As part of the 2025 Madrid Science and Innovation Week, the Aircraft Operations Lab at Universidad Carlos III de Madrid (UC3M) hosted the hands-on workshop “Build Your Own Water Rocket with La Astropatrulla Basurilla”, led by Professor Manuel Soler with the support of Laboratory Technician Carlos Cobos. Held on 12 November at the UC3M LeganésContinue reading “Water Rocket Workshop at the Madrid Science and Innovation Week 2025”
Category Archives: Outreach
Rector Ángel Arias and Minister Óscar López visit our B737 Simulator
On Thursday the 10th of April, the Aircraft Operations Lab UC3M had the pleasure of receiving a visit from Ángel Arias, Rector of Universidad Carlos III de Madrid, and Óscar López, Minister for Digital Transformation and Public Function. During the visit, we introduced them to one of the key assets of the lab: our BoeingContinue reading “Rector Ángel Arias and Minister Óscar López visit our B737 Simulator”
A Space Adventure in Teresa Berganza School with the Aircraft Operations Lab
On a mission to inspire the next generation of aerospace enthusiasts, the Aircraft Operations Lab at UC3M recently carried out an exciting outreach activity at the Elementary School Teresa Berganza in Boadilla del Monte, Madrid. Led by the Lab Coordinator, Manuel Soler, this initiative engaged 1st-year students in a hands-on aerospace experience that combined creativity,Continue reading “A Space Adventure in Teresa Berganza School with the Aircraft Operations Lab”
Women and Rockets: 8M Workshop at CEIP Ángel González
On March 7th, as part of the initiatives for the International Women’s Day (8M), María Cerezo, professor at the Aircraft Operations Lab at Universidad Carlos III de Madrid, led a special workshop at CEIP Ángel González in Leganés. The young students, two classes of 3-year-olds, are currently working on a project about China. For thisContinue reading “Women and Rockets: 8M Workshop at CEIP Ángel González”
Breaking Gender Barriers in Aviation: The Experience of Xiaoqing Deng
Xiaoqing Deng is a PhD student at the Aircraft Operations Lab UC3M who has built her career in aviation and aerospace engineering —fields still largely dominated by men. Having studied and worked in China, the U.S., the U.K., and now Spain, she has navigated the varied cultural and structural barriers that women in aviation face worldwide. Continue reading “Breaking Gender Barriers in Aviation: The Experience of Xiaoqing Deng”