Have you ever wondered how birds can soar gracefully through the air for long periods without flapping their wings? The answer lies in temperature, wind patterns and the way air moves up and down in the atmosphere. A coalition that includes researchers from The University of Texas at El Paso are using these insights from […]
Aerospace Education
2025 Girls in Aviation Day Planned for AAR Facility at Will Rogers Int’l in Oklahoma City
Since the launch of Women in Aviation International’s Girls in Aviation Day in 2015, the Oklahoma Girls in Aviation Day has experienced remarkable growth each year. On September 20, 2025, the Oklahoma Department of Aerospace and Aeronautics, the Oklahoma Airport Operators Association, AAR Corporation in Oklahoma City, the Oklahoma City Airport Trust, Pratt & Whitney, […]
Launch of Aerospace Academy of the Eastern Shore Lab School Announced at NASA Wallops
Photo above – Governor Glenn Youngkin cutting the ribbon officially opening the Aerospace Academy of the Eastern Shore (AAES) lab school on August 28, 2025. Official Photo by Kaitlyn DeHarde, Office of Governor Glenn Youngkin. Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin announced last week the opening of the Aerospace Academy of the Eastern Shore (AAES) lab school […]
Oklahoma Department of Aerospace and Aeronautics Accelerates Contributions to Oklahoma’s Aerospace Education Programs for FY2026
The Oklahoma Department of Aerospace and Aeronautics (ODAA) is investing in the state’s future aviation and aerospace professionals. The August Commission meeting focused on the approval of more than $820,000 in grants for 103 aerospace focused education programs around the state. Oklahoma ranks first in the nation for high school aerospace education. That distinction is […]
Future Aviators Take Flight with Lt. Col. Michael Castania at Annual Program
Civil Air Patrol’s New Jersey Wing joined educators and industry leaders at the third annual Aviation Program, “Gliding into Tomorrow: The Future of Flight.” Lt. Col. Michael Castania, the wing’s director of aerospace education, represented CAP at the event, presented by iSTREAM in collaboration with Rowan College at Burlington County. Serving as a featured guest, […]
Durant High School Opens New Aviation Laboratory, Unveils Flyin’ Lion Aviation
Durant Public Schools STEM Director Zac Morgan welcomed community members to the grand opening of the school’s new aviation laboratory on recently. The school district is entering its fifth year of program implementation, which offers a pathway of aviation coursework designed to prepare students for careers in aerospace and aeronautics, Oklahoma’s second-leading industry. The new […]
WAI2026 Scholarships Open Deadline to submit is October 15, 2025
The 2026 Women in Aviation International (WAI) scholarship program is officially open, and members can review dozens of scholarships at www.wai.org/scholarships. Currently, there are over 50 scholarships valued at more than $200,000 offered for flight training, engineering, maintenance, dispatch, and career advancement for individuals of all ages and stages of their aviation and aerospace career […]
171 Cadets Graduate from NJ Wing’s 2025 Basic Encampment at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst
A total of 171 Civil Air Patrol cadets — including 153 basic students and 18 advanced students — graduated recently from the New Jersey Wing’s 2025 Basic Encampment, a six-day immersive leadership training experience held July 27 to August 2 at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst. They were supported by 53 cadet cadre and 36 senior members […]
New Jersey Wing, Civil Air Patrol’s McGuire Composite Squadron Wins First Place at Northeast Region Cadet Competition
New Jersey Wing’s McGuire Composite Squadron of the Civil Air Patrol (CAP) recently soared to victory, clinching first place overall at the 2025 Northeast Region Cadet Competition held at Camp Smith, a New York Army National Guard installation located in Cortland Manor, NY. The team earned top honors in every scored event except one, showcasing […]
CyberPatriot XVIII – 2025/2026 Season Registration Now Open!
The CyberPatriot program is open to students entering grades 9–12 and is an excellent opportunity for those interested in cybersecurity and STEM careers. What is CyberPatriot? CyberPatriot is the National Youth Cyber Education Program, created by the Air & Space Forces Association (AFA) to inspire students toward careers in cybersecurity and to teach them about […]
