• Lindsay Kitson wins the 2013 First-to-Solo Challenge
  • Aviation records fall during the 3rd annual Women Of Aviation Worldwide Week
  • Over 17,000 girls and women discover aviation during Women Of Aviation Worldwide Week
  • Girls across 4 continents come together to interact with 3 amazing women of space
  • Women color the skies during Women Of Aviation Worldwide Week
  • One aviation training center to receive world recognition
  • Nearly $2,000 in prizes for the Event Organizer Contest and the First-to-Solo Challenge
  • The Association of Space Explorers celebrates Women Of Aviation Worldwide Week

Women Of Aviation Worldwide Week LIVE

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Live Streams Viewable on MARCH 9 2013

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Our distinguished speakers

Dr. Manta Patel Nagaraja, NASA space scientist

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Dr. Manta Patel Nagaraja

Dr. Manta Patel Nagaraja holds doctorate in biomedical engineering and has a long and varied career at NASA. She trained astronauts who flew aboard both the U.S. Space Shuttle and the International Space Station (ISS), became a certified flight controller for the communications system of the ISS, and currently manages the Agency-wide Women@NASA project.

Recently, she started the interview process for the upcoming astronaut selection for 2013 class.

In her spare time, she volunteers as a role model with FabFems, runs marathons and half marathons across the world, and travels the world performing outreach in developing countries.

Pam Melroy, retired AF combat pilot, test pilot, & astronaut

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Colonel Pam Melroy

Colonel Pam Melroy served as pilot on two space flights (STS-92 in 2000 and STS-112 in 2002) and was the mission commander on STS-120 in 2007, making her one of only two women who commanded the space shuttle. She has logged more than 924 hours (more than 38 days) in space.

Before becoming an astronaut, Colonel Melroy had a long pilot career in the Air Force and flew in combat. She has piloted 50 types of aircraft. She was a test pilot in the C-17 Combined Test Force and as such, set 7 world aviation records. She also developed and flew first-ever C-17 air show demonstration.

Since retiring from NASA in 2009, she has held management positions and currently acts as Deputy Director of the Tactical Technology Office of DARPA.

Natalie Panek, robotic operator and aerospace engineer at MDA Space Missions

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Natalie Panek

Natalie Panek is a robotic operator and aerospace engineer at MDA Space Missions, previously interning at NASA Goddard Spaceflight Center and NASA Ames Research Center. She’s driven a solar-powered car across North America, has a pilot’s license, and skydived with Korea’s first Astronaut.

With degrees in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, Natalie has co-authored papers on flames burning in microgravity and repairing broken satellites in space. She has spoken at TEDx and on the panel for Women in Aerospace International Women’s day.
Natalie is an advocate for encouraging women to dive head-on into challenging careers and take risks, recognizing that we need to foster innovation in order to challenge the foundations of our generation and the next. She is also an avid adventurer, always looking to fill any free time with the outdoors and exploration.


Latest news

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    During the 2013 Women Of Aviation Worldwide Week - March 4 to 10 2013 - that attracted more than 17,000 girls and women to air and space facilities across four continents, pilots flew balloons, ultra-lights, airplanes, seaplanes, and helicopters to introduce 5,316 girls and women to the magic of flight in a small aircraft with the hope to spark many vocations. More than 77% of the girls and...
  • Aviation records fall during the 3rd annual Women Of Aviation Worldwide Week
    From March 4 to March 10 2013, over 2,100 volunteers across four continents - Africa, Asia, America, and Europe - introduced more than 17,000 girls and women to the opportunities available in the air and space industry as part of the Women Of Aviation Worldwide Week celebration, held annually during the week of March 8, anniversary date of the first female pilot license worldwide. Studi...
  • Over 17,000 girls and women discover aviation during Women Of Aviation Worldwide Week
    Over 17,000 girls and women discover opportunities in the air and space industry at more than 70 events on four continents during the 3rd annual Women Of Aviation Worldwide Week and 5,300 of them take flight in a small aircraft for the first time. From March 4 to March 10 2013, people across four continents - Africa, Asia, America, and Europe - celebrated the 3rd annual Women Of Aviati...
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    On March 9 2013, a retired Air Force test pilot and NASA astronaut, a NASA scientist, and a MDA space engineer will answer questions that girls and women who registered to go on their first flight asked. At events or at home, girls and women will have a chance to view the presentations live streamed on the internet from Frederick, MD, USA and Ottawa, ON, Canada. The day of inspiring life cho...
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