June 26, 2025: Science on Tap: From the Wright Brothers to Advanced Air Mobility: 122 Years of Flight

June 26: Join Kevin Kochersberger, a professor in mechanical engineering at Virginia Tech, on June 26th at 5:30 p.m. at Rising Silo Brewery for Science on Tap: "From the Wright Brothers to Advanced Air Mobility: 122 Years of Flight.”

Learn about his experiences from flying a 1903 Wright Flyer to autonomous delivery drones. Kevin will tell us about his work, from international education to aircraft design to disaster response, and showcase new innovations in drone technology. He will also guide us in designing foam gliders for an aerial competition. Become a master of flight mechanics and soar to victory!

Free and open to the public. Hosted by the Center for Communicating Science at Virginia Tech and Virginia Tech's chapter of Sigma Xi.

If you are an individual with a disability and desire an accommodation, please contact Erin Smith at erinsmith@vt.edu during regular business hours least ten days before the event.