Aviation experiences provide some of the most inspiring encounters with science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) applications. Introducing young people to aviation opens a world of imagination and critical thinking that can spark further interest in STEM. Some of the most meaningful inventions and advancements in the world to date are derived from STEM-related activities. To propel future innovations in aviation and a variety of professions, Blue Sky Educational Foundation is passionate about exposing young minds to the endless possibilities and exciting opportunities of STEM.
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“I was sponsored to be a camp counselor at the EAA Air Academy, and the leadership skills I learned there have helped me through my ROTC field training and also with the cadets I now train.”
~ Patrick Pelletier -
“The passion and enthusiasm of the faculty at the EAA Air Academy was infectious. Now I’m applying to become an EAA member and hope to get my pilot’s license soon thereafter.”
~ Mika Davidian -
“I enjoyed the flight in the Cessna SkyCatcher. I was finally able to grasp the understanding of coordinated turns. Simulator time wouldn’t compensate for the short amount of time I was able to spend executing these turns”
~ Patrick Galt -
“My experiences at the EAA Air Academy and AirVenture inspired me to attend the Worcester Polytechnic Institute, and now I plan to double major in Physics and Aerospace Engineering.”
~ Danny Long -
“At the Academy we did projects in various aviation areas. While creating wooden wing ribs, metal spark plug trays and a fiberglass clipboard, I was able to learn so much about the math and science of the aviation industry”
~ Efrain Hernandez