FREE Workshop- Engineers as Educators

In my work with AIAA (American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics), we offer a FREE workshop called Engineers as Educators.  Engineers as Educators is a community outreach workshop designed to help our Professional Members learn how to work with K-12 students (in formal or informal settings).  Please note- You do not need to be an AIAA member to attend.

Here's the workshop description:

When a paratrooper pulls that rip cord, what’s on his mind? Calculations about acceleration, speed, load capacity, and gravity? Probably not.

To you, these calculations are elementary. But to the elementary student, parachuting is ‘AWESOME’ and the formulas behind it are complicated. How can you bridge that gap?

Make that leap. Pull that educator rip cord within you and share with students your knowledge as an aerospace professional. 

AIAA will teach you to inspire students about the marvels of aerospace engineering. Share your passion in a manner students can relate to. Register now for the Engineers as Educators Workshop and you’ll walk away armed with the tools to help you plan and execute powerful experiences and excite the next generation of engineers.
Learn how to:

• Connect your work to classroom objectives
• Plan memorable experiences
• Use simple and clear vocabulary
• Engage students with hands-on experiences

And the fine details:
Who: Everyone (You do not need to be an AIAA member to attend)
What: AIAA Engineers as Educators Workshop (includes lunch)
When: Saturday September 7, 2013 from 10:30 AM to 1:30 PM PDT 
Where:  Kirkland Library Meeting Room, 308 Kirkland Ave., Kirkland, WA 98033
Why: To learn activities, tips and tricks that you can use when working with K-12 students

The workshop is completely FREE, but you must register in advance. You can use the link above or click here to register.  If you're in the greater Seattle area, we'd love to see you there! 

STEM Teacher Workshop in Seattle on August 7

UPDATE: We're excited to announce that this project has been adopted as a trial event for Science Olympiad!

If you haven't signed up yet, you're missing out!  On August 7, The Pacific Northwest AIAA is hosting a teacher workshop to share one of their STEM curriculum modules with teachers.  This standards-based, hands-on curriculum is designed for students in grades 6-12.

 During this workshop,  teachers will learn how to design, build and fly their own electric airplanes that will carry the most cargo.  Then take your airplanes and curriculum back to your classrooms to inspire and engage students. Teach the curriculum to your students, then join us for our capstone event in the spring at the Museum of Flight to compete with students from other schools and districts.

If you are a formal or informal teacher, administrator, or outreach professional in the Seattle area, join us for a fun day of engineering and aerospace!   Registration includes the workshop for one adult participant, a printed copy of the curriculum, lunch and materials to build  one airplane.  For more information, visit the PNW AIAA information page.  Or, register here.

 Hope to see you there!