Goal is to encourage extra ladies and ladies to pursue climate science and STEM careers.
— Jen Walton, Girls Who Chase Founder
CHICAGO, IL, USA, September 20, 2022 /EINPresswire.com/ — Women and Drones the premier world platform for ladies in the UAS (Drone) and AAM (Advanced Air Mobility) industries, is proud to announce their partnership with Girls Who Chase (GWC), a worldwide ladies in storm chasing initiative based mostly in Colorado, U.S.
According to the newest Federal Aviation Administration statistics, ladies make up solely 7.6 % of all licensed distant pilots in the United States. The gender imbalance is simply as important for Storm Chasers – individuals who pursue extreme climate like tornados or hurricanes in order to assist in warning coordination and present on-the-ground info, acquire scientific information comparable to wind velocity and route, and present content material comparable to images and movies.
Girls Who Chase was based by Jen Walton to spotlight underrecognized feminine participation and vital contributions in the climate group. “I see so many amazing synergies with W&D where together we can bring new content and training to help storm chasers, weather experts and women in STEM elevate their work and respond in important situations” she says. “I very much look forward to working with W&D to bring our mutual visions of a world of empowered and informed women in STEM, to fruition.”
Women and Drones and GWC are combining sources for the widespread purpose of closing the hole on the gender imbalance. By providing coaching periods on drone use in climate occasions and growing visibility for females in the sector, the hope is to encourage extra ladies and ladies to pursue climate science and associated STEM careers.
Women and Drones CEO Sharon Rossmark says it’s an ideal match up. “The partnership offers a great opportunity to create new learning opportunities and collaboration for our respective networks. I know our network will find the possibilities of using drones for storm chasing a fascinating new field to explore.”
About Girls Who Chase:
Girls Who Chase is a worldwide initiative to encourage, empower and equip ladies and ladies to pursue storms, the sciences, and their passions. Our imaginative and prescient is a world the place ladies and ladies know they will do something and be something they need. To be a part of us and for extra info, go to www.girlswhochase.com
About Women and Drones:
Women And Drones is the main membership group devoted to driving excellence in the uncrewed plane methods (UAS) and Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) trade by advocating for feminine participation in this dynamic phase of the worldwide economy. We companion with firms dedicated to an inclusive tradition the place ladies can thrive. Our instructional packages vary from kindergarten to profession in efforts to stability the gender equation in the trade now, in addition to for the way forward for flight.
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