Qatari youth experienced the excitement in the science behind aviation and history at the Al Khor Fly-In through interactive educational programmes co-sponsored by Boeing and the Qatar Aeronautical College (QAC).
Since 2008, the event at the Al-Khor Airport aims to connect the public with the passion of aviation enthusiasts and small aircraft displays. Boeing and the QAC contributed by featuring interactive demonstrations of the principles of science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) education. The educational programmes were created and lead by representatives of the Museum of Flight from Seattle in the United States, with the support of Boeing employee volunteers and QAC student volunteers.
“The QAC, along with Boeing, believes that the success of education is about connecting the passion of others with those eager to learn,” said Dr. Saeed Al Sulaiman, Director of Academic Affairs and Registration, QAC. “The Al Khor Fly-In is a unique event that allowed us to participate by adding a playful education component for the interested public.”
The Museum of Flight demonstrations included the “Flying Gizmo Show,” which helps youth discover the history and science of flight, and “Robot Garage,” which introduces the basic engineering ideas behind robotics.
“We want to inspire young people across Qatar and help them pursue future careers in the sciences or aerospace,” said Jeff Johnson, President, Boeing Middle East. “When you can create excitement while learning, anything can become possible in a young person’s mind.”