Prairie STEM

Here is another example of how use the skills displayed and perfected on Esports teams applies to real world careers!

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The Federal Aviation Administration is targeting gamers in a new push to tackle a major shortage of air traffic controllers.

Per a report in the NY Times, officials say video game players bring useful skills like quick thinking, focus, and strong hand-eye coordination, which can translate well to the job.

The agency is trying to fill thousands of open roles and has even launched a new ad campaign aimed at younger applicants.

A hiring window opens from April 17, with a cap of 8,000 applicants.

As we were watching the Artemis 2 Splashdown and watching the heat shields, we are happy to have original heat shields from NASA and the space shuttle program that we can use for experiments with students to inspire future generations.