Lockheed Offers Science Training to Teachers

Posted on June 20, 2008
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IndustryWeek (6/19, Katz) reported, “This summer aerospace defense contractor Lockheed Martin
Corp. will host 20 elementary, middle and high school teachers as part of a fellowship program to build a workforce with strong math, science and technology skills.”

The eight-week program pairs teachers “with an industry mentor” and “augments his or her science and math skills by solving real-world problems.” The teachers are expected “to use the experience to stimulate student interest in math and science.”

This year, the fellowship “will focus on technical challenges associated with space-based programs…including satellite telecommunications, missiles, defense systems and other advanced technologies.”

Nehru College of Aeronautics, India

Posted on June 18, 2008
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The Nehru College of Aeronautics in India offers 100% job-oriented courses in aviation and aircraft industries.

The Nehru College Educational and Charitable Trust was established in 1968, with the primary objective of rendering selfless, dedicated and yeomen service to the cause of higher education initially in the filed of Aeronautical Engineering and subsequently in the field of other Engineering branches, Management, Arts & Sciences and Para-Medical Courses.

The Trust was the pioneer one to introduce Aeronautical Engineering studies in the South. Naturally college of Aeronautical Science & Technologies have all the advanced facilities and dedicated faculty in this branch.

Degree options include B.Sc. Aeronautical, Aircraft Maintenance Science and Aircraft Maintenance Engineering.

The Campus is equipped with 8 Aircrafts for practical training with all other Indian & imported equipments.

Great Britain Aviation Anniversary

Posted on June 17, 2008
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75 years ago today, the Duke of Sutherland officially opens Great Britain’s northernmost airport at Inverness, Scotland. For many weeks, however, the facility has been used by Highland Airways for a regular daily service between Inverness, Kirwell (capital of the Orkney Islands), and other points.

The Aeroplane, June 21, 1922