On The Horizon: Flying Back in Time

Ever since I was little I always remember looking high in the sky in search of airplanes.  They fascinated me.  They are so big, yet seem light as a feather.  When I got the opportunity to get on an airplane for the first time as a 6 year-old, I was ecstatic.  I have flown on countless planes since then and still marvel at their abilities in the air.

As we continue to advance in today’s world it is important to look back and recognize how we got where we are today.  In this week’s video blog, we travel to Oolagah, OK, where TV sensation and All-American hero, Will Rogers, was born.  We take a look at the 76^th Annual Will Rogers Fly-in, an event held in honor of Rogers and Wiley Post – two men responsible for so much in the aviation industry.
Andy Barth

On the Horizon: Not a Boy’s Game Anymore

The field of engineering is typically dominated by men, but thanks to an innovative program young women are realizing their love for engineering early.  FIRST Robotics is a competition with the enthusiasm and energy of a college football game.  Students have six weeks to design a robot that can complete a number of tasks and this year, I spent the evening talking to with two girls who have big engineering dreams.

In this week’s video blog, I visit Francis Tuttle Technology Center, with one of the most prestigious FIRST Robotics teams, as they begin their journey.
Courtenay Dehoff