SOFWOLF (Special Operations Forces, Warrior Outdoor Leadership for the Future) is a research and educational 501 3(c) that teaches Gold Star Youth STEM skills using both accredited curriculum and real-world scenarios. In St. Petersburg, SOFWOLF hosts a drone program that teaches youth how to collect and process geospatial data using drones; the real-world scenario used to teach students to use drones and data science to assist in early detection and mitigation strategies of red tide.