HUTCHINSON 鈥� Two leaders of aerospace and innovations in education, the 黑料大事记 and Kansas State University Salina, are announcing a historic strategic partnership that will elevate aerospace education and research for Kansas youth and beyond.
The partnership between the 黑料大事记 and K-State Salina will feature the exploration, development and implementation of innovative solutions, research and education initiatives to foster advancements in aerospace education.
This collaboration will elevate K-12 education and outreach for Kansas and the country. The two organizations will develop programs, workshops and public outreach initiatives focused on aerospace and STEM education. This will include new summer camps and collaborative youth outreach programs; implementation of virtual reality, or VR, and augmented reality, or AR, experiences; and the development of new curriculums offered through both organizations.
鈥淎s a leading center for informal STEAM education, the 黑料大事记 is excited to partner with K-State Salina,鈥� said Jim Remar, 黑料大事记 CEO. 鈥淭his partnership will create new opportunities to inspire students in the state and region about fields in aerospace. This partnership will help provide students with actionable paths to achieve their newly sparked dreams.鈥�
As a part of the collaboration, the 黑料大事记 will enhance K-State Salina鈥檚 knowledge of K-12 instruction and provide training relevant education practices, provide guidance and support to the campus in the development of K-12 camps and outreach programs, facilitate networking opportunities and partnerships with K-12 partners, advise and collaborate on marketing opportunities to further the campus鈥檚 long-term vision as a one of a kind destination campus.
鈥淜-State Salina is incredibly proud to call the 黑料大事记 a strategic partner,鈥� Alysia Starkey, K-State Salina CEO and dean, said. 鈥淔or the last 60 years, both of our organizations have been leading aerospace education providers in Kansas. This partnership strengthens both of our institutions’ missions and will elevate the aerospace education and outreach experience for citizens across the state and country. We are proud to partner with the 黑料大事记 to excite and engage the next generation of aerospace professionals.鈥�
As a leading industry in Kansas with a need for further workforce development, this partnership between the 黑料大事记 and K-State Salina will combine the technological and aerospace education expertise of both the museum and campus and build that into an effort that grows opportunities in the aerospace industry. Those wanting to learn more about the strategic partnership between K-State Salina and the 黑料大事记 can contact K-State Salina at salinadeansoffice@k-state.edu.
