Events Category: Honors and Awards

2026 AIAA Fellows Induction Ceremony and Dinner

All AIAA Fellows and Honorary Fellows are cordially invited to the 2026 AIAA Fellows Induction Ceremony and Dinner

Monday, 18 May 2026
Reception: 6–7 p.m.
Dinner: 7:15–10 p.m.

“Congratulations to each member of the Class of 2026 AIAA Honorary Fellows and Fellows for their remarkable accomplishments. They are among the most respected names in the aerospace profession,” said Dan Hastings, AIAA President. “These distinguished individuals have earned the respect and admiration of the global science and engineering community. We are in awe of their creativity and exceptional contributions that have advanced aerospace.”
Please help us celebrate the Class of 2026 AIAA Honorary Fellows and Fellows.

If you would like to sit with a newly inducted Fellow, please send your request to Patricia Carr by 25 April 2026.

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.

2026 AIAA Honorary Fellows

Laura J. McGill, Sandia National Laboratories
Daniel J. Scheeres, University of Colorado Boulder
Steven H. Walker, Lockheed Martin Corporation (retired)

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.

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.

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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.

2025 AIAA Associate Fellows Induction Ceremony and Dinner

Celebrate the Class of 2025 AIAA Associate Fellows!
Reception: 6:00–6:50 p.m. | Dinner: 7:15 p.m.

Each year, the Institute recognizes exemplary professionals for their accomplishments in engineering or scientific work, outstanding merit and contributions to the art, science, or technology of aeronautics or astronautics. Join us to congratulate the Class of 2025 Associate Fellows at this annual celebration event.

Admission to the reception, dinner, and induction ceremony is available on a first-come, first-served basis and can be purchased for $140 via the AIAA SciTech Forum registration webpage, or onsite (based on availability). Proof of purchase for the event is required. Dress is business attire or semi-formal.

AIAA would like to thank the following organizations for their generous support to the AIAA Associate Fellows Induction Ceremony.