Dee Howard Foundation

08/24/2026

What happens when students take their aerospace skills beyond the classroom and put them to work solving real community challenges?

This summer, six CAST STEM (Southwest ISD) students did exactly that using drones, geospatial mapping, data collection, and research to better understand walkability, accessibility, and infrastructure on San Antonio’s Southwest Side.

We’re proud to have developed this paid internship alongside the Center for Health Empowerment in South Texas (CHEST), creating an opportunity for students to build on their drone experience while seeing how emerging technologies can be applied across industries and in their own community.

Thank you to Workforce Solutions Alamo, the 80/20 Foundation, Amazon.com, CAST STEM, and Southwest ISD for helping make this pilot possible and to Xochilt Garcia and the San Antonio Report for spending the summer following these students and telling their story.

This is what career-connected learning can look like. ✈️

08/18/2026

🚀 4 Weeks to Launch!

We’re just four weeks away from the 2026 San Antonio Aviation & Aerospace Hall of Fame Awards Luncheon!

We’re excited to announce Port San Antonio as our 2026 Title Sponsor and thank them for their continued support of San Antonio’s aerospace community.

Join us September 15 at the Boeing Center at Tech Port as we celebrate the Hall of Fame’s 10th Anniversary and honor:

✈️ Dan Gonzales — Aerospace Legacy Award
✈️ Mark Huffstutler — Aerospace Industry Impact Award
✈️ Joseph Hernandez-McCloskey — Aerospace Hope for the Future Award

Tables and sponsorship opportunities are becoming limited, so now is a great time to reserve your place.

Your support also helps The Dee Howard Foundation connect students and educators with hands-on aerospace experiences and career pathways across our community.

Learn more and join us:

Each year, The Dee Howard Foundation hosts its signature Hall of Fame Awards Luncheon to honor the pioneers, innovators, and community leaders whose work in the Alamo City has shaped aviation and aerospace science on a global scale. Building directly on the legacy of legendary aviation entrepreneur....

07/30/2026

Happy National Intern Day!

Today we're celebrating Valerie Guerra, our Program & Communications Intern, for the incredible impact she's made this summer through a collaborative internship between The Dee Howard Foundation and the Center for Health Empowerment in South Texas (CHEST).

From supporting our @ CAST STEM summer project and Educator Externship to strengthening our storytelling and mapping K–12 aerospace and STEM opportunities across our community, Valerie has been an incredible asset to our team.

This internship has been made possible through the Students + Startups Internship Program, and we're grateful to the 80/20 Foundation for investing in the next generation of nonprofit leaders and creating opportunities like this.

Thank you, Valerie, for your creativity, professionalism, and dedication. We're grateful to have you on this journey and can't wait to see what's next!

07/28/2026

Connecting Educators Today. Building Tomorrow's Aerospace Workforce.

This summer, the Dee Howard Foundation partnered with ATEAMS, Workforce Solutions Alamo, and four incredible aerospace employers to provide educators with an inside look at San Antonio's aerospace industry. When educators experience industry firsthand, students gain a clearer picture of what's possible.

Over four days, 37 educators representing 11 school districts explored aircraft maintenance, advanced manufacturing, engineering, research, workforce pathways, and internship opportunities through visits to:
✈️ ST Engineering - San Antonio Aerospace
✈️ Knight Aerospace
✈️ Southwest Research Institute (SwRI)
✈️ StandardAero

The impact extends well beyond one week. These educators now become part of the Dee Howard Foundation's Future-Ready Aerospace Educator Community of Practice, where they'll continue collaborating with industry partners and bringing real-world career connections into their classrooms throughout the year.

A heartfelt thank you to our employer partners, ATEAMS, and Workforce Solutions Alamo for investing in our educators and the next generation of aerospace talent.

🎥 Watch the video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xaBSZcTWZn4

📖 Read the full story: https://www.deehoward.org/news/item/from-industry-to-classroom-dee-howard-foundation-expands-aerospace-educator-externship-into-a-year-round-learning-community

Together, we're strengthening the connection between education and industry, one educator and one student at a time. ✈️

What happens when educators step inside San Antonio's leading aeros...

05/13/2026

Please join us in congratulating the 2026 San Antonio Aviation & Aerospace Hall of Fame Honorees!

