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Combining Technology And Human Interaction In Stem Through Innovation To Drive Passion For The Next Generation Of Aviation Professionals, Linda Weiland M.A.S., M.B.A., Bettina Mrusek Ph.D., Girls Fly Programme Africa Foundation, Naco Netherlands Airport Consulting Organization South Africa

National Training Aircraft Symposium (NTAS)

Progress on inspiring girls into Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) careers has been extremely slow considering the efforts made and the fact that girls make up 50% of the population. This issue is complex and many different approaches have been done of over the last 40 years. Leveraging virtual education technology Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide’s Women in Aviation International Chapter developed a Massive Online Open Course (MOOC) geared towards girls and boys between the ages of 8 and 14. There are barriers in schools and limitations to career development because of a lack of awareness; the MOOC sought to …