Last week on the National Teacher Appreciation Day, the Oklahoma Department of Aerospace and Aeronautics (ODAA) proudly extended its heartfelt gratitude to the remarkable aerospace and aviation educators who are shaping the future of their state. From Tulsa to Lawton, and Alva to Broken Bow dedicated teachers play a pivotal role in nurturing the next […]
Aerospace Education
Pioneers of Tomorrow invited to explore the world of aerospace at Farnborough International Airshow
The next generation of leaders are invited to experience the world of aerospace, engineering and STEM at Farnborough International Airshow’s Pioneers of Tomorrow, a dedicated day to inspire, engage and recruit the industry’s future workforce. Organized in collaboration between Farnborough International and ADS, and as part of the world-famous Farnborough International Airshow, the event will […]
Minnesota Teacher Selected as the 2024 A. Scott Crossfield Aerospace Educator of the Year
The National Aviation Hall of Fame (NAHF) has announced that Mark Westlake STEAM Specialist and Director of the St. Thomas Academy Innovation Center in St. Paul, Minnesota, has been selected as the NAHF’s 2024 A. Scott Crossfield Educator of the Year. The Crossfield Award, founded in 1986 by NAHF Enshrinee Scott Crossfield, is a juried […]
Vertical Flight Society Announces the Winners of the 4th Annual Design-Build-Vertical Flight Competition
Photo above – Texas A&M University Wins Top Honors in Student eVTOL Drone Competition. The Vertical Flight Society (VFS) has announced the winners of its fourth annual Design-Build-Vertical Flight (DBVF) Competition. Texas A&M University took first place, University of Maryland took second and the Georgia Institute of Technology took third. VFS awarded a total of […]
SIU Aviation Students Receive Scholarships from The Boeing Company
Photo above – SIU Aviation students celebrate receiving scholarships as part of a grant program funded by The Boeing Company. From left are Doug Carr, Faith Ortega, SIU Aviation students Sami Liller, Melissa Pfaff, Fawne Maguire and Grace Gray, Harry Barrett Jr. and Dristin Rose. (Photo by Russell Bailey) Fifteen students in Southern Illinois University […]
Flexjet Chairman Kenn Ricci Joins Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Board of Trustees
Flexjet, Inc. announced that its Chairman, Kenn Ricci, has been appointed to the Board of Trustees of Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University. Ricci’s appointment was effective on March 29, 2024. “It is vital to the growth of the aviation industry that we continue to attract, coach and retain young talent. In fact, that is one of the […]
Girl Scouts of San Jacinto Council Achieve New Heights With “Discover Aviation Patch” at Lone Star Flight Museum
More than 120 enthusiastic Girl Scouts from the Girl Scouts of San Jacinto Council (GSSJC) earned the coveted “Discover Aviation Patch” at the Lone Star Flight Museum on Saturday, March 23. Several successful women aviation leaders spoke to the girls during a luncheon seminar about their career experiences, insights, and advice. Speakers included Shelly deZevallos, […]
Space Development Agency Partners with Auburn University Research and Innovation Campus for Logistical Support
Auburn University is making space for the Space Development Agency (SDA). Located just outside Redstone Arsenal in Huntsville, the new Auburn University Research and Innovation Campus (AURIC) is set to become a base of technical support operations for the SDA, the sole arm of the United States Space Force operating in the state of Alabama. […]
Battelle Fuels Atlantic City Teens’ STEM Dreams with $30K Grant Infusion
The sky is not the limit for the determined teens of Atlantic City, thanks to Battelle’s continued support of local STEM initiatives. On February 1, 2024, the Boys and Girls Club of Atlantic City (ACBGC) proudly acknowledged an additional earmarked contribution of $30,000 to boost their burgeoning aviation and drone program. This is the third […]
$33 Million in Federal Funding to Further Transform K-State Salina as Aerospace Education Hub
Photo above – K-State Salina’s new Aerospace Education Hub expands the space for programs in unmanned aerial systems, advanced composites and aviation maintenance, while a partnership with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration strengthens pilot training programs. Kansas State University continues to adapt to meet the needs of the next generation of pilots, mechanics and […]
