By Becca Savransky, SeattlePI

U.S. Air Force U-2 pilot shows MPA Day student how to wear his Air Force flight suit.

U.S. Air Force U-2 pilot shows MPA Day student how to wear his Air Force flight suit.

Photo: Ted Huetter/The Museum Of Flight

U.S. Air Force U-2 pilot shows MPA Day student how to wear his Air Force flight suit.

U.S. Air Force U-2 pilot shows MPA Day student how to wear his Air Force flight suit.

Underserved youth to get chance to learn from aerospace professionals, pilots at Museum of Flight

More than 150 underserved middle school students will have the opportunity this weekend to take part in a program learning from airline pilots and other aerospace professionals through a series of activities.

TheMichael P. Anderson Memorial Aerospace Program at The Museum of Flight in Seattle will give underserved youth in the city and their parents the chance Saturday to meet STEM professionals, including astronauts, engineers and pilots, and learn through activities including watching planetarium shows and designing spacesuits. The whole program, including travel, is offered free to participants.

"The program is a rare and inspiring opportunity for students to spend the day with role models at the top of the aerospace ladder," the museum said in a news release.

During the event, parents are invited to attend a workshop to foster their children's math abilities. Parents who come out will also get access to resources and information to help prepare their kids for both high school and college.

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The day will also include a screening of the Smithsonian documentary Black in Space - Breaking the Color Barrier.

The program is named for the Michael P. Anderson, a U.S. Air Force pilot and NASA astronaut from Washington. It seeks to honor him by inspiring youth in the state through educational programming.

"It leverages Andersons legacy to inspire underserved middle school youth from throughout Washington state to participate in the Museums exciting educational programs while being mentored by professionals in the aerospace and aviation industry," the museum said in a news release.

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