Event Focus : What are some of the contributions that women have made to the history of aviaiton? What were some of the obstacles overcome by women in their quest to make aviation history?

Description: Since the earliest days of flight, women have played a major role in the history of aviation. From Harriet Quimby and Katherine Stinson who's flying careers began just after the Wright brothers' first flight to Eileen Collens piloting the Space Shuttle Discovery, women have made significant contributions despite the many obstacles confronting them, to the history of aviation. Explore the contributions made by women, and the obstacles they faced as we discover they impact women have had on forming the history of aviation. This videoconference is an excellent way for students to gain an understanding of contributions made by women who have helped shape aviation history.

Instructional Objectives: During this videoconferences students will be introduced to the women in aviation history and the contributions they made, they will be able to match the contributions to the women who made them. Students will gain an understanding of the signifacnt event in history and the role women in aviation have played in them.