Melissa Jones and Janie Kimble

Jones’ and Kimble’s innovative teaching idea, “STEM Gives You Wings!,” focuses on introducing students to the science of aeronautics and flight through a problem-based learning experience. Aerospace engineers continue to modify aircraft designs to reduce noise pollution and raise fuel efficiency, so this project intends to teach a wide age range of students – from kindergarteners to high school seniors – about these advancing technology practices. By conducting a variety of aeronautic activities and simulations, which will incorporate the science of aeronautics, engineering design, mathematics and technology associated with flying aircraft, the team hopes to help students develop an extensive background and understanding of aeronautics through real life application.