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4 days ago
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Area event introduces STEM students to careers in aviation, engineering
An event at the National Museum of the US Air Force hosted Miami Valley STEM students, providing them with a hands-on learning experience in aviation on Friday. [DOWNLOAD: Free WHIO-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] News Center 7's Mason Fletcher attended HeliStorm 2025 and spoke with the event organizer. Hear more about how students put their learning into action LIVE on News Center 7 at 5:00. TRENDING STORIES: Loretta Swit, 'Hot Lips' Houlihan on 'M*A*S*H,' dies at 87 'Worst I've ever seen;' Over 30 dogs, several ferrets found in area home with 'feces inches deep' Area police chief placed on paid leave pending misconduct investigation HeliStorm 2025, held May 29 through June 1, provides STEM students the opportunity to connect with aviation professionals as well as earn scholarship money for their school. The top 3 schools with the most students at the event split a $5,000 scholarship. HeliStorm event organizer Michael Kranitz said students have the opportunity to talk to pilots and learn more about aircrafts. He said the flying machines are like video games with consequences and hopes to inspire young people with an interest in the aviation industry. 'What I hope they get out of it is a new discipline that they didn't know about,' Kranitz said. This story will be updated. [SIGN UP: WHIO-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]
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22-03-2025
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New exhibit highlights ocean exploration at National Museum of the US Air Force
The National Museum of the US Air Force hosted an event Saturday to educate visitors on the parallels between space and deep-sea exploration. [DOWNLOAD: Free WHIO-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] The museum's special exhibit, OceanXpo, is on display until the end of April. Here, guests can learn about the technology and discoveries of those who study oceans and space. TRENDING STORIES: 26-year-old man dead after crash on St. Patrick's Day Ohio man gets 25 years in prison for sexual exploitation of young girl Teacher accused of having sexual relationship with student pleads not guilty Saturday's event included industry professionals as exhibitors as well as conservation groups, scuba shops and military recruiters. OceanXperience is a traveling exhibition, based on the National Geographic series OceanXplorers. The series follows a team of scientists exploring the deep ocean. For more information on the exhibit or the National Museum of the US Air Force, click here. [SIGN UP: WHIO-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]
