Ruling Our eXperiences (ROX) recently released “The Girls’ Index™: Girls & STEM Report,” a groundbreaking study involving 17,502 girls in grades 5-12 across the United States. This report sheds light on evolving perceptions, interests and challenges girls face in pursuing STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) education and careers. The good news: The efforts of […]
Aerospace Education
Aviation Education Pioneer to Receive National Recognition
The National Aeronautic Association (NAA) announced that it is awarding the 2024 Frank G. Brewer Trophy to Lt. Col. Glendon Fraser, U.S.A.F. (ret.), Senior Airline Captain, aviation program pioneer, aerospace educator, and non-profit board member. Established in 1943, the Frank G. Brewer Trophy is awarded annually to an individual, a group of individuals, or an […]
Gillemot Foundation Awards $1 Million Grant to Create Aviation Technology Program at AACT High School
The Gillemot Foundation has provided a grant of $1,009,350 to transform existing facilities at the Academy of Arts, Careers & Technology (AACT) into a state-of-the-art learning center focused on aviation technology. Representatives of the foundation announced the grant during the regular public meeting of the Washoe County School District (WCSD) Board of Trustees, which accepted […]
AIAA and HYSKY Society Announce New Advanced Hydrogen Aviation Short Course
The American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) has announced a new continuing education course on hydrogen aviation developed in collaboration with HYSKY Society, an association committed to decarbonizing aviation with hydrogen. The course, “Advanced Hydrogen Aerospace Technologies and Design,” debuts Tuesday, 8 October, with instruction online twice weekly through 7 November. Participants also can […]
New Video Series Exploring Innovation Around the World Now Available from Boeing and Discovery Education
Discovery Education and Boeing are partnering to present a new virtual experience – Passport to Innovation – introducing students to Boeing employees creating the latest generation of innovative aerospace products. This five-part virtual video topic series (VTS) is part of FUTURE U, an award-winning program that provides standards-aligned, hands-on, experiential learning resources that ignite excitement […]
Morningside Awarded $20,000 ISGC Development Grant
Morningside University announced it has been awarded a $20,000 Iowa Space Grant Consortium (ISGC) Curriculum Development Grant to fund its innovative proposal, AVIATE: Advancing Vigorous Instruction for Aviation Training Excellence. The grant will support the development of cutting-edge curriculum modules designed to enhance STEM education and provide hands-on learning experiences in aviation and aerospace. Led […]
National Aviation Hall of Fame Unveils Joe Clark Innovation Lab: A State-of-the-Art Hub for Future Aerospace Innovators
The National Aviation Hall of Fame (NAHF) has announced the grand opening of the Joe Clark Innovation Lab, a new, cutting-edge facility designed to inspire and nurture the next generation of aerospace pioneers. This 1,600-square-foot lab, part of the NAHF’s Discovering Flight program, offers nearly 400,000 annual visitors an immersive, hands-on experience in aviation and […]
Tuskegee University’s Aviation and Aero Technology Program Set to Receive $5.29 Million
U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-Ala.), as a member of the Senate Committee on Appropriations, locked in $5.29 million for Tuskegee University’s Aviation and Aero Technology Program in the Fiscal Year 2025 (FY25) Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education and Related Agencies Appropriations Act. This congressionally directed spending would contribute to the growth and success […]
National Aviation Day Creates Great Opportunities to Promote Careers in Aviation
Photo above – Lone Star Flight Museum. Each year throughout the country on August 19th, National Aviation Day provides a great opportunity for organizations to promote careers in aviation. That was certainly true for a number of organizations in Texas including the Lone Star Flight Museum. “National Aviation Day is the best day of the […]
American Airlines CR Smith Museum Inspires Next Generation of Aviators
On National Aviation Day, American Airlines honored the incredible achievements of the aviation industry and reflected on the boundless potential it holds for the future. In a field where innovation and exploration are fundamental processes, American is committed to building a diverse pipeline of future aviation professionals. Empowering the next generation is crucial to the […]