✈️ Aerospace Legacy Award - Dan Gonzales (StandardAero)
✈️ Aerospace Industry Impact Award - Mark Huffstutler
🚀 Aerospace Hope for the Future Award - Joseph Hernandez-McCloskey (UTSA - The University of Texas at San Antonio and Margie and Bill Klesse College of Engineering and Integrated Design at UTSA)

This year’s honorees reflect both the legacy and future of aerospace innovation in San Antonio. From industry leadership and entrepreneurship to the next generation of space technology, each has made a meaningful impact on our community and the broader aerospace sector.

We look forward to celebrating them at the 2026 San Antonio Aviation & Aerospace Hall of Fame Luncheon on September 15 at the Boeing Center at Tech Port.

Learn more and view event details here: https://www.deehoward.org/2026-awards-luncheon

04/13/2026

Amazon and Amazon Air invested in the future of aerospace talent in San Antonio.

Their $50,000 investment is helping expand drone education and advanced air mobility pathways, hands-on learning, and real-world career pathways for students through The Dee Howard Foundation.

With this support, we are:

• Expanding project-based AAM learning in classrooms
• Strengthening our Future-Ready Aerospace Educator Community of Practice
• Connecting students to real-world applications shaping the future of flight

This is what industry-led workforce development looks like.

Read more: https://www.deehoward.org/news/dhf-news/item/amazon-invests-50000-in-drone-education-and-experiential-learning

East Central ISD | Amazon.com

04/01/2026

Look to the sky and San Antonio!

The future of aerospace is not just happening in space. It is being built right here in San Antonio.

Through partnerships like those at Port San Antonio with Astroport Space Technologies and the WEX Foundation students are gaining real exposure to the work shaping life beyond Earth.

At The Dee Howard Foundation, we are proud to help build that pipeline. When students engage directly with industry, they begin to see their place in it and prepare for the careers that will define the future.

The next generation is not just looking up. They are getting ready to lead right here at home.

03/26/2026

This is a great moment to make your impact go further!

In partnership with the Valero Texas Open, donations to The Dee Howard Foundation will receive a 7% match through the Champions fore Charity program.

That means your support goes even further in helping local students explore aerospace, STEM, and future career pathways.

Every dollar helps us:
✈️ Bring hands-on advanced air mobility programs into schools
🎓 Connect students to real career opportunities
🚀 Inspire the next generation of innovators right here in our community

If you’ve ever thought about supporting our work, this is the time.

🔗 Donate here: https://valerotexasopen.com/championsforecharity/donate?code=TheDeeHowardFoundation

Thank you for being part of building San Antonio’s future.

03/17/2026

Thank you to the Greater San Antonio Chamber for helping share the call for nominations for the 2026 San Antonio Aviation & Aerospace Hall of Fame.

Who in your network has helped shape San Antonio’s aviation or aerospace industry?

Nominations close Friday, March 20.

✈️ Submit a nomination: https://www.deehoward.org/2026-awards-luncheon

The Dee Howard Foundation is now accepting nominations for the 2026 San Antonio Aviation & Aerospace Hall of Fame, recognizing individuals whose work and leadership have made a lasting impact on the region’s aviation and aerospace industry.

Each year, the program honors pioneers, innovators, and emerging leaders who continue to strengthen San Antonio’s aerospace legacy and inspire the next generation of talent. Award categories include the Aerospace Legacy Award, Aerospace Industry Impact Award, and the Aerospace Hope for the Future Award.

If you know someone who has helped shape the future of aviation or aerospace in our community, now is the time to nominate them. Nominations are open through March 20, 2026.

Learn more and submit a nomination here: https://www.deehoward.org/2026-awards-luncheon ✈️

03/05/2026

✈️ Nominations Are Now Open!

Do you know someone who has made a lasting impact in aviation or aerospace in San Antonio?

The Dee Howard Foundation is now accepting nominations for the 2026 San Antonio Aviation & Aerospace Hall of Fame. Each year, we recognize leaders who have shaped our region’s aerospace legacy and inspired the next generation.

Award Categories:
• Aerospace Legacy Award
• Aerospace Industry Impact Award
• Aerospace Hope for the Future Award

Join us in honoring the pioneers, innovators, and future leaders who continue to move our community forward.

Submit your nomination by March 20, 2026.

Learn more and nominate today: https://www.deehoward.org/2026-awards-luncheon