NCASE Exhibitors

Exhibitor Descriptions

AC Supply – for all your aerospace education product needs! Prices normally associated for large orders! Estes rocket products; KNEX; Midwest Class-Packs; various radio control airplane products displayed; and too many other quality, aerospace-related products offered at an incredible discount. We take personal pride in fulfilling all your aerospace education product needs. Come stop by our booth for a catalogue and - CAP members, be sure to ask about the special CAP discount on Estes orders.

Call 1-800-536-0238 or email acsupply@swbell.net for a free catalog and CAP information sheet.

Education, students, classrooms, and teachers are ever-changing. Educators are always seeking dynamic ways to promote high quality education, improve student achievement, and motivate students.

Adams State College is dedicated to Aerospace Education and pleased to support the Aerospace Education Excellence Award Program. For details visit us at:

http://www2.adams.edu/extended_studies/independent/aex/aex.php

The Aerospace Industries Association (AIA) represents the nation's leading manufacturers and suppliers of civil, military, and business aircraft, helicopters, unmanned aerial vehicles, space systems, aircraft engines, missiles, materiel, and related components, equipment, services, and information technology.

Visit the website at www.aia-aerospace.org  for more information. *

The Air Force Association (AFA) is an independent, non profit, civilian organization promoting public understanding of aerospace power through educational outreach programs.

AGI's Educational Alliance Program provides eligible educational groups with free licensing of AGI’s industry-leading analysis software for instructional use. STK allows instructors and students to create dynamic, 3-D scenarios of complex space-related topics and solve real space analysis problems. Since establishing its Educational Alliance Program in June 1996, the company has donated its STK software to more than 140 academic institutions across the world. The dollar value of software donated to these educational partners to date totals more than $1 billion.

Apogee Books is the world's leading commercial Space Book Publisher. Working with the world's national space administrations and private space industries to educate and bring you the latest on the high frontier.

In keeping with the conference tribute, A. Scott Crossfield T-shirt memorabilia will be on sale with all proceeds going toward the A. Scott Crossfield Teacher of the Year Award. Limited quantities, first-come, first served.

Growing our future, for our future!

The Boeing Company is the world's leading aerospace company, with its heritage mirroring the history of flight. It is the largest manufacturer of commercial jetliners and military aircraft, providing products and services to airlines and U.S. and allied armed forces around the world. In addition, Boeing is committed to investing in teachers so that every student has a chance to thrive and every community becomes a vibrant place to live.

The Civil Air Patrol Drug Demand Reduction (DDR) Program is chartered with the responsibility to make CAP an environment that promotes and supports education, community involvement, social responsibility, and respect for individuals. Since 1994, the scope of the Program has expanded to include the entire CAP organization with an emphasis on the Cadet Program. The CAP DDR Program works jointly with the DDR programs of the USAF; USAF Reserve, National Guard, Community Anti-Drug Coalitions of American agencies, the Drug Enforcement Administration, and the FBI’s Community Outreach Program.

Experience flying the 1911 Wright Model B! Visit the Discovery of Flight – Wright Experience booth and take the controls of the Wright aircraft. The simulation software was developed by Bihrle Applied Research from wind tunnel evaluations of authentic reproductions of the Model B. This exhibit will also contain displays about the Foundation's upcoming 1908 Centennial celebrations of the Wright brothers' first public flights and hands on-artifacts.

“The Captain Michael King Smith Education Institute” - The Evergreen Aviation Museum is best known as the home of the world’s largest wooded aircraft, the Howard Hughes Spruce Goose. Plus, they have a SR 71 Blackbird, a Grumman F6F-3 hellcat, a Titan II Missile and a B-17 bomber. In additional there is more 60 other historic aircraft on display. Along with artwork, traveling displays and café and gift store. The Museum is located about three miles southwest of McMinnville, Oregon, across the street from the McMinnville Airport. The Museum hours are 9:00am to 5:00 pm.

Delight's Earthly Delights features jewelry inspired by the beauty of science. Necklaces which feature models of scientific concepts include the following: The Solar System, The DNA Molecule, Photosynthesis, Constellations including those of the Zodiac, Orion, and the Summer Triangle. New this year will be models of the energy levels of the elements gold and silver. Necklaces made from meteorites that landed in Siberia in 1947 will be available. For more information see our website:

www.DelightsEarthlyDelights.com

Estes Rockers “Ignite the Imagination”™ of your students! Estes, the world’s leader in model rocketry, provides cost-saving rocket and engine LAB Packs™, curricula and model rocket accessories. Stop by our booth to register to win rockets! Visit our Estes Rocketry Resource Center at:

www.esteseducator.com

The FAA Office of Commercial Space's mission is to ensure protection of the public, property, and the national security and foreign policy interests of the United States during a commercial launch or re-entry activity and to encourage, facilitate, and promote U.S. commercial space transportation. Our vision is to be recognized as the world's foremost authority on commercial space transportation.

Girls With Wings™ (GWW) is an e-commerce merchandising and public awareness project that focuses its efforts on promoting young girls’ interest in aviation-related careers and hobbies. The GWW emerging product line offers apparel for girls of all ages, allowing them to become connected with aviation from the time they are born. Website activities and inspirational stories of women involved in various aspects of aviation will motivate girls to pursue their own skyward adventures. For more information please visit:

www.girlswithwings.com 

The Ken Cook Co. produces materials supporting various aerospace education initiatives conducted by NCAE member groups, and also produces the Raytheon and Beechcraft educational materials. See those listings at  www.aviation-education.com.

