1. Aerospace Education Program Overview Aerospace Education Program Overview Dr Jeff Montgomery Lt Col Mike McArdle Ginny Smith BUILDING CAP’S TEAM... FOR TODAY AND TOMORROW

2. AE Labs 6 Labs – All in Peacock AE 01 - AE Program Overview AE02 - Satellites & Systems Tool Kit (STK) AE03 - Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) AE04 - Cyber Security & CyberPatriot AE05 - Model Rocketry & Advanced Rocketry AE06 - CAP/AE’s STEM Kit Program

3. Overview AE Products/Programs AEX ACE STEM Kits Diversity Efforts Partnerships AE Website AE Publications AE Plan of Action AE Activity Report

4. AE Products & Programs Great way to promote AE & STEM CAP members & general public Pre k- adults National educational standards Current versions 3 rd edition Journey of Flight 3 rd edition Aerospace Dimensions Revised Model Rocketry Program Many more – eservices – AE download page

5. AE Products & Programs New Products – Ready Soon Unmanned Aerial Vehicle module Leader’s Guide – Journey of Flight STK scenarios Raspberry Pi module Weather module Weather activities New Programs Unmanned Aerial Systems

6. AE Excellence Program AEX Hands-on interactive activities designed to support teaching AE & STEM 6 activities & 2-hour AE day At completion, cadet certificates, unit plaque Participation and award program Registration – Oct 1 – Sep 30 each year Register in eservices; select “apply for AEX”

7. AE Excellence Program AEX Test Site - Proposed Changes AEOs & AEMs may go into eservices and enter each activity as it is completed Once all the activities have been completed, then submit the AEX Award Report The AEX Report will be entered as a squadron instead of as an AEO; therefore, if a member who first enters the report leaves, the replacement can complete the report We need people to visit/use the test site. Then IT can make the final changes and go live

8. Aerospace Connections in Education ACE: K-6 grade-specific lessons 21 lesson plans - character development, physical fitness, and academics; all revolving around AE 14,000 students; 330 teachers; 100 schools Precursor to cadet programs Organizations and CAP members promoting ACE

9. STEM Kit Program FY13-15 received & spent $900,000 to promote STEM Developed 5 kits -- flight simulator, remote control aircraft, robotics, rockets, & astronomy Filled 2400 orders 85% cadet/composite sq placed orders Surveys - increased career interest 71% - 83% Number cadet/student reached – 133,000 Cost per cadet/student - $7.00

10. STEM Kit Program Beginning FY16 – Expanding program Developing more kits -- another rocket kit -- Raspberry Pi -- Weather Station -- Quad Copters Developing educational materials

11. AE Diversity Efforts Working with Pentagon’s Diversity & Inclusion Office (A1DV) Promoting AE/STEM to minorities & women Supporting Air Force outreach events Providing instructors/mentors & hands-on AE/STEM activities

12. Partnerships Expanding current relationships and developing new ones AFA – increasing funding support AMA – increasing activities National Guard Youth Foundation – Youth ChalleNGe program

13. AE Website NHQ – ae.capmembers.comae.capmembers.com Contains all pertinent information on AE products, programs, and projects A fresh look Easy access Tools and resources Member participation and interaction Social media vsmith@capnhq.gov

14. Lt Col Mike McArdle AE Publications AEO Schools Squadron AE Goals CAP 215 AE Specialty Track AE Plan of Action AE Activity Report CAP 15 AE Officers’ Handbook Squadrons of AE Distinction Attachments

15. Questions? jmontgomery@capnhq.gov

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