The AIAA DEFENSE Forum Executive Steering Committee is pleased to provide this unclassified discussion that will delve into the effects of COVID-19 on the aerospace and defense community. Speakers from government, industry and academia will take an enterprise view and consider lessons learned from all angles, including productivity, supply chain, and workforce. Ample time will be included for questions from the audience, and findings and notes will be captured and shared with the industry.
Events Category: Aerospace R&D
2020 Cybersecurity and Innovation – The New Era of Civil Aviation
As October is the European Cybersecurity Month (ENISA and EC DG CONNECT) we join forces with our partners, speakers and participants to create an insightful event that tackles on a series of issues in the cybersecurity and innovation fields, especially in these times of uncertainty and need for reform. This year’s virtual event will include a virtual cocktail allowing for networking opportunities, two virtual panel discussions, and breakout rooms.
Platform: Zoom
2020 Yvonne C. Brill Lectureship in Aerospace Engineering
AIAA/NAE Yvonne C. Brill Lectureship recognizes A. Miguel San Martin, NASA/Jet Propulsion Laboratory, for his role in the Mars Science Lab.
The American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) and the National Academy of Engineering (NAE) have selected Dr. Alejandro Miguel San Martin, Guidance & Control Section Chief Engineer at NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) as the recipient of the fourth Yvonne C. Brill Lectureship in Aerospace Engineering. San Martin will present his lecture, “From Airbags to Wheels: The Evolution of GN&C for Entry, Descent, and Landing” on 7 October, 1100–1200 hrs ET, in conjunction with the virtual NAE Annual Meeting. Early in his career at JPL, San Martin participated in the Magellan mission to Venus and the Cassini mission to Saturn.He was later named Chief Engineer for the Guidance, Navigation, and Control system for the Pathfinder mission. He assumed the same role for the mission that landed the robotic vehicles Spirit and Opportunity on Mars in 2004. Most recently, he was the Chief Engineer for Guidance, Navigation, and Control for the Mars Science Laboratory, which landed Curiosity on the surface of Mars in 2012. He was a co-architect of Curiosity’s innovative SkyCrane landing architecture and also served as its Deputy Chief for Entry, Descent, and Landing. Throughout his career, San Martin has served as a panel consultant for various missions including Topex, Mars Polar Lander, Deep Impact, and Phoenix. San Martin has a B.S. in Electrical Engineering from Syracuse University and an M.S. from MIT in Aeronautics and Astronautics Engineering with a specialization in Guidance, Navigation, and Control for interplanetary space exploration.
AIAA, with the participation and support of NAE, created the Yvonne C. Brill Lectureship in Aerospace Engineering to honor the memory of the late, pioneering rocket scientist, AIAA Honorary Fellow and NAE Member, Yvonne C. Brill. The lecture emphasizes research or engineering issues for space travel and exploration, aerospace education of students and the public, and other aerospace issues such as ensuring a diverse and robust engineering community.
2022 IEEE Aerospace Conference
The International Conference for Aerospace Experts, Academics, Military Personnel, and Industry Leaders.
The international IEEE Aerospace Conference, with AIAA and PHM Society as technical cosponsors, is organized to promote interdisciplinary understanding of aerospace systems, their underlying science and technology, and their applications to government and commercial endeavors.
The annual, weeklong conference, is set in a stimulating and thought provoking environment. The 2022 conference will be the 43rd.
10th International Conference on Recent Advances in Air and Space Technologies (RAST2023)
It is our great pleasure to invite you to the 10th International Conference on Recent Advances in Air and Space Technologies (RAST-2023). This event will be held 7–9 June 2023. The conference will be a face to face event in Istanbul, Turkey.
RAST-2023 is intended to be a forum for the exchange of recent research results and ideas in air and space technologies. It should be of interest to a wide range of participants from government agencies, relevant international institutions, universities, research organizations, air and space companies, as well as media and the general public. Presentations are encouraged from international space agencies as well as the private sector.
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.
2021 IEEE Aerospace Conference
The 2021 IEEE Aerospace Conference will be 100% Virtual.
The international IEEE Aerospace Conference, with AIAA and PHM Society as technical cosponsors, is organized to promote interdisciplinary understanding of aerospace systems, their underlying science and technology, and their applications to government and commercial endeavors.
The annual, weeklong conference, is set in a stimulating and thought provoking environment. The 2021 conference will be the 42nd.
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.
Microgravity and Space Processes TC Webinar: Analog Mission to Mars – HERA C7M2 (AIAA Member Exclusive)
Analog Mission to Mars (HERA C7M2)
AIAA Members: make sure you are signed in to the site with your member credentials to be able to register.
Featuring Special Guest Lecturer, Jason Lee, University of Connecticut
Analog Mission to Mars (HERA C7M2) Description: Jason Lee participated in NASA’s Human Exploration Research Analog (HERA) Campaign 7 Mission 2. Along with 3 other crew members he spent 45 days in the habitat. The purpose of the analog was to simulate a mission to mars, conducting experiments to study the effects of isolation, confinement in a small space, and simulated remote conditions. Throughout the mission, the crew was responsible for carrying out various individual and team based operations.
Dr. Lee will discuss his experience working with the crew and mission control, as well as the observed effects of isolation and communication delays.
The U.S. Aerospace Workforce: Obstacles and Opportunities
As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, the global workforce has changed significantly. Against this backdrop, other factors, such as working from home, the great resignation, and the arrival of advanced technologies, such as automation and artificial intelligence, continuously impact talent and the workforce. During this session, the obstacles and opportunities related to the U.S. aerospace workforce are revisited through a panel discussion. The envisioned conversation intends to provide an opportunity to gain an industry perspective on some of the pain points and relevant opportunities for the workforce. Observation of historical facts and gaps—where more efforts are needed to nourish talent for invigorating the U.S. aerospace industry—is vital.
This webinar is arranged in collaboration with the AIAA Society and Aerospace Technology Outreach Committee (AIAA SAT OC). AIAA SAT OC regularly investigates the impact of aerospace technology on society. In this context, that impact is considered from the contributions of the U.S. aerospace workforce to state-of-the-art technologies that in turn lead to societal outcomes.