The program offers a unique blend of hands-on aerospace activities, direct engagement with industry professionals, and a focus on supporting underrepresented students in STEM fields.
The MSU Denver - VUELO Summer Bridge Program is a 5-day immersive experience designed for incoming freshman and transfer students interested in aviation and aerospace. Participants will engage in hands-on activities such as building and launching bottle rockets, attend professional panels with industry experts, and gain practical experience through discovery flights. The program also includes industry tours, providing valuable exposure to the aviation and aerospace sectors. Students will meet faculty, staff, and industry professionals, fostering networking opportunities and a deeper understanding of potential career paths. The program aims to increase recruitment, retention, graduation, and career placement rates for underrepresented students in aerospace science and engineering.
A typical day involves a mix of hands-on activities like bottle rocket construction, attending professional panels with aviation and aerospace experts, and potentially participating in discovery flights or industry tours.
This program is best for incoming freshman and transfer students with an expressed interest in aviation and aerospace careers, particularly those from historically marginalized groups.
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