Girls in Aviation is a free STEM event for children ages eight to 17 but doesn’t include access to the museum for the optional activities. We welcome you to participate in hands-on activities and presentations related to aviation and engineering. You will learn the history of women in aviation, the science of flight, and more. Our panel discussion experts include private and military pilots, test flight engineers, and aviation maintenance professionals.

“We’re proud to bring our community partners together to organize this event in our efforts to bridge the gender gap in STEM fields and inspire young people to pursue exciting and innovating careers,” said Campus Director Gabriela Fimbres. “We hope this will be the first of many more years hosting this event.”

 PROGRAM

 8:30 – 9 a.m. EDT Registration

 9 – 10:30 a.m. EDT Age-Specific Activities 

– Building a Plane (8-10)

– Aerodynamics in Motion (11-13)

– Career Planning Workshop (14-17)

 11 a.m. – noon EDT Discussion Panel 

 Optional Activity:

 1 p.m. EDT Girl Scouts in World War II Scavenger Hunt

There’s a $5 fee per child, which will also cover museum admission. Completion of this activity qualifies you for the Woman Through Time badge for sale in the Gift Shop.

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