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2025 AIAA Awards Gala
The event is an extraordinary evening of recognition to celebrate individuals who have made tremendous achievements during their remarkable careers and continue to shape the aerospace industry. This free-flowing event includes networking with industry leaders and government officials, delicious cocktails, dinner stations, and more! It’s truly a one-of-a-kind event you won’t want to miss.
Tickets
Tickets are $450 a person and will be available for purchase by March 2025.
Helpful Information
- Date: 30 April 2025
- Location: Grand Hyatt Washington, Washington, DC.
- Attire: Formal (black-tie optional) or military equivalent.
- Questions: Contact AIAA customer service at 800.639.2422 (U.S. based), 703.264.7500 (International), or [email protected].
Congratulations to Our 2025 Honorees
2024 AIAA Fellows Induction Ceremony and Dinner
All AIAA Fellows and Honorary Fellows are cordially invited to the 2024 AIAA Fellows Induction Ceremony and Dinner
Tuesday, 14 May 2024
Reception: 1830 hrs–1915 hrs | Dinner: 1930 hrs–2200 hrs
Tickets: $199 (invite only; AIAA Honorary Fellows and Fellows)
Please help us celebrate the Class of 2024 AIAA Fellows and Honorary Fellows
Honorary Fellow is the highest distinction conferred by AIAA, and recognizes preeminent individuals who have had long and highly contributory careers in aerospace and who embody the highest possible standards in aeronautics and astronautics.
Hitoshi Kuninaka, Institute of Space and Astronautical Science / Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA)
John S. Langford III, Electra.aero
Azad M. Madni, University of Southern California
Christopher Scolese, National Reconnaissance Office
AIAA confers the distinction of Fellow upon individuals in recognition of their notable and valuable contributions to the arts, sciences or technology of aeronautics and astronautics.
Igor Adamovich, Ohio State University
Stephen Blanchette Jr., The Aerospace Corporation
Ruxandra M. Botez, École de technologie supérieure (ÉTS)
Robert D. Cabana, NASA Headquarters (retired)
John R. Chawner, Pointwise (retired)
Charles J. Cross, U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory
Misty Davies, NASA Ames Research Center
Srinath Ekkad, North Carolina State University
Edward H. Gerding, The Boeing Company
John Mace Grunsfeld, Endless Frontier Associates LLC
Richard Hofer, NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory, California Institute of Technology
Yiguang Ju, Princeton University
Joseph Majdalani, Auburn University
Richard Mange, Lockheed Martin Corporation
J.D. McFarlan III, Lockheed Martin Corporation
Mehran Mesbahi, University of Washington
Clayton Mowry, Voyager Space / International Astronautical Federation
Alison Nordt, Lockheed Martin Space
Daniella Raveh, Technion – IIT
Gregory W. Reich, U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory
Katherine Rink, MIT Lincoln Laboratory
Donna Cowell Senft, Air Force Global Strike Command
Jeffrey P. Slotnick, The Boeing Company
S. Alan Stern, Southwest Research Institute
John Tylko, Aurora Flight Sciences, A Boeing Company
Craig Wanke, The MITRE Corporation
Annalisa Weigel, Fairmont Consulting Group
Lesley A. Weitz, The MITRE Corporation
Please contact Patricia Carr, at [email protected], with any questions.
2020 AIAA Science and Technology Forum and Exposition (AIAA SciTech Forum)
The AIAA SciTech Forum is the world’s largest event for aerospace research, development, and technology. The 2020 forum will bring together experts to share ideas on Fluid Dynamics; Applied Aerodynamics; Guidance, Navigation, and Control; Structures; and much more.
2022 AIAA Fellows Ceremony and Dinner
Attending the 2022 Fellows Ceremony and Dinner? You must do one of these two things:
Upload Vaccination Info Upload Negative Test Result
All AIAA Fellows and Honorary Fellows are cordially invited to the 2022 AIAA Fellows Ceremony and Dinner
Please help us celebrate the Class of 2022 AIAA Fellows and Honorary Fellows
Honorary Fellow is the highest distinction conferred by AIAA, and recognizes preeminent individuals who have had long and highly contributory careers in aerospace and who embody the highest possible standards in aeronautics and astronautics.
Roger A. Krone, Leidos
Salvatore “Tory” Bruno, United Launch Alliance, LLC
Wesley L. Harris, Massachusetts Institute of Technology
AIAA confers the distinction of Fellow upon individuals in recognition of their notable and valuable contributions to the arts, sciences or technology of aeronautics and astronautics.
