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Ticketed event: $10.00 advanced registration and $20.00 on site registration
Aerospace engineering and technology are shaped by both rigorous scientific theory and the practical traditions of craftsmanship—from early aviation designers and mechanics to modern aerospace design and innovation. While technical expertise is essential, many of the core skills that drive success in aerospace—problem-solving, creativity, collaboration, and adaptability—are often developed in unexpected places, outside traditional engineering education.
This workshop invites participants to explore how recognizing and valuing diverse skill-building environments can reshape our understanding of who can contribute to aerospace-related engineering and how we cultivate those abilities in ourselves and our students. Drawing on insights from previous gatherings of STEM professionals and students, we will examine how broadening the lens on engineering identity and skill development opens new pathways for participation and excellence in flight, aircraft design, complex vehicle manufacturing, and testing across fixed wing, rotary wing, and anything that is designed to reach earthly destinations, planets, or the stars.
Participants will engage in interactive discussions and activities that connect historical and modern perspectives, explore inclusive strategies for skill development, and reflect on how these approaches can enhance recruitment, retention, and innovation in flight, aerospace engineering, and aerospace engineering technology.
Please bring examples of your work and a charged mobile phone to workshop

Speakers

1. Dr. Anne M Lucietto

   Purdue University - Purdue Polytechnic Institute – West Lafayette

   Anne M. Lucietto, Ph.D., is a dedicated researcher and educator with a passion for exploring how hobbies influence personal and professional development. With a background in engineering education and a strong interest in interdisciplinary collaboration, Anne brings a unique perspective to the Hobbies Project. Her work focuses on understanding how leisure activities shape our lives. 

2. Dr. Diane L Peters P.E.

   Kettering University

   Diane L. Peters, Ph.D., P.E., is an active researcher and educator with extensive experience as a mechanical design engineer in industry. Her perspective on the Hobbies Project draws on those past experiences, combining a firsthand knowledge of design thinking with a strong interest in creative leisure pursuits. Her past design work, both industrial and academic, looks at synergies between different fields.