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EPIC STEM Challenge
We wanted to provide a low-cost way for kids to experience aerospace. Our mission is to get kids excited and engaged. -Lane Slagle, Founder and Director of Starfish Education That engagement takes the form of the Electric Propulsion Innovation Challenge (EPIC). Now in its 7th year, the annual game teaches kids key aerospace concepts, allows…
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Happy AMT Day – May 24th
The Center of Excellence will celebrate the accomplishments and importance of Aircraft Maintenance Technicians on May 24th, a day of recognition for this critical occupation. The date May 24th was selected to honor the birthdate of Charles Edward Taylor, the man who built the engine used to power the airplane of the Wright Brothers. A…
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The Seattle European American Air Forum
On Thursday, April 14th COE Executive Director Jason Petrait spoke at the Seattle European American Air Forum, held at the Museum of Flight and hosted by the French-American Chamber of Commerce. Jason joined representatives from Washington’s Department of Commerce, the Safran Group, Patriot Industrial Partners and Saxon Aerospace on the Workforce & HR Attractivity Panel…
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The Seattle World Cruiser Project
Image courtesy Jim LarsenSEATTLE II OVER SEATTLE – Test Pilot Carter Teeters takes Diane for her first flight in the Cruiser on their way to Boeing Field to participate in the Boeing Centennial festivities. In 1924, eight pilots in four planes set out to circumnavigate the globe. Today, a group of volunteers led by Diane…
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Aerospace & Defense Supplier Summit
Day one of the Aerospace & Defense Supplier Summit, held at the Seattle Convention Center, saw the Boeing Company take the stage to enthusiastically welcome back suppliers in-person. Vice Presidents across Boeing’s lines of business shared their insight into changes in the aerospace sector coming out of COVID-19, where they think the market is headed…
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Program Highlight: Avionics at Everett Community College
“Avionics is a puzzle,” says Everett Community College’s Advanced Avionics instructor Raylene Alexander. “I tell students every day is going to be different. It’s where the fun is.” “Avionics Technicians are specialists who repair, maintain and troubleshoot anything that has a wire to it. It can range from a complicated autoland system to a passenger…
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Industry Spotlight: DeZurik
On Monday Center of Excellence and Everett Community College staff toured DeZURIK, global leaders in valve manufacturing for industry and municipal water systems. Using wateriets, mills, CNCs and other equipment, DeZURIK machinists and welders build custom-made valves that will last decades, serving clean water to cities and towns across the United States. As Washington D.C.…
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Boeing Commits US$2 Million to Support Humanitarian Response in Ukraine
The Boeing Company announced a US$2 million emergency assistance package to support humanitarian response efforts in Ukraine. The assistance package will be directed to organizations working to bring food, water, clothing, medicine and shelter to displaced Ukrainians including those seeking refuge in neighboring countries. In addition, Boeing will match all qualifying employee contributions made in…
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Shoreline Advanced Manufacturing Program Hosts Open House
Earlier today Shoreline Community College hosted an open house for prospective students, partners and employers at South Seattle College’s Georgetown campus. Instructors and navigators assisted students in signing up for classes and employers including Boeing hosted tables to provide information on next steps after graduation. Shoreline’s nationally-accredited program prepares students to set up and operate…
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Legislative Update
With Friday March 4th the last day to consider (pass) opposite house bills, it’s a good time to review aviation-related bills that could come before the legislature in future years. The run-down: SB-5440 Manufacturing tax reform to preserve aerospace and manufacturing jobs in WA by lowering the B&O rate. More details https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=5440&Initiative=false&Year=2021 SB-5422 Excise tax…
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Happy National Engineers Week
Founded in 1951, National Engineers Week celebrates the positive contributions engineers make to society. Each year the celebratory week takes place near George Washington’s birthday, regarded by many as our nation’s first engineer because of his surveying work. This year’s National Engineers Week runs from February 20th through the 26th. Led by the National Society…
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PNAA Adance Day 2: Industry Spotlight on Sekisui Aerospace
Day two of the Pacific Northwest Aerospace Alliance’s conference, titled Back to the Skies, saw a panel that included Daniele Cagnatel, President and CEO of Sekisui Aerospace, take to the stage to share his vision for Industry 4.0. It’s not just about tech, or a new way of manufacturing, said Cagnatel, but about how we…