Find out what's happening at AoE: upcoming events + a recap of last month.
FEBRUARY
TEAM BUILDING:
February Wellness BINGO
Lunchtime Yoga:
Tuesdays - noon to 1:00pm
2/4 | 2/11 | 2/25
Board Game Lunches:
Fridays - noon to 1:00pm
2/7 | 2/14 | 2/21 | 2/28
Fun Shirt Fridays
February = Wear RED
CCC Meeting
First Monday - noon - 1:00pm
3/3
Full Team / Project Overview Meeting:
Last Monday of the month - 9:00am
2/24
EVENTS:
401K Discussion / Lunch
noon - 1:00
2/20
Off-site Yoga - Special Event
5:30pm - 6:30pm
2/20
Soups On Potluck Lunch
noon - 1:00pm
2/24
Trivia Happy Hour
hosted on Kahoot
4:00pm - 5:00pm
2/28
COMMUNITY
AoE Sponsoring:
Go Beyond
Feb. 27th
An empowering event dedicated to addressing the unique challenges women face in the tech industry while celebrating their achievements.
Featured speaker: Anna Baeten, Principal of The Human Solution, will lead two transformative workshops designed to help women navigate discomfort and build stronger connections.
JA Girls Dream Fair
Mar. 13th
9:00am - 2:00pm
Volunteers needed!
The goal of this event is to introduce middle school girls to the world of careers in STEM fields and empower them to go after their dreams. Volunteers work in groups to lead breakout sessions and provide mentorship for the day.
NETWORKING
AoE women attended:
Rock Star Women
Soar Session
Feb. 21st
Speaker: Jen Spicher
CEO of The Pro Volleyball Federation
In her role, Jen oversees the business and volleyball operations of the League, working closely with the Founders to position Pro Volleyball Federation as the premier women’s professional sport in North America, maintain its strategic growth and development paths, establish profitability within a sound business model, and advance the overall mission and vision of the League in a professional manner and in keeping with the League’s core values.
Grateful for spaces like this that uplift and connect women in leadership.
Let's keep soaring together!
HIGHLIGHTS
U of M Aerospace Engineering
Visit / Tour
Feb. 14th
AoE had the incredible opportunity to speak with Aerospace Engineering students at the University of Michigan during George Halow's AEROSP 200 class, where we discussed company culture and career paths.
On the same day, we welcomed the winning teams from Women of Aerospace Industry Association of Michigan (WAIAM)'s Michigan Girls Future Flight Challenge (MGFFC) for an exclusive, day-long tour of UoM's Aerospace Engineering department and labs.
These 4th-8th grade students traveled from across Michigan to experience the world of aerospace firsthand.
ROGER THAT!
Feb. 15th
Robot Demo
Benjamin Brown demonstrated a robot during Roger That! Roger That is a two-day celebration of space exploration and the life of Grand Rapids native, Roger B. Chaffee, a former American naval officer and aviator aeronautical engineer, and NASA astronaut in the Apollo program. This was GRPM's and
Grand Valley State University's 9th year hosting Roger That!
AIAM Legislative Day
Feb. 18th
This day consisted of in-person meetings that are extremely important for our elected officials to hear directly from leaders in aerospace to better understand the industry’s product, service, and technology. It also serves as a platform to discuss how Michigan’s aerospace industry contributes to the state economy with an unprecedented opportunity for growth and what is needed from our legislators to support the industry.
YOGA EVENT
Feb. 20th
Thank you to those who were able to join this evening event. It was a fun way to spend an hour to pause, stretch, and reset--both physically and mentally. Teri's expertise and calming presence made the session truly special, helping us find balance and mindfulness in the midst of our busy schedules.
NEXT MONTH
AIAM TECH EXPO
Mar. 12th
Where industry leaders, innovators, and an incredible lineup of tech companies will be showcasing the latest advancements in aerospace and manufacturing technology.
MiCareer Quest
Mar. 20th
MiCareerQuest offers West Michigan middle and high school students the opportunity to learn about careers in our region's high-demand industries through interactive experiences with local employers.
Mar. 29th
Michigan Science Olympiad (GVSU)
Region 12 Tournament
Django Girls
Programming Workshop
MEET AoE
Brenda Grimes
Coaching Robotics
Congratulations to the Caledonia VexIQ robotics elementary team on their first tournament on Feb. 15th at Jenison middle school! The team has been working avidly on their unique design since November, and have finally had their first successful competitive trials.
The team placed very high in the qualifying rounds, making it to the finals matches.
A wonderful accomplishment for their first event!
The kids, coaches, and fans all had a wonderful, fun-filled day! Way to go team Ewoks!
Matthew Reed
Electromagnetic Chess Board Project
During his college years, Matt often played Dungeons and Dragons remotely with his friends from other states. He found the idea of moving pieces on a board without being physically there intriguing. When considering the board's dimensions, he realized that an 8x8 board could also serve for chess, enabling a computer opponent on a physical chess board. The goal of his project was to move pieces on a board using a microcontroller, eliminating the need for mechanical parts. This way, he wouldn't have to adjust motor positions when visiting friends. As Matt's expertise is primarily in software, he is using this project to gain practical experience in electrical engineering.
@ G.R.
WORLD OF WINTER
Grand Rapids
now through Mar. 2nd
The World of Winter Festival is a free, outdoor celebration in Downtown Grand Rapids, Michigan, celebrating winter through art, events and activities for all ages.
Presented by Downtown Grand Rapids Inc., the festival transforms the city into a winter wonderland each year.
Now in its 6th year, World of Winter features stunning art installations, interactive exhibits and live performances, offering a unique way to embrace the season and enjoy the beauty of winter.
LaughFest
Grand Rapids
Mar. 5th - 9th
Did you know that the world’s first-ever community-wide festival of laughter takes place every spring in Grand Rapids? Launched in 2011, the festival has earned a reputation as one of the nation’s marquee events for both participants and performers.
BRICK BY BRICK
at the GRAM
Now through April 27th
Come by the Grand Rapids Art museum to see Brick by Brick: The Creative Art of LEGO® exhibit! This exhibit is in partnership with Bricks & Minifigs Grand Rapids, and is the second annual exhibition celebrating the creative potential of LEGO®.
Enjoy hands-on activities for all ages:
An interactive community LEGO® building area
A create your own minifigure drawing activity
A minifigure scavenger hunt throughout the Museum
“February teaches us the value of patience as we eagerly awaitthe arrival of spring’s vibrant colors.”- Suzanne Woods Fisher - |
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