Rep. Sykes, MAPS Air Museum Host Girls in S.T.E.A.M. Pilot Her Future Event
Event Aims to Connect K-12 Students with Career Opportunities in Aviation, S.T.E.A.M. Fields
NORTH CANTON, Ohio — Yesterday, U.S. Representative Emilia Sykes (OH-13) in partnership with the MAPS Air Museum, hosted a Girls in S.T.E.A.M. event titled “Pilot Her Future.” Girls from Ohio’s 13th Congressional District had the opportunity to learn about career opportunities in aviation and other S.T.E.A.M. fields.
“Pilot Her Future is an event that offers young women a unique opportunity to step into the world of aviation,” said Rep. Sykes at the event. “Despite the progress that women have made in the aviation industry, they remain significantly underrepresented. That is why today’s event is so important – it gives young women a chance to see what is possible for their future careers. I’m committed to opening doors for young women to explore careers in S.T.E.A.M. Whether through increased access to education or legislation that ensures equity in the workplace, we must keep pushing forward to break barriers and create pathways for success.”
"Historically, women have been underserved in many technical careers and engineering fields. In recent years, however, this trend has started to change,” said Colonel Reed Kimball, Director of Education, Simulator Lead at MAPS Air Museum. “By hosting this event for young women, we hope to continue to foster an interest in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (S.T.E.M.) careers for the next generation of women pioneers and to continue to break down some of the still existing barriers to their success."
Pilot Her Future provides a space for girls to hear and learn directly from female aviation professionals about the importance of S.T.E.A.M. in aviation as well as how women have contributed to advancements in aviation.
The Girls in S.T.E.A.M. initiative, presented by Rep. Sykes, aims to enlighten and inspire girls and young women to pursue professions in science, technology, engineering, art, and math to solve real-world problems which will improve our communities. Girls in S.T.E.A.M. is open to girls from anywhere in Ohio's 13th Congressional District.