Aero-News: Quote of the Day

ANN's Quote of the Day usually derives from current news, though we reserve the right to pick quotes out of history that have a bearing on the day's events and issues.

Sometimes, you'll find them timely and in keeping with the content of the day's news... and sometimes, they'll just be thought-provoking.

Reader suggestions and comments are welcome... and if particularly intriguing, timely, or poignant, may themselves become future Quotes of the Day.

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Aero-News Quote of the Day

"Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) education is increasingly important to fostering technological advances and creating career opportunities for younger generations. According to Change the Equation, an organization that supports STEM education in the United States, as of September 2016 the unemployment rate for jobs in architecture and engineering was less than half of the economy as a whole. There are lots of jobs in STEM and we need to continue to fill these positions with educated and enthusiastic young people.

"That’s why the hobby of flying model aircraft and drones is important. Flying, building and learning about UAS creates a much-needed avenue for more people, especially students, to learn about STEM and develop strong interests in aviation and engineering-related careers."

Source: Commentary by Dave Mathewson, executive director of AMA.

FMI: www.modelaircraft.org