Shades of Blue in conjunction with the Aurora Public School (APS) organization have developed a nine week engineering and aviation ground school program for 12 to 18 year old students. The program is supported by instructors from Shades of Blue, APS, Raytheon, Lockheed Martin, Boeing, United Launch Alliance, Young Eagles, and University of Colorado. The […]
Melvin visited five Colorado schools in two days. The trip was hosted by Shades of Blue, an organization aimed at introducing and leading students to career opportunities in aviation and aerospace. The Castle Rock-based nonprofit provides young people with educational opportunities, training and employment assistance. For pictures of the event go to:
Shades of Blue, Math Pioneers, and Church in the City/Beth Abraham are hosting the 8th annual Mathstronauts Math and Science Summer Day Camp this summer July 9 - August 3. ,<strong We will look forward to seeing you all through the year. July 3, 5, 6 9AM - 3PM Math Exploration with MATLAB Camp July […]
Photos of the events: CLICK here: Pictures Come join us for a general overview course of engineering with Aurora Public Schools and SHADES OF BLUE from February 18th through March 24th, 2012. The purpose of this overview is to introduce students whose grade levels range from 8th grade to 12th with a general idea of […]
Seeking Talented PreK-12 Student Artists From Across the Planet! (For international students - equivalent ages for U.S. school grades PreK-12 will be used.) Art Boxes for Grand Prize Winners! Gift Certificate for Space Foundation Achievement Award! All entries must be submitted and sponsored by a teacher. Artwork must be received no later than January 31, […]
On Saturday Nov 19 the Wings Over the Rockies Museum with support from Shades of Blue honored the Tuskegee Airmen for their incredibly bold and inspirational contributions to the culture of aviation and to our country. Joining this special event were Governor John Hickenlooper, Mayor Michael Hancock, CEO of Ball Aerospace Dave Taylor, the producer […]
Join the University of Colorado Boulder for a day to discover the diverse and creative world of engineering! Through hands-on projects and lab tours, you`ll get a chance to explore how engineers are essential to health, happiness and safety. Plus, you`lll also get the inside scoop on scholarships, financial aid, and admissions. CLICH here: Download/View […]
Are you ready to discover what CU-Engineering has to offer? Don`t miss Engineering Sampler! This one-day program includes an overview of possible majors and careers, laboratory demonstrations, discussions with student and faculty panels, and information about financial aid, scholarships, and residence halls. High school students entering their junior or senior year, parents, teachers and counselors […]
FOR ONE WEEK...October 15-22, 2011. GREAT FOR ALL AGES. The Colorado Springs COOL SCIENCE FESTIVAL. EVENTS INCLUDE: Cool Science Carnival Rocket Launch Rubik`s Cube Competition Science Scavenger Competition Stargazing Sun Viewing Teacher Seminars Science on Tap Night High-Tech Tours Nature Walks Wildlife Discussions Enviornmental Discussions Science of Beer Brewing Adventure County Coroner Crime Lab Tour […]
8th-12th Grade Students What can you expect to learn? General overview of engineering Engineering a Noble Profession Earth and ITS Coordinates Orbital Mechanics Raytheons Perspective Launching Learning October 1st - November 5th, 2011 Every Saturday from 10:00 AM-12:00 Noon Click here: Download YOUR ENGINEERING FLYER CLICK the link below to register for this event.
