Enzi Attends Rocketry Challenge
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Rocketry Challenge
Senator Enzi is quite a fan of hobby rocketry, as are the 600 students that attended the AIA (Aerospace Industry Association) Team America Rocketry Challenge last Saturday, May 22nd. Here, Senator Enzi signed a few autographs for a few of his own fans. -
Rocketry Challenge
Senator Enzi talked to the large crowd of participants and on-lookers assembled at the AIA Team America Rocketry Challenge. Enzi praised the inventiveness the kids in competition showed and told them their work will benefit them and all of us in the future. -
Rocketry Challenge
CNN interviewed Senator Enzi about the contest. Enzi introduced a bill last year that would assure that model rocket enthusiasts would be able to continue to enjoy their hobby without having to worry about possible restrictions spelled out in the Homeland Security Act. The Senate Judiciary Committee has passed the legislation; and it is pending before the Senate as a whole.
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Rocketry Challenge
Senator Enzi spoke with Mark Bundick, the President of the National Association of Rocketry at the competition. NAR helps AIA facilitate the event; as both are highly committed to the future of aerospace education.
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Rocketry Challenge
Homer Hickam, right, chatted with Senator Enzi. Hickam is a NASA Engineer and author of "Rocket Boys," for which the movie "October Sky" was based upon. Just as Hickam began his interest in rocket engineering, it is his and Senator Enzi hopes that by continuing support for the Challenge, some of the kids out there will take it up to the next level and possibly even all the way to NASA, Boeing and other future employment opportunities. -
Rocketry Challenge
Senator Enzi watched as one of the rockets lifts off. The original purpose of the contest was to celebrate the 100th Anniversary of Flight, but AIA decided to hold it again after receiving numerous requests from students, teachers and parents. The goal of the contest is to encourage students of all ages to study advanced math and sciences and to consider studying aerospace fields in college. -
Rocketry Challenge
Some of the teams had some very original ideas concerning not only their rockets, but also their team uniforms. This team chose lab coats and hard hats, while other uniforms seen were Dr. Seuss Hats, camouflage, and face paints. There was a total of 102 teams representing 31 of the 50 states.
