A group of Santa Catalina School students learned about engineering, technological innovations, and STEM careers at Girls in Aviation Day.
The event, held at Marina Municipal Airport, was organized by Women in Aviation International and hosted by Joby Aviation. Engineers and representatives from organizations such as the Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute and NASA’s Ames Research Center set up booths to help students learn about careers in aviation, aerospace, and marine science, as well as the science and engineering behind the technology. Students also experienced piloting a Joby aircraft through a flight simulator and explored the company’s electric and hydrogen-powered aircraft.
Santa Catalina’s robotics team, the C-Otters, also set up a booth at the event to promote robotics and STEM for young girls. Team members assisted visitors to the booth with driving and operating the team’s robot, which was a hit with girls lining up throughout the day.