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?”
Category Archives: Outreach
We bring science and engineering closer to children with the RefMap project
On Monday, February 26, a scientific outreach activity took place at CEIP Calderón de la Barca in Leganés, led by María Cerezo, a member of the Aircraft Operations Lab UC3M, by Cecilia Hernández, from the Spanish Space Agency (AEE), and by the aerospace engineer Lucía Lacambra. The objective of the activity was to bring scienceContinue reading “We bring science and engineering closer to children with the RefMap project”
Rector Ángel Arias and Regional Minister Emilio Viciana test our Flight Simulator
The UC3M’s Aerospace Engineering Department recently had the honor of hosting Emilio Viciana, Regional Minister for Education, Science and Universities of the Community of Madrid. His visit on February 5th was guided by Ángel Arias, the Rector of University Carlos III of Madrid, and marked a significant event for the Aircraft Operations Lab, as theyContinue reading “Rector Ángel Arias and Regional Minister Emilio Viciana test our Flight Simulator”
E-CONTRAIL workshop inspires young STEAM talents at La Salle school
The Aircraft Operations Lab UC3M organised a workshop on aviation and climate change at La Salle school to awaken STEAM vocations and unleash storytelling creativity.
Manuel Soler: “Use of AI in aeronautics requires ad hoc legislation”
In line with the European Mobility Week and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), the Aircraft Operations Lab, represented by Manuel Soler, participated in an online session on September 22nd organised by UC3M. The session addressed the challenge “Inteligencia Artificial para una LOGÍSTICA más eficiente” (Artificial Intelligence for more efficient logistics) and highlighted AI’s pivotal roleContinue reading “Manuel Soler: “Use of AI in aeronautics requires ad hoc legislation””