Flight Labs, Guest Lectures, and more...
Flight labs for ME481:
The D/C&ME Flight Section conducted flight labs in the Department’s Cessna-182 Skylane to demonstrate the relationship between aerodynamic theory and real-world application
Environmental Science Guest Lecture: Dr. Heidi Kretser of the Wildlife Conservation Society lectured cadets enrolled in EV300 Environmental about her current work with DoD on combating the illegal wildlife trade in Afghanistan. The Center for the Study of Civil and Military Operations (CSCMO) graciously funded this opportunity for cadets.
Lecture in Severe Weather Risk: Dr. Grady Dixon, an associate professor at Mississippi State University, gave two lectures on severe weather and focused on storm chasing in the Plains and on the science involved in evaluating tornado risk across the United States. The talks were sponsored by the Center for the Study of Civil-Military Operations (CSCMO).
Civil Engineering Cadets: 
15 Civil Engineering Cadets and Faculty from the West Point Student Chapter of the American Society of Civil Engineers participated in a community service project at the Walter Hoving Home in Garrison, NY.
Vassar Trip Section: 25 West Point cadets went to Vassar College to take part in events commemorating the 50th Anniversary of the Civil Rights Movement March on Washington and to explore issues associated with the military, race, and social change. The trip section was the latest activity of the Mellon Foundation West Point-Vassar Initiative “Bridging the Civil-Military Divide".
Combating Terrorism Center: The Combating Terrorism Center was proud to host Mr. Juan Zarate (former Deputy Assistant to the President and Deputy National Security Advisor for Counterterrorism) who delivered the annual Yearling Class Lecture to over 1,000 cadets. This annual event is an opportunity for cadets to learn more about terrorism/counterterrorism from a leading figure within the field and serves as an introduction to the CTC’s Terrorism Minor Program to all second year students.