A century ago, Bessie Coleman, a Langston University student who was of African American and Native American descent, graduated from the Federation Aeronautique Internationale becoming the first African American woman to achieve a pilot’s license. Bessie was billed as “the world’s greatest woman flier.” One hundred years later, Oklahoma has become a national model for […]
Aerospace Education
Washington State Students Place Second at International Rocketry Challenge
A 10-student team from Newport High School in Bellevue, WA placed second at the International Rocketry Challenge held at the Farnborough International Airshow outside London. The Washington state team, who were representing the United States, finished behind Team Japan, with France and the United Kingdom placing third and fourth, respectively, in the international competition’s triumphant […]
ACT and Society of American Military Engineers Inspire Students at Camp Lejeune
In June, the team from Aviation Careers Technology, LLC (ACT) led students at Camp Lejeune in Jacksonville, NC through a competition using NEXTGEN technology as well as giving them the opportunity to learn about ADS-B and the future of aviation. Students came from as far away as Ireland to immerse their passion for STEM while […]
Australian Rocketry Team Regains Sky Wings with Triple Win at Spaceport America Cup
The USYD Rocketry Team was announced as the overall winner of the Spaceport America Cup intercollegiate rocketry competition, held annually in New Mexico. Competing against 97 student teams from around the globe, including ETH Zurich and the Norwegian University of Science and Technology, the University of Sydney team placed first in three categories – winning […]
NASAO Announces 2022 Henry Ogrodzinski Scholarship Recipients
The National Association of State Aviation Officials (NASAO) announced the names of three recipients for the 2022 Henry Ogrodzinski (“Henry O”) Scholarship. NASAO congratulates Ivy Adams of the University of Middle Tennessee State University (Henderson, TN), Joseph Sisle of Purdue University (Annapolis, MD) and Megan Ianni of Western Michigan University (Portage, MI) for receiving the […]
Scott McComb Presented with NCASE Crown Circle for Aerospace Leadership Award
On June 21,2022, Scott McComb, an educator at Raisbeck Aviation High School near Seattle, was presented the NCASE Crown Circle for Aerospace Leadership award at the Pacific Northwest AIAA Awards Banquet. Lisa Bacon, NCASE Director, was pleased to represent NCASE to present the award to Scott with friends and colleagues in attendance. The National Coalition […]
U.S. Navy Selects 20 Top Students for Summer Flight Academy
Photo above – Recent graduates from the Elizabeth City State University program. While some students will spend this summer doing odd jobs or hanging out with friends, 20 high-performing 11th and 12th graders from throughout the country will complete an intensive eight-week U.S. Navy Summer Flight Academy aviation program at either Delaware State University in […]
NATA Pledges Support for RedTail Flight Academy’s Goal to Diversify the Sky
The National Air Transportation Association (NATA) pledged ongoing support for the RedTail Flight Academy and its mission at the Academy’s inaugural graduation on May 21, 2022, at New York Stewart International Airport. The RedTail Flight Academy is developing a pipeline of diverse aviators to meet the increasing demand for U.S pilots and aviation professionals—all while […]
Aviation Education Takes Off This Summer with ACE Academies
Aviation Career Education (ACE) Academy Schools are launching again this summer. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) cosponsors these unique summer education opportunities with the Organization of Black Aviation Professionals (OBAP) and many local, statewide and regional groups. Elementary, middle and high school students can engage in a wide range of aviation career exploration and Science, […]
Washington State Students Crowned National Champions in World’s Largest Rocket Contest
Newport High School Team 2 of Bellevue, WA were crowned National Champion at the world’s largest student rocketry competition – the American Rocketry Challenge. Newport High School Team 2 had the best score of 99 teams competing at the National Finals, which took place at Great Meadow in The Plains, VA. In total, 724 teams […]
