ACS high school students recently spent a day at the William J. Hughes Technical Center in Egg Harbor Township learning about career opportunities in the fields of aeronautics and space. It was all part of the Tech Center’s 3rd annual Aviation STEM Day on May 14 that drew some 150 local high school and college students. High school science teacher Rebecca Stonelake said an FAA Tech Center guide accompanied the ACS students as they visited over 40 display booths that showcased a range of technologies including flight simulators, NASA spacecraft, and even drones. Senior Tommy Taylor (pictured above), was one of several ACS students who had the opportunity to try their hand at flying a small drone. The students also attended a presentation by Shaesta Waiz, who recently became the youngest woman to fly solo around the world in a single-engine aircraft. In addition to the student-related activities, Stonelake attended a teacher workshop on how to integrate aviation STEM into science curriculum and received a packet of classroom resources. (Photo credit: Press of Atlantic City)