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Date of Meeting

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June 27, 2017

2017 Raisbeck Aviation High School
Environmental Challenge
Seattle - Tacoma International Airport
Steve Rybolt
Troy Hoehne

Airports & the Environment Curriculum
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Developed for Highline School District's Raisbeck Aviation High School
Project-based learning and educational program to foster knowledge of
aviation and environmental careers
Students solve a "true-to-life" environmental challenge at Sea-Tac Airport
Solutions are judged by aviation and environmental professionals and local
community leaders
Winners receive a customized day at the airport and a commemorative plaque

Program Supports Community Outreach and Education

2017 Environmental Challenge Problem

2017 Environmental Challenge: Identifying Uses for Vacant Port Property

2017 Environmental Challenge Winners

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Payton Adams
Charleisha Cox
Matthew Morin
Brian Phuong

Winning Team "Evergreen Consulting"

Environmental Challenge Summary

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Supports Century Agenda's workforce development objective and Airport's
Environmental Strategies
Encourages student interest in aviation and environmental careers
Has engaged over 1000 students since program's inception in 2008
Awarded 2014 Airports Council International Award for Excellence in Airport
Marketing and Communication - Aviation Education

Program Promotes and Prepares Students for Aviation and Environmental Careers

Partnership with Raisbeck Aviation High School

Tenth Year of Partnership