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BITE of Science

“Kids should be allowed to break stuff more often. That's a consequence of exploration. Exploration is what you do when you don't know what you're doing.”

- Neil deGrasse Tyson



Why are we here?

Rockwell Collins Actively Supports STEM Activities

• To explore cutting edge solutions in avionics

• Make meaningful professional links

• Provide STEM opportunities for students

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Rockwell Collins in Aerospace

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Rich History in Aerospace

Arthur A. CollinsFounder of Collins Radio

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Technology in the Aerospace Industry• Today

– The sky is filled with satellites– The Airspace is crowded with aircraft– The airwaves are filled with data– Systems are more complex than ever

STEM is a Crucial in Everything We Do 4



How Do We Continue to Innovate?

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When Does Innovation Start

It is never too early to start STEM education

What you can watch for …. "Conformity to social expectations, gender stereotypes, gender roles and lack of role models continue to channel girls' career choices away from STEM fields,"

- CNNLosing Half the Population

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Bill Greenleaf - Rockwell Collins CNS Fellow

William "Bill" Greenleaf - Bill has been with Rockwell Collins for 29 years. He was named a Rockwell Collins Fellow in 2014. At an enterprise level, Bill has been instrumental in establishing the architect role within the Communication, Navigation and Surveillance (CNS) Systems organization.

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Aviation and STEM

• Everything we build uses models of the real world.

• What models of the real world are represented in the events or products depicted in the videos?

• What STEM areas were involved in the events or products depicted in the videos? What was the involvement?

• What STEM areas were involved in creating the videos? What was the involvement?

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Modeling the Real World – Why?

• Step 1: Why does this event happen (or not happen)?

• Step 2: Ponder and postulate reason for event (or non-event).

• Step 3: Build model which supports postulation.

• Step 4: Test model.

• Step 5: Revise postulation & model based on model testing.

STEM is everywhere, we just need to see it!

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STEM - Necessary to Model Real World



Navigation – Various Models, Do They Matter?



Planar Navigation

• Assumes area of interest is Cartesian• Uses Pythagorean Theorem of Euclidean Geometry• Is accurate over short distances

λ = LatitudeΦ = LongitudeΒ = Initial HeadingFrom V to T



Spherical Navigation

λ = LatitudeΦ = LongitudeΒ = Initial HeadingFrom V to T

• Assumes area of interest is Spherical• Uses Haversine Formula of Spherical Geometry• Is accurate over long distances, BUT…



Oblate Spheroid Navigation Model

• Assumes area of interest is Oblate Spheroid• Uses Ellipsoid of revolution formulas• Basis Geoid establishes “best fit” in area of interest• Is accurate over long distances, BUT…



Geoid Navigation Model & Earth Actual



People May Be STEM Oriented When They …

• Ask the question “Why??”

• Prefer “hands-on” to “hands-off” learning

• Pick items up to look at them more closely

• Take things apart … and sometimes try to put them back together

• Are interested in music

• Require more from you

• Push the envelope and think outside the box

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Encourage Curiosity and Active Participation



Aviation and STEM• Mathematics [Algebra, geometry, trigonometry, calculus, differential

equations, tensor calculus, vectors, matrices, stochastics, …]

• Chemistry/Physics [Elements, materials, physics of solids, statics, dynamics, optics, …]

• Engineering/Computer Science [Electrical, Civil, Aeronautical, Chemical, Industrial, Computer, Software, …]

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What the industry needs?

• We need teachers that encourage STEM activities to produce – People that can think creatively– Bring solutions to big data– Think about security– Solve problems we don’t know exist

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How do we work in our Community

Afro-Academic, Cultural, Technological and Scientific Olympics

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Taking a BITE out of Science

• We are a technology company with a strong STEM core

• We believe in growing the community

• We believe STEM starts at a young age and we support activities in all age ranges within our community

STEM education is the foundation needed to solve the problems of tomorrow … and it starts with us

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Discussion

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Background on NavigationGood source for navigation: www.faqs.org/faqs/geography/infosystems-faq

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http://www.faqs.org/faqs/geography/infosystems-faq/



How do we work in our Community?Community Agency/Organization Activity

NAACP – ACTSO (Academic, Cultural, Technological, Scientific Olympics)

Program sponsor, employee volunteers . Robotics Teams, Math Brain Bowl, Community Science Fair. Mathematics Study Team. http://www.naacpconnect.org/pages/what-is-act-so

Code Craft Lab – Computer Programming Lab for Youth

Scholarship funding, employee volunteers. Partner with Melbourne engineers to provide engineering volunteers to participate in “lightening talk” speaker series. Share engineering experiences with students. Year round program over 100 students participate in afterschool lab program. Additionally Program integrated into 11 middle school in Brevard. Scholarships awarded to students who demonstrate financial need. http://www.codecraftlab.org/about/

Florida Institute of Technology – Summer STEM Camp

Scholarship funding, employee volunteers Partner with Melbourne engineers to provide engineering volunteers and mentors for summer STEM camps (i.e. Flight camp, Math Camp, Computer Programming Camp). Scholarships awarded to students who demonstrate financial need. http://camps.fit.edu/academic-camps.php

Brevard Public Schools

Science Fair 7-12 sponsorship. Employee volunteers serve as judges for science fair. https://sites.google.com/a/share.brevardschools.org/aulakh-science-resources/science-fair

