Astronauts, Tuskegee Airmen, and More to take our youth INTO THE BLUE!

October 5-8, 2016 in Washington DC, SHADES OF BLUE is set to honor America’s Heroes during a highly anticipated, exciting and fun filled 4-day event focusing on Aeronautical, Aviation and Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM).  Stimulating scheduled events include the SHADES OF BLUE Symposium, our E-Learning webcast of “Subject Matter Experts” to our goal of […]

Shades of Blue Littleton Colorado Workshop

Rocket Engine Theory, Propulsion Concluding Remarks   This is your last workshop!  We look forward to seeing you. Information Saturday Nov 14, 2015 10:00am to 12:00pm Instructors: Bernard, Dergance and Daniels  Event LocationLittleton High School199 E Littleton BlvdLittleton, CO 80121  ContactRalph Dergance303-795-9475rhdergance@msn.com

Littleton Colorado Shades of Blue Engineering Workshop

Mathematics, the Solar System, & Jobs Information   Saturday Nov 7, 2015 10:00am to 12:00pm Instructor: Paradise Event Location Littleton High School 199 E Littleton Blvd Littleton, CO 80121 Contact Ralph Dergance 303-795-9475 rhdergance@msn.com

Dave Aguilera Agrees To Emcee August 29, 2015

Dave Aguilera has agreed to emcee an historic Astronaut Reunion August 29, 2015. The Shades of Blue Gala will Celebrate the Achievements and Accomplishments of Black Stars in Space. Dave has emceed our Galas for many years and is a strong supporter of our effort to encourage 250,000 youth to enter the STEM (Science, Technology, […]

The Atlanta Shades of Blue Aviation and Aerospace Ed Dwight Ground School

We salute Captain Willie Daniels as he travels to Atlanta, Georgia to be the Keynote Speaker at the Monday June 15, 2015 through Saturday June 20, 2015 Aviation and Aerospace Summer Camp.  The Shades of Blue Aviation and Aerospace Ed Dwight Aviation Ground School was designed for students Grades 5-9.  Students were able to experience […]

Shades of Blue Gala Planning Committee up date

Please note that the SHADES OF BLUE Gala Planning Committee has been meeting on a regular basis. The committee is focusing on our August 29, 2015 SHADES OF BLUE Gala.  One of the things we are focusing on is collecting items for our silent auction.  If you have an item you would like to donate, please contact […]

Spring 2015 Littleton Public Schools Aviation Ground School

What can you expect to learn? * General overview of aviation * Introductions to the full spectrum of aviation careers * Educational Requirements * Personality and Character necessities * Hands-on applications of aviation principles * The importance of STEM   Do I want to be a pilot?   When & Where?   Nine Saturdays in Spring 2015—1/10, 1/24, 2/7, 2/21, 2/28, […]

Shades of Blue Reno Chapter Reno Air Race

Here is recap of what is coming up at the Reno Air Races.   Shades of Blue Reno Chapter President, Joe Rajacic, a United Airlines 747 captain, has been invited to co-host a booth along with other worthy educational, non-profit groups in the Air Race Foundation’s tent at the upcoming National Championship Air Races.  He […]

The Southern California Chapter of Shades of Blue

  Saturday Aug 09, 2014 at 8:00am  8:00 AM — 4:00 PM  Saturdays, August 9, 16, and 23, 2014 from 8 am to 4 pm the Southern California Chapter of Shades of Blue, in partnership with United Parcel Service (UPS), will be hosting 25 students from the communities in the Ontario area for a 3-day introduction to […]

Captain Daniels is a guest speaker at the Airport Minority Advisory Council (AMAC)

Welcome back to the Shades of Blue blog site.  This blog is an important part of our efforts to connect and promote Shades of Blue with the broader community.  Shades of Blue also wants to thank the Shades of Blue founder and President Willie Daniels for being a speaker at the Airport Minority Advisory Council (AMAC) national […]