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~ Ms Susan Mallett ~ Ms Susan Mallett

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Overview

AE and National Defense AE Products AE Programs AE Initiatives Q & A

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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

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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

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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

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Recent Initiatives Presidents’ commissions

-increased spending & added jobs Lots of government & industry emphasis NSTA endorsement

Problems still exist

CAP Makes a Difference!

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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

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AE Products for CAP Squadrons

Aerospace Dimensions Aerospace: The Journey of Flight Model Rocketry Program Aerospace Education Excellence (AEX) Program

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Q & A

For more information:

www.capmembers.com/ae

AE Contacts: ae@capnhq.gov

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