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SUMMARY:STEM Conference 2026: Lighting the Runway for Future Innovators
DESCRIPTION:Date:     March 6\, 2026\nTime:     9:00am-3:30pm   \n\nLocation: Cherokee School of Innovation\n          4700 E US Highway 64 Alt.\n          Murphy\, NC 28906\n\nFee:      $45 WRESA Members\n          $70 Non-Members\n\n**NOTE: We have a No Refund policy for our WRESA courses. However\, you\nare welcome to send a colleague in your place. Contact LaDonna Sluder\nat lsluder@wresa.org or 828-774-5681 (ext 102) if you need to change\nthe name of the person attending.\n\nAudience: K-12 Educators passionate about enhancing STEM education!\nCEUs: 5 Contact hours\nWhat to Bring: Your own device \n        \n  \n \n  \n  \nLighting the Runway for Future Innovators \nKeynote Speaker:   Britta Bynum \nBritta Bynum is an aviation professional\,leader\, and\npassionate advocate for women in aviation and STEM.\nWith a background in aviation operations and a heart\nfor service\, she is committed to opening doors and\ncreating pathways for the next generation. Britta is\nactively involved in mentoring\, outreach\, and nonprofit\ninitiatives that uplift and empower younger generations\nto pursue bold goals in aviation. As a keynote speaker\,\nshe shares an encouraging message rooted in resilience\,\nconfidence\, and the power of community\, inspiring\nstudents to believe in their potential and envision\nthemselves as future leaders. Britta is honored to\nrepresent women in aviation and celebrate progress\,\npossibility\, and purpose.\n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \nPresenter Bio:\nBritta Bynum is the Chapter President for Wheels Down South of Women in\nAviation\, where she is passionate about connecting\, mentoring\, and inspiring\nindividuals to explore and pursue careers in aviation. Through chapter outreach and\ncommunity engagement\, she works to expand access to aviation opportunities and\nstrengthen local involvement in the industry. \nProfessionally\, Britta is a Computer Numerical Control (CNC) Operator for Delta Air\nLines\, where she supports precision manufacturing and maintenance operations critical\nto aviation safety and performance. Her combination of experience and technical\nexpertise reflects her commitment to advancing women in aviation and promoting\nexcellence across the field. \nExciting Breakout Sessions: \n\nCleared for Takeoff: Launching Your WAI (Women in Aviation International) Chapter\nRunway to Discovery: STEM Takeoff\nElementary Science Advocacy\nSpace Camp for Educators – What I Learned and Why You Should Go!\nLearning Takes Flight: Applying Games-Based Learning Strategies in Drone Technology\nThe Art of Astrophysics: Storytelling Across the Stars \nHigh School Hot Rodding STEAM Showcase (PBL)\nThe Continued Mysteries of Helene\nFrom Flight to Recovery: Adapting a K–5 Experiential Learning Lesson\n\nIf you have additional questions\, contact Candie Sellers at csellers@wresa.org \nIf you are unsure whether your school system is a WRESA member\, click  WRESA MEMBER List.\nREGISTER
URL:https://wresa.org/event/stem-conference-2026-lighting-the-runway-for-future-innovators/
LOCATION:Cherokee School of Innovation\, 4700 E US Highway 64 Alt.\, Murphy\, NC\, 28906\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Candie Sellers":MAILTO:csellers@wresa.org
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