Siegfried
Drone & Aviation Showcase
Back by popular demand!
May 3, 2024, 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Tulsa Community College,
Riverside Community Campus and Aviation Center
112 W. Beechcraft Drive, Tulsa, OK 74132
At the Siegfried Drone & Aviation Showcase, educators and partners can connect with each other to learn and share about drone competitions and opportunities throughout the year. Students can engage with hands-on learning and exploration of drone types and skills, as well as share their own knowledge and passion for drones in a drone competition like no other!
Entrance is free and lunch is provided for all attendees. Please note, this is an application to attend and/or compete at the Showcase. Completing this form does not guarantee attendance. However, we do suggest applicants request transportation from your school now to ensure you will have it if selected through your application. It is much easier to cancel a transportation request than to wait and possibly not have it. TRSA will reimburse schools up to $100 per teacher for the cost of a substitute and/or up to $100 in transportation costs. All applicants were notified of approval or denial by April 3, 2024.
Registration Opens: January 15, 2024
Registration Deadline: March 31, 2024 at 11:55 p.m.
About
Immerse yourself in the realm of flight at the Siegfried Drone & Aviation Showcase, where educators and partners unite to ignite the spirit of exploration. Discover a world of drone competitions and year-round opportunities as you connect, learn, and share. Students are invited to embark on a captivating journey of hands-on learning, exploring various drone types and honing their skills. Unleash your knowledge and passion for drones in an unparalleled competition experience unlike any other!
Components of the Showcase:
- Drone Competition: A “TED-talk”-style competition in which teams present a research project relating to application or innovation in the drone industry.
- Aviation Playground: A space for students to explore and gain hands-on experience with a variety of drones, aviation models, and drone-related skills.
- Networking Hangar: A space for drone competitions, universities, and industry professionals to share info about opportunities for drones and aviation that students and educators can be a part of.
Competition Elements
View the Full Competition Playbook Here
In today’s tech industry, drones are being utilized more and more to help with a myriad of tasks, which makes drone innovation one of the most exciting areas of technological advancement. This competition will bring awareness to the various ways in which drones are currently being used and how they could be utilized in the future.
Competitors/teams will develop and present a research project to a panel of judges. The research project should contain original student/team research related to ONE of the following questions:
How have drones contributed to innovation within an industry of your choice?
OR
How do you anticipate drones will continue to advance innovation within an industry of your choice?
Students can choose one or two drone innovations to research and prepare a visual presentation (digital or poster/tri-fold) and a verbal presentation (10-minute maximum). They will also write a one-page summary of the research procedures followed and the citation for resources used during research. All digital files/links must be submitted 2 weeks before the competition.
Why Drones & Aviation
Venturing into the sky, drones are a great way to encourage curiosity, creativity, and a thirst for knowledge among young minds. The boundless opportunities of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) fuel their fascination and ignite their passion for STEM fields.
Through hands-on projects, students learn the principles of engineering, design, and scientific concepts, all while building their very own drones. These flying wonders become a tangible representation of their ingenuity and hard work, providing a sense of accomplishment and pride.
But the impact of drone education extends far beyond the classroom or a simple project. By engaging in inquiry-based learning with real-world applications, students gain profound insights into the possibilities drones present in various fields. From environmental monitoring and agriculture to search and rescue missions, they discover how drones can be powerful tools for positive change.
Moreover, drone programs foster essential 21st-century skills like critical thinking, collaboration, and creativity. As they work in teams to design, build, and program their drones, students learn to communicate effectively, compromise, and leverage each other’s strengths. These skills transcend the classroom, empowering them to become innovative problem-solvers and future leaders.
At the Drone & Aviation Showcases, we aim to break down barriers and open doors to the world of aviation and drone technology. By doing so, we provide students and educators with an immersive experience that goes beyond theoretical learning and directly connects them to the real world.
The Showcase provides more than just an educational experience; it creates a supportive ecosystem of like-minded individuals. Students, educators, mentors, and advocates form a community that encourages and supports one another on their journey of exploration and learning. Whether you’re a budding aviation enthusiast, a tech-savvy tinkerer, or a dedicated educator seeking to enhance your classroom, the Drone & Aviation Showcase welcomes you with open arms.
So, if you’re ready to soar to new heights, challenge the boundaries of what’s possible, and embrace the wonders of drone technology, join us at the Drone & Aviation Showcase. Let’s unlock the skies together and embark on an incredible adventure of learning and discovery.
Materials Request
Tulsa Regional STEM Alliance offers financial assistance to support your STEM education initiatives. These grants cover in-school support needs and out-of-school time programs. Visit our STEM Funding Center to learn more.
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Professional Development
Led by our partners at Pitsco Education, this beginner PD is for K-12 teachers and informal educators to learn tips and tricks for starting a drone club or program at your site! Participants will learn how to build and operate Pitsco’s Drone Maker kit and other key topics for incorporating drones into your lessons. Free and open to all educators.
Check back later for our 2024-25 training!
Interested in volunteering?
It takes dozens of community volunteers to make this event possible! Sign up to be a judge or support volunteer. We’ll provide onsite training and all the materials you’ll need.
Qualifications:
✔️ Register with TRSA and complete a background check
✔️ Be 18+ or have an adult chaperone (who is registered)
✔️ Be encouraging and supportive of STEM pathways for students
✔️ Willingness to engage students in positive and age-appropriate ways
Already a TRSA volunteer? Sign in through our portal. New to volunteering? Register through our system and complete a background check. Learn more about volunteering with TRSA here.
Volunteer Application
Partners
Registration closed April 5th.
Interested in reaching an audience of high school students and their teachers who are eager to learn about drones and aviation?
There are two ways you can participate at the event:
- Aviation Playground: A space for students to explore and gain hands-on experience with a variety of drones, aviation models, and drone-related skills.
- Networking Hangar: A space for drone competitions, universities, and industry professionals to share info about opportunities for drones & aviation that students and educators can be a part of.
Sign up to attend! Free of charge, as always. Lunch will also be provided.
Questions? Contact Rachel Christy at rachel.christy@tulsastem.org
Gold Sponsor:
Silver Sponsor:
George Kaiser Family Foundation & Tulsa Innovation Labs
Interested in sponsoring this event next year?
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