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Third Annual michigan Girls future flight challenge

Date: October 12th – November 9th

Location: Virtual 

The Flight Challenge is a fun, creative way for students to learn about a career in aerospace for girls in 4th-8th grade. Teams of 2-6 girls (choose own group) are challenged over a 4-week period beginning in October to choose their flight path and solve some of the world’s biggest challenges. Teams will choose one of three provided problem statements and create their flight solution. Students will navigate subjects of engineering, design, finance, marketing and business planning.  

Through the Challenge, students will have an opportunity to meet with women who work in aerospace across Michigan, learn about their role in the aerospace industry, and ask them for advice on their project.

UPDATE: This year, students will be asked to choose a pre-provided challenge statement and come up with a flight solution to solve it. Challenge statements will be provided upon the start of the competition. 

 

Michigan Aerospace industry luncheon

Date: Wednesday, November 13th

Location: Array of Engineers – 2350 Oak Industrial Dr. NE Suite 1 Grand Rapids, MI 49505

The Aerospace Industry Association of Michigan (AIAM) is excited to invite you to our next Michigan Aerospace Industry Luncheon at Array of Engineers.
 
Throughout the lunch, attendees will learn from industry experts about best in class methods for creating innovative, effective, and efficient engineering solutions in safety-critical industries such as aerospace and defense. Learn about leveraging the latest digital engineering tools and model-based design approaches to accelerate the development and testing for essential systems. Hear how the development of internal software and hardware testing products ultimately help customers create a better end product.
 
Please join us on Wednesday, November 13th from 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM at Array of Engineers in Grand Rapids, MI to hear from outstanding speakers, have the opportunity to network, and enjoy lunch!

Red Wings Night Out

Date: January 14, 2025

Location: Little Caesars Arena – Detroit, MI 

Time: 6:00PM-8:00PM

Join AIAM Members and Board Members for a fun night of hockey and networking! Watch the Red Wings take on the San Jose Sharks while mingling with other aerospace executives and companies from Michigan.

Dinner will not be provided during this event – attendees should dine in Detroit before the game. A very limited number of seats will be made available.

Currently only open to AIAM Members. Contact Morgan Herzog at morganh@aiamnow.com for registration.

Registration for non-members will open on December 17th.

TECHNOLOGY EXPO

Date: March 12, 2025

Location: Macomb County Community College Sports & Expo Center

The 2025 AIAM Tech Expo is your opportunity to meet the companies leading the aerospace industry in technological advancements!

Want to learn about new technology, find new products and services, and make connections with an exhibit hall full of Michigan’s most successful aerospace companies?

You don’t want to miss this event!

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