Maruthi Akella, University of Texas at Austin
Erian A. Armanios, University of Texas at Arlington
Erik P. Blasch, Air Force Office of Scientific Research
Terry J. Burress, Lockheed Martin Corporation
J. Russell Carpenter, NASA Goddard Space Flight Center
Louis N. Cattafesta III, Florida A&M University – Florida State University
William J. Devenport, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
John J. Dong, The Boeing Company
Thomas L. Frey Jr., Lockheed Martin Aeronautics
James W. Gregory, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Yanping Guo, Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory
Marillyn A. Hewson, Lockheed Martin Corporation
Felix R. Hoots, The Aerospace Corporation
Naveed Hussain, The Boeing Company
James K. Kuchar, MIT Lincoln Laboratory
Robert M. Lightfoot Jr., Lockheed Martin Space
Gen Lester L. Lyles, U.S. Air Force (retired)
Anastasios S. Lyrintzis, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Sergey O. Macheret, Purdue University
Sandra H. Magnus, Georgia Institute of Technology
Dimitri J. Mavriplis, University of Wyoming
Lawrence M. Robertson III, US Air Force Research Laboratory
Mary M. Roybal, Raytheon Missiles & Defense
Walter H. Rutledge, CENTRA Technology, Inc. (A PAE Company)
Amanda R. Simpson, Airbus Americas
Mark N. Sirangelo, University of Colorado
Grant H. Stokes, MIT Lincoln Laboratory
Afzal Suleman, University of Victoria
Or mail your check to:
AIAA/Fellows Dinner
12700 Sunrise Valley Dr Suite 200
Reston, VA 20191
Tickets are $130
2022 AIAA Awards Gala
Attending the 2022 AIAA Awards Gala? You must do one of these two things:
Upload Vaccination Info Upload Negative Test Result
Please join AIAA, along with executives from Lockheed Martin, The Boeing Company, Raytheon, Airbus, United Launch Alliance, and hundreds of aerospace leaders representing corporations, academic institutions, and government agencies, for an extraordinary evening of recognition as we celebrate individuals who have made tremendous achievements during their careers and continue to shape the aerospace industry.
Our reimagined AIAA Awards Gala will take place under the stars in an outdoor event space at the Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center in Washington, DC. This setting will allow for social distancing and free-flowing networking, as well as interactive experiences with a model of the JPL Mars Helicopter, Ingenuity.
2022 AIAA Science and Technology Forum and Exposition (AIAA SciTech Forum)
Enabling Sustainability Through Aerospace Technology
AIAA SciTech Forum is the world’s largest event for aerospace research and development. The 2022 forum will explore the science, technologies, and policies that are shaping our industry’s future and enabling sustainability.
26th Aerodynamic Decelerator Systems Technology Conference and Seminar (ADSTCS)
The AIAA Aerodynamic Decelerator Systems Technology Conference and Seminar (ADSTCS) provides the world’s leading scientists, engineers, researchers, managers, and promising students within the field of parachute and aerodynamic decelerator systems an opportunity to present recent advances before a knowledgeable international audience. Topics include design and development, materials and manufacturing, modeling and simulation, system applications and operations, testing, and more. The four-day long conference is set in a stimulating and thought-provoking environment.
Conference Objective
ADSTCS is organized to promote interdisciplinary understanding of aerodynamic decelerator systems, their underlying science and technology, and their applications to government and commercial endeavors.
2021 AIAA Science and Technology Forum and Exposition (AIAA SciTech Forum)
Accelerating Innovation Through Diversity
The AIAA SciTech Forum is the world’s largest event for aerospace research, development, and technology. The 2021 forum will bring together experts to share ideas on Fluid Dynamics; Applied Aerodynamics; Guidance, Navigation, and Control; Structures; and much more.
2023 AIAA Science and Technology Forum and Exposition (AIAA SciTech Forum)
Event: AIAA SciTech Forum
Date: 23–27 January 2023
Location: National Harbor, MD & ONLINE
Official Website: aiaa.org/scitech
The AIAA Science and Technology Forum and Exposition (AIAA SciTech Forum) program covers the science, technologies, and policies that are shaping the future of aerospace. The forum is the largest event for aerospace research, development, and technology in the world—bringing together 11 individual technical disciplines. AIAA SciTech Forum delegates include over 1,500 undergraduate and graduate students, and aerospace professionals from nearly 1,000 corporate, academic, and government institutions in 43 countries.
Exhibit, Sponsorship, and Advertising Options
AIAA offers a variety of engaging virtual opportunities to help increase your brand’s equity in the aerospace sciences market and display your efforts to become an industry leader. From virtual booths and sponsored sessions to networking breaks and banner advertising, AIAA offers options for every budget. Contact your sales rep today to create a custom package to fit your needs.