Another fantastic Shades of Blue Annual Awards Dinner. Dave Aguilera from Denver Channel 4 news was the MC. Social hour started with a silent auction with items from, bronze statue by Ed Dwight Jr., signed limited edition print "Tuskegee Angle From Above" by David Lee Sample and Col Charles E. McGee, One hour simulator time […]
Join the CU-Boulder College of Engineering and Applied Science for a fun, hands-on day to learn what engineering is all about. Get the inside scoop from Admissions and Financial Aid on applying to CU, scholorship information, and much more. Lunch is FREE and included for all students. CLICK here: Download/View INFORMATIONAL Flyer CLICK the link […]
It is that time of year again for the Aurora Public Schools Aviation Ground School. Learn how to become a pilot Plan your own flight mission Fly your planned mission on flight simulators Fly an actual aircraft after attending the course Click the registration form link below for dates, times, and what grade levels they […]
Tons of tours and activities are planned from August 1st through August 6th at our Annual Aviation, Aerospace & Science Camps! Click here: Download the INFORMATION FLYER Click here: Download the REGISTRATION FORM Photo`s of Saturday`s United Training Center event can be found at this site:
June, 2011 Grades K-12 Mathstronauts Camps 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM Math Boot Camps 7:00 AM - 9:00AM 4:00 PM - 6:00PM $100 registration fee/family Mathstronaut Camp - $150/week Math Boot Camps - $25/week/camp Partial scholarships available! Call 303.349.3149 or email [email protected] for more info and for registration forms. June 6-10 - Examining Structures Structures […]
Lockheed Martin`s Engineering Explorers Post is designed to give area high school students a behind-the-scenes, first-hand experience with aerospace engineering and technology. The Aerospace Explorers Post is open to all area High School students. Student participants meet every other week for 8 months and will hear from industry experts on various space programs including Genesis, […]
The BOLD Center hosts, or collaborates with other departments on, many K-12 Engineering Education initiatives. Click here for MORE Details
On Saturday Feb 12 United Training Center opened its doors to the Shades of Blue organization with tours of their facility and simulator rides. Over 50 people were in attendance. As always many thanks go out to the United people and the volunteers to once again give our youth the opportunity to experience flight. The […]
On January 28, 1986, seven crew members of the Space Shuttle Challenger Mission STS-51L set out on a mission to broaden our educational horizons and promote the advancement of scientific knowledge. In the aftermath of the Shuttle accident, family members of the crew resolved to create a living memorial to the Challenger crew - a […]
Learn about Engineering Opportunities for Women at CU Boulder for High School Women. Click here for MORE Details
Approximately 11,000 folks came to experience activities involving science, technology, engineering and math at the 3rd annual STEMapalooza event held at the Denver Convention Center Oct 8 and 9. Special thanks for our Shades of Blue booth volunteers Willie Daniels, Jenna Lin, Robert Meyer and Stef Petryszyn. Go to the following link for event photos.
SHADES OF BLUE will co-host a nine weekend aviation ground school with Aurora Public Schools Superintendant John Barry. Up to 50 students from APS and SHADES will participate in the course which will cover the fundamentals of flight. The course will consist of visits to the Wings Over the Rockies Museum , United Airlines Flight […]
Click the link below to find the downloads for the summer camp brochure and registration forms. See you there!
There are 8 camps (1 week in length) that will run concurrently with the BEST camps from June 7 through July 31. Due to this incredible opportunity we will apply an application fee to each week of the camp. The each camp will include rocketry, engineering, math, earth sciences, physical sciences, aviation, aerospace, electronics, simulators, […]
Greetings Everyone, We have selected the US Air Force Academy for the location of Service Academies Orientation Day on Saturday May 15, 2010. The location will be at Arnold Hall on the west side of the Campus near the mountain just across from the Planetarium. You can park in the parking lot to the west […]
Unite Airlines volunteered their services 757 and 767 simulators and 4 flight instructors to the Shades Of Blue students, parents and volunteers. Everyone had a chance to experience to take off, fly around and land a commercial airline with full motion and visual. Shades of Blue president, Willie Daniels, who is a United Airline pilot […]
Our 1st Annual Christmas party at the United Airlines Flight Training Center Cafeteria was enjoyed by all. This event was designed to give the SHADES OF BLUE Students and Parents an opportunity to meet and greet the SHADES OF BLUE Board Members. Everyone got right into the holiday spirit. The board members brought the food […]
Wings Over the Rockies, Young Eagles and Shades of Blue were at Centennial Airport Saturday morning addressing around 100 students, parents and volunteers about various programs in aviation. Harrison Ford, who is a spoke person for Young Eagles, along with about 10 other pilots and their aircraft took the kids up for a thrilling flight. […]
Shades of Blue participated in the annual STEMapalooza at the Denver Convention Center on Oct 16 and 17. Over 7000 people attended. For pictures go to the link below
The Shades of Blue organization and its loyal sponsors will hosted its 2009 Auction and Annual Awards Dinner at Denvers Wings Over the Rockies Air and Space Museum, 7711 East Academy Blvd. Denver, CO. Located on the grounds of former Lowry Air Force Base in the renovated flight hangar #1, the Museum is home to […]