Introduce a Girl to Engineering Day - hosted at Rockwell Collins Melbourne site,

Corporate Initiative. In partnership with Mlb female engineers and South Brevard Middle Schools provide engineering experiences to over 80 middle school age girls. https://www.rockwellcollins.com/Our_Company/Corporate_Responsibility/Community_Overview/eWeek.aspx

Girls in Aviation Day Participate in GIAD, to encourage and inspire young women to pursue a career in aviation. https://www.wai.org/giad

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http://www.naacpconnect.org/pages/what-is-act-so

http://www.naacpconnect.org/pages/what-is-act-so

http://www.codecraftlab.org/about/

http://camps.fit.edu/academic-camps.php

http://camps.fit.edu/academic-camps.php

https://sites.google.com/a/share.brevardschools.org/aulakh-science-resources/science-fair



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https://www.wai.org/giad



How do we work in our Community?

Community involvement

Community Agency/Organization Activity

Brevard Public Schools

Corporate sponsor 6th grade trip to KSC. Program provides students with classroom learning designed to introduce STEM education to students. As part of Brevard Space Week, students visit KSC and are introduced to our community’s rich history of space exploration. http://brevardschoolsfoundation.org/programs/space-week

FIRST Lego, Robotics, FTCLocal sponsor of FIRST Lego teams, Robotic teams and FTC teams. Provide employee volunteers and team mentors. http://www.firstlegoleague.org/about-fll

Florida Institute of TechnologyEngineering and Science Judge – Senior Design Showcase presentation of Capstone Project –

Melbourne engineers serve as judges for Senior Design Projects in the areas Aerospace Engineering, Software Engineering, Computer Science Engineering. Sponsor of AIAA Design Build Project. http://coe.fit.edu/showcase.php

Florida Institute of Technology / Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University – Student Tours

Student tours of Engineering Labs/Operations. http://www.fit.edu/visitors/tour/http://daytonabeach.erau.edu/admissions/visit/

Florida Institute of TechnologyStudent Organization (Society of Women Engineers, AIAA, IEEE etc…) Partnership, Mentoring, Networking with students and RC engineers. http://www.fit.edu/activities/organizations.php

FIT Externship ProgramStudents spend one week exploring the field of engineering, job shadow, engineering lab tours, hands on engineering experiences. http://www.fit.edu/career/employers/externship.php

Merritt Island Davinci Academy of Aerospace Engineering – Job Shadow Day Code Craft Lab

Impact approximately 20 students (grades 9 – 12) Host students as part of a job shadow day in partnership with Mlb engineers - Brevard Public Schools (Merritt Island) http://www.edline.net/pages/Merritt_Island/Faculty___Staff/4122208180547580002/Academy_Programs/da_Vinci_Academy

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http://brevardschoolsfoundation.org/programs/space-week

http://brevardschoolsfoundation.org/programs/space-week

http://www.firstlegoleague.org/about-fll

http://www.firstlegoleague.org/about-fll

http://coe.fit.edu/showcase.php

http://www.fit.edu/visitors/tour/

http://www.fit.edu/visitors/tour/

http://daytonabeach.erau.edu/admissions/visit/

http://daytonabeach.erau.edu/admissions/visit/

http://www.fit.edu/activities/organizations.php

http://www.fit.edu/activities/organizations.php

http://www.fit.edu/career/employers/externship.php

http://www.fit.edu/career/employers/externship.php

http://www.edline.net/pages/Merritt_Island/Faculty___Staff/4122208180547580002/Academy_Programs/da_Vinci_Academy





How do we work in our Community?

Community involvement

Community Agency/Organization Activity

FPS - Future Problem Solvers

Florida Future Problem Solving Program is an affiliate of the Future Problem Solving Program International. FPSPI engages students in creative problem solving and stimulates critical and creative thinking skills, encouraging students to develop a vision for the future. http://flfpsp.oldcity.com/components/

OM - Odyssey of the Mind

Odyssey of the Mind is a creative problem-solving program for students K-12 and college. It provides teams with the opportunity to learn creative problem solving, teamwork, brainstorming, self-reliance, and respect for individual strengths -- unique, unforgettable experiences that will serve them in every aspect of their lives now and in the future. http://floridaodysseyofthemind.org/intro/default.php

Vortex - RoboticsCombining the excitement of sport with the rigors of science and technology. We call FIRST Robotics Competition the ultimate Sport for the Mind. https://www.firstinspires.org/robotics/frc/what-is-first-robotics-competition

Career Day Hoover Elementary Sponsorship for the program year

Math Clubs & Chess Clubs

Rockwell Collins Grants

Rockwell Collins is known around the world for our reliable, high-quality aviation products. We’re also known in our communities for our commitment and involvement in education – especially supporting science, technology, engineering and mathematics. http://www.rockwellcollins.com/Our_Company/Corporate_Responsibility/Community_Overview

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http://flfpsp.oldcity.com/components/

http://flfpsp.oldcity.com/components/

http://floridaodysseyofthemind.org/intro/default.php

http://floridaodysseyofthemind.org/intro/default.php

https://www.firstinspires.org/robotics/frc/what-is-first-robotics-competition

https://www.firstinspires.org/robotics/frc/what-is-first-robotics-competition

http://www.rockwellcollins.com/Our_Company/Corporate_Responsibility/Community_Overview



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