MAEA began as an organization dedicated to getting
more minorities interested in aviation and aviation related carriers. The
focus was expanded to offset the tremendous under-representation of minorities
and women in the math science and related technologies.
What goes around, comes around! Everyone knows about Boomerangs. But
I bet there is a lot you don't know. For example, where Boomerangs came from,
who invented them and for what they where used. Well, by the time this program
is done, you will be able to answer all of these questions and many more.
We know Boomerangs are suppose to return, but do they? You will have the
opportunity not only to fly a Boomerang, but make one of your own. This
program gives students answers that are hard to throw away without them coming
back!
If you are anything like me, you have always been fascinated by the site
of a commercial airliner. How can something so big get off the ground? This
program teaches the basic theory of flight, and explains how it all works.
Students are given the opportunity to experiment with aircraft of their
own making, helping them develop an understanding of how airplanes and helicopters
fly. By the time your students have completed this program, they will say,
"I Believe I Can Fly."
This seminar involves an introductory look into the history and development
of aerobatic flying. An understanding of the names and maneuvers that make
up an aerobatic routine will be developed. Students are invited to make
and fly aerobatic planes of their own. Finally, an aerobatic demonstration
of various maneuvers can be conducted with a remote controlled airplane.
Demonstrations with an actual aerobatic aircraft are possible.
This seminar looks at the spectrum of aerospace related careers divided
into professional, non-professional, and military categories. Special emphasis
is placed on opportunities for women and minorities. Pay scales and advancement
opportunities are also discussed.
This seminar involves developing an understanding of mathematical models
such as pi, polynomials, vectors, orbital mechanics, sines and cosines.
These models are then applied to aerospace engineering, research and development,
navigation, and weather. Special attention is given to the use of a flight
computer, better known as an E6B.
This program places an emphasis on research and development, better known
as trial and error. The students follow in the footsteps of manufacturers
who start the production of new aircraft from models. Also, the design and
manufacture of non-traditional aircraft are encouraged. Finally, the students
collectively builds their own aircraft out of paper, wood or other materials.
This seminar focuses on the history of aviation and its development into
today's modern aerospace industry. Along with an examination of the more well
known pioneers of aviation, particular emphasis is placed on the lesser known
women and minority pioneers that have made contributions through the years.
This seminar looks at the history of navigation, and development of navigational
aids such as VOR's, GPS, Loran, ILS, and Micro Wave landing systems. The
various types of navigational maps are also examined. The class is then divided
into groups, and given the task to depart, navigate, approach and land their
imaginary aircraft at a series of destination airports.
Have you ever heard of the German Airship Hindenburg? An airship is a
floating boat filled with a gas that is lighter than air. This program introduces
you to the technology behind airships by having the students build a floating
structure of their own.
This seminar examines Newton's laws of motion, aircraft propeller function,
history of rocket and jet engine development, and the history of NASA's
programs and propulsion systems. An understanding of both rocket and jet
engines is developed, and finally demonstration of these principles are
carried out using model rockets and other propulsion examples.
This seminar covers the basic causes of weather, as well as, weather fronts, the jet stream, types of clouds, thunderstorms, tornadoes, hurricanes, wind shear and micro bursts. Weather satellites are examined, and finally, weather information dissemination systems are examined.