On Thursday morning, SOCHE employees and interns took a field trip to Wright Patterson Air Force Base. We were able to tour a C-17 airplane and watch another take off for a mission. Then, we witnessed first hand how difficult pilot training can be as we got to watch a pilot train in a centrifuge. The tour ended with a meet and greet with Commander Richards. Additionally, SOCHE interns were provided with resources to find job opportunities at Wright Patterson Air Force Base.
Strategic Ohio Council for Higher Education (SOCHE) enhances the research capabilities and professional relationships of the Air Force Research Laboratory technical directorates with researchers in related technical areas using high school and college students. SOCHE connects students, educators, government, businesses, employers, and other organizations to share information, access professional development opportunities, and close workforce gaps through increasing internships and research projects.