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 Family Day: Robots Among Us
Jan. 21
10 a.m.-3 p.m.
Commemorate the eighth anniversary of the Mars rovers by learning about the exciting field of robotics during Family Day from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. on Jan. 21 at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force.
NASA astronaut and retired U.S. Air Force colonel Dr. Catherine "Cady" Coleman, who was former Chief of Robotics for the Astronaut Office, will speak at 1:30 p.m. in Carney Auditorium about her two shuttle missions (STS-73 and STS-93) and living aboard the International Space Station as a Flight Engineer for Expedition 26/27 from December 2010 until May 2011.
Designed for children and adults of all ages, Family Day offers several hands-on opportunities for all to enjoy. Aerospace demonstration stations, located throughout the museum's galleries, teach fun and simple aerospace principles, such as the role of robotics in the Air Force, examples of robotic toys, working robotics and more.
"Storytime" begins at 11:30 a.m. and 1:15 p.m. in the Early Years Gallery. Preschool and primary-grade children are invited to sit under the wings of airplanes and listen to stories about robots and Mars travel. Participants also can make a paper robot.
During this month's Aerospace Adventure from 1:30-3 p.m. in the event area next to the Korean War Gallery, participants can make their own robotic "hand" end effector.
In addition, throughout the day, visitors will have an opportunity to learn how students in grades 4-12 can get involved in robotics by seeing demonstrations by the Dayton Challenger Learning Center's FIRST Lego League and FIRST Robotics Competition teams.
The event is free and visitors of all ages may participate in these aviation-related activities located throughout the museum galleries from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. No advanced reservations are necessary. Call the Education Division at (937) 255-4646 for additional information.
Note: Family Days are scheduled each month, and programs are designed for children and adults of all ages. Specific age recommendations may vary by topic. Some "Aerospace Adventure" topics and activities may qualify as fulfillment for Boy Scout or Girl Scout badges.
UPCOMING FAMILY DAYS:
Feb. 18, 2012 - Learn the basics of orbital mechanics as we commemorate the 50th anniversary of John Glenn becoming the first American to orbit the earth, the birthdays of Galileo and Copernicus, and the anniversary of the first GPS satellite.
March 17, 2012 - Celebrate spring with kites! Watch fascinating demonstrations of the incredible art of indoor kite flying and build and fly your own kite.
April 14, 2012 - Commemorate the 70th anniversary of the famous Doolittle Raid, known for the huge morale boost it provided to Americans during the Second World War.
May 12, 2012 - Join us for a multitude of exciting activities as we celebrate National Space Day!
June 9, 2012 - Learn about the physics of baseball and other sports.
July 21, 2012 - Commemorate a collection of July space anniversaries, from the X-15 to Apollo to Mars, by learning about rocketry and space flight.
Aug. 18, 2012 - Commemorate National Aviation Day (and Orville Wright's birthday) by learning about aerospace technology and history from 1903 to 2012 and beyond.
Sept. 22, 2012 - Learn the basics of lighter than air flight.
Oct. 27, 2012 - Celebrate Halloween by learning fun aerospace principles through Halloween-themed activities! Also come dressed in your favorite costume.
Nov. 17, 2012 - Commemorate the anniversary of the greatest engineering feat in modern history: the International Space Station. Learn about the station and build your own model from recycling materials.
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