In addition Ken Cook Co. offers the automated literature fulfillment solution that enables your distribution channel partners and/or consumers to order as few as a single copy of your product literature directly from your website. They select the format - a printed manual, files on CD/DVD or an immediate PDF download - and pay for the products at the time of order. Because each order is produced only after the order has been paid for, this turns your literature cost center into a revenue generator. Your company has no warehousing costs, no in-house administrative costs and no up-front printing fees to tie-up capital. It’s that simple.

Site: http://www.marssociety.org

The time has come for humanity to journey to Mars and we're ready. We must go for the knowledge of Mars, for the knowledge of Earth, and for our humanity itself.

Though Mars is distant, we are far better prepared today to send humans to Mars than we were to travel to the Moon at the commencement of the space age. Given the will, we can have our first teams on Mars within a decade and make it the second safest place for humans in the Solar System. Visit our exhibit to see how.

• MuseumWorx

MuseumWorx is known for producing exceptional interactive space exhibits ranging from simulators, simulation software, space suits, and everything in between. We engage and excite minds with our design, fabrication, and informal education.

The National Aeronautic Association (NAA) and National Association of State Aviation Officials (NASAO) are jointly responsible for the annual Young Peoples Aviation/Space Art Contest. Each year's winning is forwarded to the international competition for final judging. Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University (ERAU) is archiving the winning paintings which are available for on-line viewing. Representative selections of original paintings are being exhibited at NCASE.

The Mission of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) is to pioneer the future in space exploration, scientific discovery, and aeronautics research. Educational materials will be available which convey the science, technology, engineering and mathematics behind these activities.

The mission of the National Air and Space Museum is to commemorate, educate, and inspire, and thanks to the Boeing Corporation we are doing just that. With the generous support of the Boeing Corporation, the National Air and Space Museum’s Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center Education Division has provided Teacher In-Service training and aerospace education resources to thousands of local area teachers. Be sure to stop by the booth to pick up some of these resources and advice on how to incorporate aerospace education in your classroom - you will be glad you did.

The National Association of Rocketry (NAR) is all about having fun and learning more with and about sport rockets. We are the oldest and largest sport rocketry organization in the world. Since 1957, over 80,000 serious sport rocket modelers have joined the NAR to take advantage of the fun and excitement of organized rocketry. Visit the NAR website for information about America's largest sport rocketry organization:

www.nar.org

The National Coalition for Aviation Education (NCAE) actively promotes aviation and space education while supporting schools’ initiatives at the local, state and national levels. For additional information regarding NCAE, please visit the web site:

www.aviationeducation.org

The National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) provides timely, relevant, and accurate geospatial intelligence in support of national security objectives. NGA is a member of the U.S. Intelligence Community and a Department of Defense Combat Support Agency.

NOAA is a Federal Science agency focused on the condition of the oceans and atmosphere. NOAA science touches the lives of all Americans through Weather, Climate, Satellite Data, Solar Weather, Oceans and Coasts, and Fisheries.

Discover the many journals, publications, teaching tools, professional development opportunities, student and teacher competitions, and much more from the largest science teacher organization in the world.

Pick up FREE copies of select publications, check out our online services and products, and see why we are the primary resource for all teachers of science.

Did you know that the repeated acceptance of brochures, business cards and other promotional material can lead to Terribilis Shoulderus Hurtis (TSH)? Break the cycle of TSH by dropping by the Quest Education Central booth, sitting down, and building a wide array of awesome new educational products! Launch your own helicopter, build (and take home) a Quest model rocket, or see if you can help Mr. Egg complete his mission by parachuting safety to earth (without a crack). We’ll be building something new every hour - so stop by, have fun, and learn how Quest Aerospace can help you excite, inspire and explore!

The U.S. Space & Rocket Center offers adventures that are out of this world! With a daily visit to our museum or a trip to U.S. Space Camp or Aviation Challenge, we take a unique, fun, and hands-on approach to learning at the world’s largest space travel attraction. You can experience astronaut and fighter pilot training for students, teachers, groups, parent/child pairs and companies! To learn more about how to plan your mission to Space Camp or Aviation Challenge, contact Blake Mathis at 1-800-241-5104.

The Wolf Aviation Fund promotes and supports General Aviation. The Fund provides grants and information to help individuals and groups in their worthy aviation endeavors. The Wolf AViation Fund website provides a tremendous amount of information on communications, web resources, fundraising, educational resources, airport promotion, and other subjects that could well be helpful to you in championing general aviation.

 Please visit the Wolf Aviation Fund web site for additional information:

http://www.wolf-aviation.org

The World Aerospace Education Organization is dedicated to raising the awareness of aerospace activities around the world. The membership is made up of a diverse group of people who are excited to share their knowledge and experience with others of all ages and backgrounds.

The Virginia Department of Aviation mission is to cultivate an advanced, market driven aviation system that is safe, secure and provides for economic development; promote aviation awareness and education and provide executive flight services for the Commonwealth Leadership.

At NCASE, the Department will share information and materials for aviation education and awareness that are available in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Applications for the Department's teachers grant and student scholarship programs and for the 2007 International Aviation Art Contest (Virginia competition) will be available.

*Note: AIA and NAR have created the world’s largest rocketry-based aerospace design and flying challenge competition for student teams of middle and high schools students, the Team America Rocketry Challenge (TARC). Winning teams share in a prize pool of more than $60,000 annually. Applications for TARC and additional information on NAR and sport rocketry are available during the conference. Please stop by the AIA – NAR booth for cool rocket giveaways and door prizes!