Aerospace Education Competitions (AEC)

Aerospace Education Competitions (AEC) functions as a global leader in secondary aerospace education, inspiring the next generation of aviation, space, and cyber leaders through STEM education. The organization offers project-based, hands-on experiences in drafting, manufacturing, and flying, primarily through its International Space Settlement Design Competition (ISSDC). This provider focuses on fostering students' education by offering opportunities to learn, grow, and expand into suitable career choices within the aerospace industry. The institution's programs are designed to simulate real-world engineering challenges, encouraging students to form teams and develop innovative solutions. Aerospace Education Competitions emphasizes the development of critical skills such as programming, technical communication, and ethical consideration in emerging technologies. The competitions are supported by a network of volunteers, including engineers, managers, astronauts, and past student participants who return to mentor new generations. Aerospace Education Competitions' flagship program, the International Space Settlement Design Competition, challenges high school students to design space colonies, emulating the work of aerospace company proposal teams. The organization also supports the Aerospace Robotics Competition (ARC), where students build, program, and fly drones. These initiatives aim to provide practical engineering experience and connect students with industry professionals and academia.