Know a Young Lady Who Dreams of Becoming a Pilot or Astronaut? - Girls in Aviation Day, Oct. 13

    Oct. 3, 2018
    A new, free online course called AVIATION IS YOUR FUTURE, tailored for youth ages 8-12. This course aims to get young students excited about careers in aviation, aeronautics and aerospace.
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    DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. - In celebration of Girls in Aviation Day on October 13, the College of Aeronautics and Women in Aviation International Chapter at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University – Worldwide are excited to announce a new, free online course called  AVIATION IS YOUR FUTURE, tailored for youth ages 8-12. This course aims to get young students excited about careers in aviation, aeronautics and aerospace. Registration is now open for the self-paced course that runs from Oct. 8 to 23.

    This free course is a project of the Woman in Aviation International Chapter at Embry-Riddle Worldwide. It is a self-paced Massive Open Online Course (MOOC), designed for students, ages 8-12. Embry-Riddle Worldwide instructors will inspire young learners to look to the sky and provide exciting information about the fields of aviation and aeronautics. Participants will also receive a Certificate of Completion.

    In the self–paced course, participants will explore aspects of flight such as lift, gravity, thrust and drag. They will earn how to identify major parts of an airplane, describe the flight characteristics of a helicopter, discuss the goals of space exploration and much more. Sign up for free at  AVIATION IS YOUR FUTURE.

    To be eligible for enrollment in this course learners must be at least 13 years old or must have a parent or guardian sign up for this course on the behalf of their child.

    To learn more about Girls in Aviation Day around the world, go to https://www.wai.org/events/girls-aviation-day-2018.

    The Women in Aviation International Embry-Riddle – Worldwide Chapter offers all the benefits of WAI membership, in a virtual setting. Our members are located throughout the globe and offer a multitude of experience. In keeping with the true WAI spirit, the Embry-Riddle WW chapter offers the ability to learn about and discuss the latest trends in the industry, without geographic restrictions. Members can log in and join our meetings from virtually anywhere in the world. Membership is open to those who currently work in or those who seek to be an aviation professional in the future. High school and college students welcome!

    Women in Aviation International is a nonprofit organization dedicated to the encouragement and advancement of women in all aviation career fields and interests. Our diverse membership includes astronauts, corporate pilots, maintenance technicians, air traffic controllers, business owners, educators, journalists, flight attendants, high school and university students, air show performers, airport managers and many others. WAI also offers educational outreach programs to educators, aviation industry members, and young people nationally and internationally and WIA promotes public understanding of the accomplishments and contributions of women in aviation.