CST and Boeing train Saudi aerospace engineering students
Includes stints at aerospace giant’s US facilities
Saudi Arabia’s Communications, Space, and Technology Commission (CST) has unveiled a month-long training programme for aerospace engineering students in partnership with Boeing.
The initiative underscores the commitment to nurturing national talent and advancing the field of space sciences in Saudi Arabia.
Boeing is providing Saudi aerospace engineering students an exceptional opportunity to gain hands-on experience in its state-of-the-art facilities in the United States.
The training programme is structured into two phases: a theoretical segment at Boeing’s Texas facility and a practical component in Alabama, ensuring the students are actively involved and engaged in their learning.
The theoretical phase will immerse the students in advanced NASA architectural design studies, focusing on space exploration from the Moon to Mars.
This foundational knowledge will be complemented by practical experience during the Alabama phase. The students will engage in real-world projects, including developing a carbon dioxide removal system for lunar and Martian environments.
The CST initiative aims to cultivate a new generation of skilled professionals ready to contribute to Saudi Arabia’s aerospace sector.
By integrating practical experience with theoretical learning, the programme will enhance professional growth and equip Saudi students with the skills necessary for a dynamic job market in their Arabian Gulf country, which has a large native population.
The new training programme is part of a broader suite of educational and training initiatives launched by the CST to develop expertise in space sciences and technologies in Saudi Arabia.
The collaboration with Boeing represents a strategic effort to support Saudi Arabia’s exploration ambitions and prepare its youth for future challenges and opportunities in the aerospace engineering industry.
Featured image: The month-long programme for Saudi aerospace engineering students aims to prepare them for a career in space sciences in Saudi Arabia. Credit: Boeing
