When: Friday, October 7, 2022 - TIME'S RUNNING OUT!

The International Women's Air & Space Museum (IWASM) is pleased to announce the return of Dinner with a Slice of History, a program made possible through a Cuyahoga Arts and Culture (CAC) grant.

Deborah Chung's late mother, Rebecca Chan Chung (1920-2011), was a U.S. World War II Army veteran having worked as a nurse with the Flying Tigers during the Battle for Hong Kong. For her service, she was awarded the Congressional Gold Medal. As a nurse, Rebecca Chan Chung’s work included flying over the Hump for about 50 times—considered the most dangerous in the history of aviation. Numerous lives were lost due to plane crashes, insecurity of attacks by Japanese fighters and unpredictable weather. Rebecca's story and experience was necessary, because the Burma Road that crossed the Himalayas had been cut and the eastern seaboard of China had been closed by Japan. Hear about Rebecca Chan Chung's legacy and trailblazing experience as an aerial nurse during World War II.

Dinner begins promptly at 6:00 p.m. EST.

Program begins promptly at 6:30 p.m. EST

Registration is required prior to the event.

In person tickets include admittance to the program, and a boxed dinner. Virtual attendees will get a link to join the virtual program starting at 6:30 p.m. EDT.

When registering, consider donating to IWASM. Even $5 will go toward furthering the museum's mission, activities, and services. Donations are non-refundable.

Space is limited for the program. Registrations made via check can be sent to: 1501 N Marginal Rd. Ste 165, Cleveland, OH 44114 and must be received no later than October 5. Visit www.iwasm.org or call 216.623.1111 for more information.

When: Saturday, October 8, 2022 - TIME'S RUNNING OUT TO REGISTER!

Time: 8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Join the International Women's Air & Space Museum (IWASM) and our partners, College Now Greater Cleveland, for the annual free Wings of Women STEM Conference (WOW).

Held at the museum on Saturday, Oct. 8 from 8:00-2:00, the event connects current high school girls (14-18 y/o) with women in various Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math fields. .

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The 2022 event welcomes Dr. Deborah Chung, professor of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering at the University of Buffalo as the keynote. 

A light breakfast and lunch will be provided thanks to event sponsors: Signature Flight Support and the American Institute of Avionics and Astronautics (AIAA) Northern Ohio Section.

All information is required for consideration. All applicants will receive a confirmation email and will be notified of status within one (1) week of submission. Application deadline is October 5, 2022 by 4:00 p.m. EDT. Incomplete or late applications will not be accepted. Space is limited.

For questions, contact Sara Fisher (she/her) IWASM Executive Director at: director@iwasm.org or call 216.623.1111.

During World War II, 1,102 American women flew as part of the WASP (Women Airforce Service Pilots) - a blend of the Women's Auxiliary Ferrying Squadron (WAFS) and the Women's Flying Training Detachment (WFTD). During the war, women also served in various other roles as well – not just pilots. Now, more than 77 years since the WASP were disbanded, more is still being rediscovered about women’s U.S. military roles.

In honor of Veteran’s Day, join International Women’s Air & Space Museum Executive Director Sara Fisher as she explores and shares the contributions of women in the military. Learn about the leaders, participants, trailblazers, and the changing face of the U.S. military since the Second World War, and the obstacles they faced with particular attention to women in air and space.

Registration is $10, and donations are always welcome. Attendees will receive a Zoom link to join the program. The event will be recorded and made available to participants at a later date.

To learn more, visit www.iwasm.org, call 216-623-1111, or email info@iwasm.org.

Enter in for a chance to win FOUR (4) round-trip tickets. The second drawing will be: December 9, 2022. Raffle tickets are $10.00 each.

ONE winner will be chosen in each of the 2022 drawings! Winner need not be present to win. Tickets purchased in previous drawings not valid. All proceeds go directly to the museum. To purchase, visit the museum web store (eshop.iwasm.org), or call 216-623-1111 or visit the office during regular business hours.

The other members of Crew-5 include NASA astronaut Josh Cassada, Japanese astronaut Koichi Wakata and Russian cosmonaut Anna Kikina. Kikina, also making her first spaceflight, will be the first Russian to launch on a NASA Commercial Crew vehicle as part of new barter agreement with Russia that allows for a NASA astronaut to fly on a Soyuz vehicle. She will be only the fifth Russian woman in space. You can catch all the launch activity at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=21X5lGlDOfg and follow Crew-5’s mission to the ISS where they will work on science and technology demonstrations for about six months.

Your one-stop shop for a history-enthusiast in your life! Shop the IWASM Gift Shop to find the perfect gift. Whether it's a limited edition patch for Wally Funk's historic flight, Sarah Rickman's newest book, a deck of cards, and more, we have something for everyone.