DASEF: Inspiring Young Minds - 2026

Our auction goal of $5,000 will help DASEF to continue in our strive to improve the quality of life through our advocacy of education, the environment, and strengthening the workforce.
Your contribution will help us in continuing to cover operating expenses and implement our school and community programs, events, academies, and workshops. These outreach activities and volunteer efforts are helping to enrich Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) education in K- College classrooms and for the general public.

HOW THIS WILL WORK;

• Anyone 18 years old and older can bid on prizes in this auction.
• Bidding will begin April 10th  at 5 pm & end April 14th at 11:45 pm.
• You may view all auction items without creating an account,  but to bid you will need to create a 32auctions account. There is no cost to register or bid.
•  Each prize will go to the highest bidder on each item when the auction closes.
•  Items with no bids will revert to DASEF.
• Besides 'Exact' bids, 32 Auctions also allows an optional 'Proxy' bid. That is a bid to a given not-to-exceed amount, which automatically raises lower bids by the minimal increment amount.
• No "Sniping!" Items have a bid during the final 3 minutes have the end time automatically ended by 3 minutes. (max 30 minute extension)
• Make sure to CLICK ON THE PICTURES and you will find more pictures of that item from a different angle.
  
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• *GIFT CARDS/Certificates
• * GIFT BASKETS
• *Space Related Items
• * Miscellaneous items will follow. And more Space related items are at the end.
• You can sort items by category. Choose the drop down arrows next to the heading: " All items(167)". Then you can pick a category to view.

• If you win, you will receive an email confirmation alerting you that you have won and need to pay for your prize.
• You may pay via PayPal, credit card/debit cards online through 32 Auctions. You may pay cash when you pick up in person, please bring exact change.
• Items can be picked up in Smyrna at our Outpost, 140 Dinosaur Drive in the Big Oak Park on the date and times listed with the item.

 CELEBRATING THIRTY- SIX YEARS OF EXCELLENCE

The Delaware AeroSpace Education Foundation (DASEF) exists to inspire and educate the people of the Delaware Valley in the areas of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) with academies, presentations, professional development, events, and activities and our new Delaware Discovery Center in Smyrna.

Since 1990, the objective of the DAA has been to provide hands-on training and experience in aerospace-related activities and fields. Throughout the week, cadets are continually challenged to think, design, solve, build, and work cooperatively. All academies are designed to integrate the study of STEM using Earth and Space education as the unifying framework.Dr. Stephanie M.G. Wright, President of the DASEF, heads the staff of the Academy. Talented experts in a cooperative learning experience supplement our excellent staff of teachers and young people. Lessons focus on applied learning through problem solving.  Students learn in small groups, emphasizing the teamwork necessary in the real world.

 DASEF offers learning opportunities through school programs, field trips, educator workshops, library programs, community events, and summer academies.  DASEF programs compliment the STEM curriculum followed by the state of Delaware.  The DASEF campus, located at Big Oak Park in Smyrna, DE, is currently home to the Delaware Discovery Center, the Outpost and the Galaxy Garden. 

DASEF’s vision is driven by the belief that "Wisdom Begins with Wonder." Capitalizing on natural curiosity, we provide activities that include a problem-solving component that enriches the applied learning process for participants.

Your contribution (via winning bid or monetary donation) will help us in continuing to cover operating expenses and implementing our school and community programs, events, academies, and workshops.   Our outreach activities and volunteer efforts help to enrich Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) education in K- College classrooms and for the general public.

Your auction bid/donation to DASEF will provide funding for us to continue to contribute to the academic development of students, educators and others through the delivery of these context-based activities consistent with current research and development.

Please visit us....
website: https://www.dasef.org/
Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/DEstinationDASEF