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Civil Air Patrol

Civil Air Patrol. Aerospace Education Update ~ Dr Jeff Montgomery ~ Lt Col Mike McArdle ~ Ms Susan Mallett. Citizens Serving Communities. Aerospace Education. Overview AE and National Defense AE Products AE Programs AE Initiatives Q & A.

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Civil Air Patrol

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  1. Civil Air Patrol Aerospace Education Update ~ Dr Jeff Montgomery ~ Lt Col Mike McArdle ~ Ms Susan Mallett Citizens Serving Communities

  2. Aerospace Education Overview • AE and National Defense • AE Products • AE Programs • AE Initiatives • Q & A

  3. Aerospace Education History – CAP & AE • 1941 – created; used aviation • 1946 – Congress chartered DAP -educate, aerospace supremacy • 1948 – USAF Auxiliary – promote AE • 1953 – CAP turned to school systems • Today – still actively involved in AE & protecting national security

  4. Aerospace Education Importance of AE • US relies on strong aerospace power -For national security -Boosts economic prosperity --industry contributes 15% GNP --800 million fly commercially every year --150 million fly general aviation annually • Enhances quality of life

  5. Aerospace Education Workforce & Education Challenges • Graying of AE industry • Other countries producing more scientists & engineers • American schools not producing enough STEM majors • 69% math & 57% science middle school teachers -No major or certification in subject • 50% teachers leave profession within 5 years

  6. Aerospace Education Recent Initiatives • Presidents’ commissions -increased spending & added jobs • Lots of government & industry emphasis • NSTA endorsement • Problems still exist CAP Makes a Difference!

  7. Aerospace Education CAP’s Role • AE Mission -Promote AE to members & general public -Encourage exploration of AE/STEM careers • How do we do that? -Contact with over • --26,000 cadets • --35,000 adults • --150,000 students

  8. Aerospace Education AE Products for CAP Squadrons • Aerospace Dimensions • Aerospace: The Journey of Flight • Model Rocketry Program • Aerospace Education Excellence (AEX) Program

  9. Aerospace Education Additional AE Products • Robotics • Advanced Math • AEX Middle School Physical & Life Sciences • Model Aircraft Remote Control (MARC) • CAP Teachers Remote Sensing (CAPTERS) • Satellite Tool Kit (STK) • Cyber Security Module • Aerospace Careers Module

  10. Aerospace Education COMING SOON – THIS CY • Aerospace: The Journey of Flight (3rd edition) • Aerospace Dimensions (3rd edition) • Astronomy Module - Astronomy Activity Book • Advanced Rocketry • Middle School Earth & Space Science • Cyber Security (2nd edition) • MARC II

  11. Aerospace Education STEM Kit Program • FY13: NDEP provided $250,000 to expand STEM outreach to CAP squadrons, AFJROTC and CAP educator members • 5 STEM Kit subject/career areas –flight simulators, rockets, model aircraft & remote control, astronomy & robotics • Selected vendors distribute kit products; NHQ/AE distributes associated educational materials developed for kits • Current program stats: - 400 requests filled; 70% to CAP units - Over 40,000 youth impacted - Evaluations averaging 4.8 out of 5.0 • FY14: $200,000 for program continuation • Future: expand and enhance kit components

  12. Aerospace Education Aerospace Connections in Education (ACE) • K-6 elementary program; began in 2007 • Patterned after cadet program: - Aerospace-themed: academics; character; physical fitness • 21 hands-on, inquiry-based lessons per grade - Aligned with national academic standards • Lessons conducted by teachers, parents, volunteers • Almost 100,000 youth impacted thus far - 108 schools; 657 teachers; 20,000 youth; 27 wings last year

  13. Aerospace Education ACE Continued… • Program Efficacy Stats: - 91% teacher retention - 46% avg increase in student STEM Knowledge - 26% increase in standardized science thinking skills - Introduces educators, community, & youth to CAP programs • Program sponsors: Lightspeed Aviation Foundation, AFA & FLIR Systems, Inc • We need YOU! - Reach out to schools with info - Offer to have Seniors and/or Cadets teach some lessons - Attend school events to present ACE awards & mentorship - Introduce Cadet Program to 5th and 6th graders - Make donation to ACE program sponsorship initiative

  14. Aerospace Education CyberPatriot • High school cyber defense competition sponsored by AFA • Promotes careers in cyber security & other STEM disciplines • Two divisions – Open Division (high schools) & All Service Division (CAP, JROTC, Navy Sea Cadets) • 261 CAP teams in 2013; encouraging all unit involvement • Excellent fall & winter NO COST national cadet special activity • National level competition with scholarships and awards • CAP’s National Lead: 2011-2012 Champions; 2012 Cyber Forensics; 2013 Cisco Cyber Hardware; Cyber Security Module - Earned 2013 Cyber Security Exchange’s Cyber Innovator Honorable Mention Award at MeriTalk’s Cyber Brainstorm

  15. Aerospace Education AE INITIATIVES • AEO Schools - Educate AEOs on job requirements/resources available - AEOs depart with annual Plan of Action - 2013: approx 150 AEOs attended 4 schools --National, GLR, MER, PCR • AE Summit - AE leaders discuss issues, work problems, find solutions - 5th summit this year – Annual Conference - Develop computerized POA & Activity Report - Create AE specialty suffixes - Expand AEO Schools- 3 PD levels: wing, region, national - Revise/update CAPR 280-2, CAPP 215, CAPP15

  16. Aerospace Education • Q & A For more information: www.capmembers.com/ae AE Contacts: ae@capnhq.gov

  17. Please complete the 2013 conference survey online for a chance to win a FREE registration to the 2014 conference in Las Vegas http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/13CAPConf

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