Community Engagement Programs

Overview

A single hub for the community engagement programs I authored and directed. Each section below summarizes the program, includes media, and links to the full project page when you want to dive deeper.

Project Zephyr — High-Altitude Balloon Mission

Student-led stratospheric mission connecting aerospace engineering, atmospheric science, and data analysis.

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Highlights

• Sensor payload design (temperature, pressure, humidity, IMU) and power budgeting
• APRS/GPS live tracking and coordinated chase/recovery
• FAA coordination, launch logistics, and risk management
• Post-flight map, data, and video analysis with student presentations

Learn more: /projects/project-zephyr-curriculum/ · Highlight story: /projects/zephyr/

Taking Flight at EVIT — Foam Board Glider Challenge

Community aviation event featuring RC demos, student workshops, and a design‑build‑fly glider challenge.

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Highlights

• Curriculum, rubrics, and safety systems for classroom and event use
• Multi-week sequence connecting physics of flight with engineering design
• Community partnerships and mentor engagement

Learn more: /projects/taking-flight-evit/

Cardboard Boat Regatta — Engineering Design Competition

District‑wide challenge where teams design and race life‑sized boats made from cardboard and tape.

Highlights

• Challenge rules, construction guidelines, and instructional materials
• Safety inspections, race heats, and event logistics
• Student learning: buoyancy, stability, structure, and teamwork

Learn more: /projects/chandler-cardboard-boat-regatta/

Space Night — Community STEM Celebration

Campus‑wide evening event transforming school spaces into an interactive science museum.

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Highlights

• 500+ attendees; student‑built exhibits, rockets, rovers, robotics, and 3D printing
• Collaboration with astronomy clubs, universities, and guest speakers
• Student leadership: logistics, exhibit design, and public engagement

Learn more: /projects/space-night/