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Pre-K through 12 Initiative

The Dee Howard Foundation is an organization dedicated to fostering aviation and aerospace in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (S.T.E.M.) in Pre-K through 12 education programs primarily in schools in the greater San Antonio area whose students are from underserved areas of our community.

DHF Drone Education Initiative

Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) are aircraft and associated elements which are operated with no pilot on board (drones). Industries from oil and gas production, to agriculture, architecture, entertainment, real estate, insurance, police, military, and government are using UAS. Schools must modernize and compete to deliver value to the communities they serve. UAM connects the dots for students between the curriculum and employment opportunities in our local Aerospace Industry.

Youth STEM Ambassadors to Peek Inside the World of Aviation and Aerospace

(San Antonio, January 19, 2021) – Local students will expand their exploration of STEM careers by tapping San Antonio’s rich aviation and aerospace industry through resources provided by the Dee Howard Foundation in partnership with the IDRA Texas Chief Science Officer program.

Aviation program at Southwest HS giving students new opportunities

Students are learning aviation history, using a flight simulator and building an experimental aircraft through the Supreme Dragon Aviation program that was established last year.

Summary of the 2016 DHF Pre-K thru 12 Initiatives

In 2016 as part of this initiative, in collaboration with and the support of our community and industry partners, we undertook the following initiatives…

DHF and SAISD launch aviation and aerospace collaborative

On 18 October 2016, The Dee Howard Foundation (DHF) and the San Antonio ISD (SAISD) launched their aviation and aerospace collaboration at Rhodes Middle School.

Summary of 2015 DHF Pre-K thru 12 Initiatives

In 2015 as part of this initiative, in collaboration with and the support of our community and industry partners, we undertook the following initiatives…

DHF is pleased to continue its support of the Dee Howard Fellowship at UTSA

On 25 June 2015, as part of its support of educational initiatives (Pre-K thru 12, local colleges and universities), Wayne Fagan presented to Hai-Chao Han, PHD, a glass etching of a Rolls Royce Tay 650 engine.

DHF Hallmark and SASTEMIC Launch Aviation Summer Intensive Program

As part of the DHF Pre-K thru 12 Initiative, The Dee Howard Foundation is pleased to join with Hallmark University and SASTEMIC as Program Partners to announce the launch of their first one week aviation summer camp to be held the week of 22-26 June 2015 at the Hallmark campus at San Antonio International Airport.

Congratulations to the North East ISD on their 17th Annual Career Expo

The Dee Howard Foundation was honored to have participated as an Exhibitor in the North East ISD Career and Technical Advisory Council 17th annual Career Expo for middle and high school students.

DHF Awards Grant to Doseum

On 2 April 2015, as part of the DHF Pre-K thru 12 Initiative, The Dee Howard Foundation Fund of the San Antonio Area Foundation awarded a grant in the amount of $500 to The DoSeum (San Antonio Children’s Museum) in support of its aviation and aerospace programs during its celebration of Aviation History Month in November 2015.

The Dee Howard Foundation Fund awards Grant to Alamo Academies

On 3 March 2015, the Dee Howard Foundation Fund of the San Antonio Area Foundation awarded its first grant under its Pre-K thru 12 Initiative in the amount of $500 to the Alamo Academies-Aerospace Academy.

Pre-K thru 12 Aviation and Aerospace Initiative

The Dee Howard Foundation (DHF) has announced the launch of the DHF initiative to introduce students in pre-K thru 12 in public and private schools in the San Antonio region to career opportunities in aviation and aerospace.

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Donations to The Dee Howard Foundation Fund are securely managed by San Antonio Area Foundation