This page covers STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) resources aimed at K-12 students and teachers:
My own career path as an Aerospace Engineer was greatly influenced by my Parents getting me into STEM programs back in the early 90’s.
The main STEM experience was the IAAS that at the time was based out of the Denver Museum of Nature and Science. The focus is on Astronomy, Electronics Rockets and Aviation. The group is still going strong and is still in the Denver area. to learn more visit: https://www.iaas.org/
While not a formal structured STEM setup the Jeffco Aeromod’lers based out of the chat field reservoir south west of Denver is one of the largest RC groups in the rocky mountains. The huge runway and acres of space allowed me to test out all kinds of new aircraft designs: https://jeffcoaeromodlers.com/
The main inspiration for this page is Ms Miller a teacher that let me know the STEM value her students get out of www.gouldaero.com
Here are some links she has sent:
https://www.titlemax.com/articles/cars-tanks-airplanes-of-wwii/
https://bestcodingbootcamps.com/advice/from-the-start-introducing-coding-to-young-minds
There are 3 main very high value community based organizations (CBO) I recommend for any K-12 STEM program. These 3 are also where I got my start in middle school in the early 90’s
EAA Experimental Aircraft Association
Young Eagles:
https://www.eaa.org/eaa/youth/free-ye-flights
Find a Local Chapters:
https://www.eaa.org/eaa/eaa-chapters/find-an-eaa-chapter
The 3 largest airshows in the US are (in normal times):
Airventure in Oshkosh Wisconsin put on by the EAA (July / August)
https://www.eaa.org/airventure
Sun-N-Fun in Lake Land Florida (March / April)
Copper State in Buckeye Arizona (usually early in the year)
AMA Academy of Model Aeronautics
very accessible and low cost, a good foundation to learn about aviation & turn it into a life long passion.
https://www.modelaircraft.org/
http://amaflightschool.org/programs
Flite Test is another CBO that has strong low cost / easy access RC aircraft & Multi Rotors.
Model Rockets:
Tripoli Rocketry Association, Inc. the main organization that puts together model rocket launches, works with FAA & local government to make sure everything is good to go. They focus on high power rockets but they also have the smaller ones at the launches as well. http://www.tripoli.org/
Estes Rockets a supplier of A-E impulse model rockets https://estesrockets.com/
Hope this helps with your schools programs, feel free to share with other educators.
Spencer Gould
Aerospace Engineer.
Gould Aero 