LOOK UP! Partner Websites and Resources
Aerospace Industries Association's Team Rocketry Challenge - The Team America Rocketry Challenge (TARC) is the world's largest rocket contest, sponsored by the Aerospace Industries Association (AIA) and the National Association of Rocketry (NAR). It was created in the fall of 2002 as a one-time celebration of the Centennial of Flight, but the enthusiasm about the event was so great that AIA and NAR were asked to hold the contest annually.
Aircraft Electronics Association - Founded in 1990 The Aircraft Electronics Association Educational Foundation's original charter was "to enhance, promote and secure the future of aviation and the Aircraft Electronics Association by furthering the education of students, technicians, and members of the AEA.
Aircraft Owners and Pilot's Association - Education - AOPA has created an exciting and highly educational book especially for pilots and secondary school teachers. It's called PATH — Pilots and Teachers Handbook — and it effectively connects math, science, physics, history, and technology to the basics of general aviation.
Aviation Explorers - Aviation Explorers is Tomorrow's Aeronautical Museum's elite group of young pilots. These youngsters have earned an opportunity to become a pilot being rewarded for their hard work, commitment, and attendance to the museum's After School Programs. These young pilots learn to fly at the same flight school, Aero Squad, where grown-ups receive flight instruction.
Catavia Kids - CATAVIA KIDS is a New Jersey company that specializes in aviation-related educational products and services for children. All of our products are in English and in Spanish and our software runs on PC and MAC computers.
Experimental Aircraft Association - The EAA promotes youth education by sponsoring various aviation education programs: Young Eagles (flights for kids), Air Academy (summer camps), Kidventure (aerospace education during Airventure), and other aviation education opportunities.
Frankfort High School Aviation Academy - This high school aviation program provides students the opportunity to earn their pilot's certificate and their aircraft maintenance certificate. Students complete groundschool for FAA Knowledge Test, experience flight from solo to private pilot, work on one of school's four aircraft (Aeronca Chief, Aeronca Tandem, Cessna 152, and Bellanca Cruiseair), and participate in leadership opportunities in aviation.
General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA) - The General Aviation Manufacturers Association represents 67 of the world’s leading manufacturers of fixed-wing general aviation airplanes, engines, avionics, and components. In addition to building nearly all of the general aviation airplanes flying today, GAMA member companies also operate aircraft fleets, airport fixed-based operations, pilot training, and maintenance facilities worldwide. They are committed to help educate students in aerospace and aviation to produce the next wave of aviation professionals.
Glassair Aircraft - Glasair made a huge contribution to aviation education. The Glasair Sportsman 2+2 made its Oshkosh debut at this year’s AirVenture, The aircraft was built last summer by high school kids participating in Glasair’s Two Weeks to Taxi Program. The project was also made possible by generous support from Lycoming, Hatzell, Garmin, Jeppesen, Bose, the General Aviation Manufacturers Association and others in the aviation/aerospace community.
NASA Education - NASA’s journeys into air and space have deepened humankind’s understanding of the universe, advanced technology breakthroughs, enhanced air travel safety and security, and expanded the frontiers of scientific research. These accomplishments share a common genesis: education. As the United States begins the second century of flight, the Nation must maintain its commitment to excellence in science, technology, engineering and mathematics education to ensure that the next generation of Americans can accept the full measure of their roles and responsibilities in shaping the future.
National Air and Space Museum - The National Air and Space Museum offers a variety of free educational programs for school groups and organized youth groups. Here you will find information on educational activities at the Museum as well as resources provided for classroom learning.
National Center for Aerospace & Transportation Technologies (NCATT) - NCATT’s mission is to provide a forum through which subject matter experts from industry, government, and education develop technical knowledge and skill standards.
NIDA - Nida Corporation is the pacesetter for the field of technical training. Nida training systems stand out as the first choice of the United States Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force, and Coast Guard. Nida is dedicated to meet the constantly changing world of advanced electronics training while remembering our roots by providing the very best in fundamental electronics training packages.
Sonex Aircraft - The Sonex Education Initiative represents an investment into the future of aviation in all its forms, both recreational and professional. Sonex Aircraft, LLC is offering Discount Incentives for Educational Institutions and Community Organizations to educate youth about aviation through the construction of a Sonex Aircraft.
US Department of
Energy's Real World Design Challenge - The Real World Design Challenge (RWDC)
is an annual event that provides high school students, grades 9 – 12, the
opportunity to work on real world engineering challenges in a team environment.
Each year, student teams will be asked to address a challenge that confronts one
of our nation’s leading industries. Students will utilize professional quality
computer-aided design software to develop their solutions and will also generate
presentations that convincingly demonstrate the value of their solutions. The
RWDC provides students with opportunities to apply the lessons of the classroom
to the technical problems that are being faced in the workplace.
