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Nunez Community College invites the community to attend the college’s Bayou Blast-Off Aerospace Discovery Day Feb. 21 on the Nunez campus. The free program will run 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Guests will receive a free limited-edition patch and other giveaways while supplies last.
Nunez Community College will plot a course to the future of high-tech manufacturing with its first Bayou Blast-Off Aerospace Discovery Day.
On Feb. 21, from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. on the Nunez campus in Chalmette, the college will preview what’s available in future-focused education and job opportunities. There will be something for all ages at this free event. We invite the community to join us for a family-friendly day of fun and exploration. Reserve your free tickets now at Nunez.edu. Food vendors will be on site.
“We are excited and honored to host this community event which will inspire the next generation of leaders and explorers, all while showcasing the impactful programs Nunez offers in STEM and Aerospace Manufacturing,” said Reggie Poché, Interim Vice Chancellor for Strategic Initiatives and Engagement.
The outdoor event will offer fun space- and technology-based giveaways and activities for young stargazers. They can marvel at the night sky above them in the Star Lab, mimic a walk on the moon in the bounce house, go for a spin in the gyroscope, or go alien green with face painting. We’ll also welcome members of the Chalmette High School Rocket Club to share opportunities for high schoolers.
Guests will receive a limited-edition Bayou Blast-Off patch to commemorate the experience, along with other space-themed giveaways like Crocs Jibbitz, while supplies last.
As the home of the only college-level Aerospace program in Louisiana, Nunez is the ideal starting point for students who want to work with rockets, aircraft, and all forms of high-tech manufacturing. From wiring complex electrical components to welding large sheets of lightweight alloys, Nunez teaches the skills that get students hired at companies like Boeing, Vivace, Blue Origin and other organizations on the cutting edge of the aerospace industry.
Guests can tour Nunez’s Aerospace Manufacturing shop, explore aviation through hands-on STEM activities and experiments, and learn about adjacent industries like engineering and robotics.
