5 Ways to Celebrate STEM Day with Textron Aviation
In order to deliver the best aviation experience for our customers, Textron Aviation is built of diverse talent with different backgrounds and expertise that together, produce world-class aircraft. Celebrating STEM Day brings awareness to the importance of our collective and future talent’s specialties in science, technology, engineering and math that assist in the strong problem-solving and innovative skills our company needs to succeed.
Read below for five ways you can continue to develop your STEM knowledge.
1. Learn about why one of our engineers chose aviation
Meet Amber Whittaker-Smith
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Like so many others working in the industry, Amber Whittaker didn’t set out to be an aerospace engineer. Read how Amber came to love engineering and her path to success.
Engage with hands-on building activities like a paper roller coaster, foam rocket and popsicle stick catapult for students and educators to create in the classroom or at home.
Each activity introduces essential skills like problem-solving, critical thinking and design.
4. Learn about the iconic Cessna and Beechcraft airplanes
The Textron Aviation Media Center offers a variety of stories about Cessna and Beechcraft products, people and customers. Learn about some of our newest releases, like the M2 Gen2 and XLS Gen2, or our partnership with the US Ski Team.
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5. Understand how STEM careers impact our world
Hear from our customers about how they use their Textron Aviation aircraft, cultivate a passion for flying and help the community through our Journey page.
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