The Aircraft Operations Lab at UC3M is proud to highlight the remarkable achievement of María García, a promising young student currently pursuing her first year in Aerospace Engineering at the University of Leon, and a participant in the STEM Talent Girl program. Under the mentorship of our researcher, María Cerezo Magaña, this talented student hasContinue reading “Interview with María García: Top 5 Finalist in STEM Talent Girl for Research on Green Aviation”
Category Archives: Outreach
Exploring the Climate Impact of Aviation with Elementary School Students from PEAC West Madrid
This month, the UC3M hosted an engaging outreach event aimed at illustrating the significant role aviation plays in climate change and highlighting the ongoing efforts in research to address this issue. The event took place on April 6th at the UC3M Auditorium and EPS in Leganés Campus, featuring a combination of theatrical presentations, informative talks,Continue reading “Exploring the Climate Impact of Aviation with Elementary School Students from PEAC West Madrid”
EPFL Control Seminar Series: Flight Path to Sustainability
On Friday, April 26, Aircraft Operations Lab UC3M travelled to Lausanne, Switzerland to deliver an interesting talk by prof. Manuel Soler at EPFL University’s Control Seminar Series. Our discussion focused on the vital topic of sustainable aviation, exploring innovative strategies and advancements in the field. Day 26.04.2024 Time 11:00 – 12:00 h Title: “Flight PathContinue reading “EPFL Control Seminar Series: Flight Path to Sustainability”
UC3M Researchers at Schools: The impact of aircraft contrails on climate change
Last Saturday, the Aircraft Operations Lab UC3M visited the Gerardo Diego Institute in Pozuelo de Alarcón, Madrid, to explain the latest research on aviation and climate change to a group of 2nd-grade secondary students. The climatic impact of contrails, currently being investigated in the E-CONTRAIL project was the focus of the workshop, led by UC3MContinue reading “UC3M Researchers at Schools: The impact of aircraft contrails on climate change”
Education Week: How do aircraft contrails affect climate change?
On the occasion of Education Week, the Aircraft Operations Lab UC3M participated in the science fair “Madrid es Ciencia” 2024, which took place at IFEMA. There, we showed children and teenagers the potential of artificial intelligence (AI) in R&D and its potential to help mitigate the climate impact of aviation. How do aircraft contrails affectContinue reading “Education Week: How do aircraft contrails affect climate change?”