 2025 STEM session for local area 3rd to 6th graders on January 16th. Guided by STEM Champion and instructor Ms. Erica Borgers, a Senior Scientist at NSWC Dahlgren and a doctoral candidate in Chemistry at George Mason University, the students will participate in an activity titled “Understanding the Anemometer.” This STEM activity is an excellent opportunity for students to learn about and interact with the instrument measuring wind speed and pressure. Anemometers are important tools for meteorologists, who study weather patterns and physicists.

Parents/guardians are welcome to wait at the museum or to return for pickup by 7:30 p.m. Adults are asked to sign a consent form for photos to be used by the museum. The event is free, but donations to the museum are appreciated.