2nd Annual Wings of Women Conference to be held September 22 & 23
On
September 24, 2011 IWASM held its first Wings of Women Conference. On
that day the museum welcomed 96 female students, some of which came from
as far away as Detroit and
West Virginia, and 17 female mentors working in the fields of aviation,
aeronautics, and engineering. The girls interacted with the mentors
during activities, meal times, and a Q &
A panel discussion where the girls were able to ask any questions they
may have about these careers. The conference ended with a guest speaker
discussing her experience and perseverance
in the field of aviation. The following day 43 of the female students
returned for Young Eagle Flights courtesy of the EAA. For many of the
students this was their first time
in an airplane. IWASM will be hosting this wonderful event again this
year on September 22 & 23. The conference is open to girls in grades
6-12 and the registration fee is only $20 per student and includes
meals, activities and a t-shirt to remember their time at the
conference.
If
you know a female student or a potential female mentor who would be
interested in participating in this year's conference please follow the
link to the mentor and student applications or call 216-623-1111 for
more information. If you would like to sponsor this year's conference
please call Michelle Epps at 216-623-1111.
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