Aerospace Engineering

This pathway prepares individuals to apply mathematical and scientific principles to the design, development and operational evaluation of aircraft, space vehicles, and their systems; applied research on flight characteristics; and the development of systems and procedures for the launching, guidance, and control of air and space vehicles. Aerospace engineers design primarily aircraft, spacecraft, satellites, and missiles. In addition, they test prototypes to make sure that they function according to design.

Aerospace Engineering Teacher Leader: Tim Oltman – timothy.oltman@jefferson.kyschools.us

Video: Overview of the Aerospace Engineering Pathway

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Cyber Engineering

Ballard’s Cyber Engineering pathway is a blend of programming, cyber security, and hardware engineering disciplines. Students will learn to research, design, develop, and test computer systems and components. The National Integrated Cyber Education Research Center (NICERC) courses in the pathway use project driven, application-based curricula that engage students at the secondary level. The curricula provides the teacher with a rigorous program that showcases a systems level understanding of real-world applications of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. The courses provide a hands-on, context-based approach that empowers teachers to prepare students to become the next generation of engineers and cyber professionals. The coursework explores topics such as robotics, electricity, and security concerns in today’s digital society.

Cyber Engineering Teacher Leader: Pete Williams – peter.williams@jefferson.kyschools.us

Video: Overview of the Cyber Engineering Pathway

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Biomedical Sciences – Project Lead the Way

The Ballard Biomedical Sciences pathway is designed for students interested post-secondary careers in the medial field. Through courses designed by Project Lead the Way (PTLW) students will immerse themselves in activities like practicing suturing and constructing body structures from clay. PLTW Biomedical Science empowers students to build knowledge and skills in biomedical science, as well as in-demand, transportable skills like problem solving, critical and creative thinking, communication, and collaboration.

Biomedical Sciences Teacher Leader: Laila Felli – Laila.felli@jefferson.kyschools.us

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Aerospace Engineering

Video: Overview of the Aerospace Engineering Pathway

Cyber Engineering

Video: Overview of the Cyber Engineering Pathway

Biomedical Sciences – Project Lead the Way

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