Space race propels Colorado careers
Dan Strawn’s story is one of propulsion — from what was bad in his life toward what was good. Strawn grew…
Category: Aviation and Aerospace
Boldly going where few universities have gone before
Jade Mako launched her second career in the Lockheed Martin Co-op Program at Metropolitan State University of Denver. At 28,…
Women pilots take flight
When Luca Mueller decided to pursue her passion for aviation, she hadn’t considered gender dynamics. The ratio of men to…
Boeing’s 737 Max cleared for takeoff. Will travelers get on board?
Now that the Federal Aviation Administration has declared Boeing’s 737 Max fit for the skies, regaining public trust in the…
Colorado space careers ready for blastoff
The other officers smirked when Jose Lopez showed up at their volleyball game in his new, custom-printed T-shirt. The year…
‘Rise above’
The Tuskegee Airmen, the first group of African American pilots in the U.S. Armed Forces, are legendary and their achievements lauded. After training…
Controlled airspace
Before enrolling at Metropolitan State University of Denver, Vibeke Gaard had never flown aerobatics, the sport that turns flying upside…
Best of RED 2019
‘Northside’ story Bobby LeFebre’s passion for Denver and diversity will be front and center in his new role as Colorado’s…
TEDx MSU Denver: From Homo sapiens to spacelings
Metropolitan State University of Denver partnered with TEDx Cherry Creek to present TEDx MSU Denver 2019 on Sept. 12. In the spirit of TED’s mission,…
How to have a stress-free flight this holiday season
Imagine the combined populations of Florida and Michigan up in the air at the same time. It’s a spooky thought,…