Educator Open House
Saturday Feb. 6, 10:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m
Audience: K – 12 public, private, and home school teachers, administrators, and their families
Spend the day at The Museum of Flight!
K- 12 educators, administrators, and their families can enjoy The Museum of Flight free of charge. See demonstrations of our educational offerings and explore our exhibits, including the newly remodeled Museum of Flight Tower at Boeing Field exhibit and The Search for Amelia Earhart exhibition. Bring your family to a special “Meet and Greet” at 11:00 am to enjoy some refreshments, learn about our educational programs and meet the Museum’s education department staff.
African-Americans in Aerospace: A Black History Month Panel Presentation
Saturday, Feb. 6, 2:00 p.m.
The Museum of Flight commemorates Black History Month with a panel discussion with current Air Force and Alaska Airline pilots. Moderated by Tuskegee Airman, Lt. Col. Bill Holloman III (ret.), the panel will include Alaska Airlines pilot Capt. Mike Swanigan, a Kenmore, Wash. resident who currently flies 737s for the airline; Alaska Airline pilot Mike Hendricks; Lt. Col. Kimberly Scott, an Alaska Airlines pilot and U.S. Air Force Reserve C-17 pilot for the 728th Airlift Squadron; Lt. Col. Rod Lewis, commander of the C-17 squadron at McChord Air Force Base, Wash.; and Maj. Gen. Harold "Mitch" Mitchell, an Alaska Airlines and U.S. Air Force pilot who is now assigned to the Pentagon.
Puget Sound Engineering Council Engineering Fair
Saturday, Feb. 13, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
The Museum and the Puget Sound Engineering Council celebrate National Engineers Week with an Engineering Fair. Local chapters of national societies representing the entire span of engineering disciplines will staff booths all day where those interested in engineering careers can learn more about the exciting opportunities available. Several university engineering departments and student clubs will also be represented.
The 15th Annual Popsicle Bridge Contest
Saturday, Feb. 13, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. (Registration begins at 9:00 a.m.)
The Younger Member Forum of the American Society of Civil Engineers host a competition of bridges built using only Popsicle sticks and white glue. Each year, teams of high school students from local schools build bridges that are strong, efficient, and aesthetically pleasing. The bridges will be judged and tested to failure with a hydraulic press. Winners will be announced at Noon
