Lockheed Martin Australia (LMA), Regional Development Australia (RDA) Hunter and the University of Newcastle has reignited its alliance for STEM education. The Altitude Accord was established in late 2018 to raise the skills base of the Hunter’s future workforce and encourage student interest in STEM careers in the defence industry. The program engages University of Newcastle students in activities that address real-world industry problems that gives them direct access to LMA people, sites and partners.
Undergraduate engineering students participated in a virtual lecture series presented by Lockheed Martin Australia engineers working on leading defence programs including the Future Submarine Program, and simulated training system for the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) Pilot Training.
Engineers Weetek Foo and Richard Yeng (supported by Daniel Tucker) and David Harrison, each presented guest lecture aimed at informing and motivating the 100 first, second and third year students....MORE
