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George S. Middleton High School |
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AIAA Student Branch and Aerospace Technology |
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We Have The Knack. |
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The following links will connect you to the home page of the websites of our educational partners. It is through our connection with these businesses that we were able to acquire and then maintain some of our “cutting edge” equipment and materials. Thank you one and all. |
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American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) The mission of AIAA is: “To advance the arts, sciences, and technology of aeronautics and astronautics, and to promote the professionalism of those engaged in these pursuits.” To achieve this mission, AIAA encourages original research … furthers dissemination of new knowledge … fosters the professional development of those engaged in science and engineering … improves public understanding of aerospace and its contributions … fosters education in engineering and science … promotes communication among engineers, scientists, and other professional groups … and stimulates outstanding professional accomplishments. The Middleton Academy of Aeronautics & Astronautics is one of only three high schools in the world that have established an AIAA Student Branch on their campus and received an AIAA charter.
Analytical Graphics, Inc. (AGI)
AGI has formed an Educational Alliance with George S. Middleton High School, specifically the Middleton Academy of Aeronautics & Astronautics, and has issued a 44-seat license for MA3 to use their software STK (Satellite Tool Kit). Middleton is one of 24 primary schools in the world with an Educational Alliance with AGI. AGI provides commercial off-the-shelf software to national security and space professionals for integrated analysis of land, sea, air, and space assets. The technology can be applied to a variety of solution areas. AGI emphasizes product excellence, customer success, fun, and exceptional stakeholder value. Founded in 1989 and enjoying strong growth in its history, AGI has been named to numerous prestigious lists. It ranked first in the Great Place to Work Institute and Society for Human Resource Management's "Best Small Company to Work For in America" contest in 2004 and 2005, third in 2007, and first in the medium-sized company category in 2006. Hillsborough County Public Schools · 209 schools grades K-12 ( 25 High Schools, 42 Mid., 2 K-8, 136 Elem., and 4 Career Centers) · 60 additional centers (Charter, Early Child, ESE, etc). · Education for students Early Childhood through Adult Offering Schools of Choice (charter and Middleton MAGNET Racing Into the Future
The Electrathon race car pictured is the first effort by the Middleton High School Academy AIAA Student Branch and the Academy of Aeronautics & Astronautics Electrathon Racing Team (the Flying Tigers). The main sponsor of the car was the MA3 AIAA Student Branch, AIAA, and Lockheed Martin Space Systems. Members of the team were from the AIAA Student Branch and the Aerospace Technology classes. Currently the car is undergoing some safety modifications to the original design, such as: the addition of hydraulic disc brakes, adding shock absorbers to the front suspension, replacing the steering wheel, and widening the rear axle. In its original configuration the car was running 60 volts with 105 amp/hr to a 24-72 volt ETEK motor. Coupled with the seven sprockets on the rear axle the 034 car was able to hit 43 mph around the Five Flags Speedway in Pensacola.
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