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June 10, 2021 – Reston, Va. – ASCEND, the interdisciplinary community focused on building humanity’s off-world future faster, today began rolling out the features of its centerpiece event program. Scheduled for 8–10 and 15–17 November, the ASCEND event will showcase a hybrid blend of live in-person and online programming.  Powered by AIAA, ASCEND was launched in 2020

May 26, 2021 – Reston, Va. – The American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) is pleased to announce the four recipients of the inaugural Roger W. Kahn Scholarship – the first-ever scholarship AIAA has offered to high school students. The four $10,000 scholarships have been awarded to:   Natalie Bretton, Menchville High School, Newport News, Virginia

May 20, 2021 – Reston, Va. – The American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) and the Space Information Sharing and Analysis Center (Space ISAC) have entered into a Memorandum of Agreement (MOU) enabling the two organizations to collaborate on aerospace and space cybersecurity endeavors. The two organizations will cooperate to build the knowledge foundations of

Competition Champions 25 Years of Aircraft Innovation and Design May 18, 2021 – Reston, Va. – The American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) today announced the winners of the 25th annual AIAA/Textron Aviation/Raytheon Missiles & Defense Design/ Build/Fly (DBF) Competition. The 2020–2021 Design/Build/Fly winners are: First Place ($3,000): Dayananda Sagar College of Engineering, Bengaluru, India

Executive board of advisors exemplifies the community spirit of space May 17, 2021 – Reston, Va. – ASCEND, the global community focused on building humanity’s off-world future faster, today announced its 2021 Guiding Coalition. The coalition is an advisory board of technical, scientific, engineering, and business leaders selected to help maximize ASCEND’s year-round reach and impact,

May 3, 2021 – Reston, Va. – The American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) is pleased to announce the winners of six of the 2021 Regional Student Conferences. “In this untraditional year, the AIAA Regional Student Conferences continued to support students with practical experience and feedback from professionals in the aerospace field,” said Dan Dumbacher,

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 29, 2021 – Reston, Va. – The American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) congratulates the Honorable Bill Nelson on being confirmed as the 14th NASA Administrator. AIAA Executive Director Dan Dumbacher made the following statement upon Nelson’s confirmation: “On behalf of the Institute’s nearly 30,000 professional members, I would like to

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 28, 2021 – Reston, Va. – The American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) mourns the passing of Michael Collins, Apollo 11 astronaut and AIAA Fellow. AIAA Executive Director Dan Dumbacher made the following statement: “Michael Collins was a space pioneer. As a U.S. Air Force test pilot and NASA astronaut, he

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Registration now open for 2021 AIAA AVIATION Forum and 2021 AIAA Propulsion and Energy Forum April 26, 2021 – Reston, Va. –The American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) announced that registration is open for two upcoming virtual forums: 2021 AIAA AVIATION Forum, 2–6 August, and 2021 AIAA Propulsion and Energy Forum,

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 19, 2021 – Reston, Va. – The American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) marks today’s historic first flight of NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory’s Ingenuity Mars Helicopter. AIAA Executive Director Dan Dumbacher issued this statement: “What an amazing sight – an aircraft flying over Mars! The Ingenuity Mars Helicopter made the first

March 30, 2021 – Reston, Va. – The American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) commends the Biden Administration on continuing the National Space Council. AIAA Executive Director Dan Dumbacher made the following statement: “As the world’s largest aerospace technical society, the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) welcomes the Biden Administration’s announcement that it

March 26, 2021 – Reston, Va. –The American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) issued the following statement from AIAA Executive Director Dan Dumbacher condemning recent violence toward Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders and calling for the aerospace community to work toward creating a diverse and inclusive industry. “We find ourselves witnessing violence and hatred

March 24, 2021 – Reston, Va. – The American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) is pleased to announce the election of at-large members of its Board of Trustees and AIAA treasurer. They begin their three-year terms in May 2021. Three new Members-at-Large were elected: Frank L. Culbertson Jr., Capt. USN (Ret.) R. Steven Justice, Generation Orbit

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Event Honors Aerospace’s Best and Brightest March 23, 2021 – Reston, Va. – The American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) has announced the 2021 recipients of its most prestigious awards. Presentation of these premier awards will take place on Thursday, 12 August 2021, at the AIAA Aerospace Spotlight Awards Gala. This

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 18, 2021 – Reston, Va. – The American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) congratulates NASA on its successful “Green Run” test firing today. AIAA Executive Director Dan Dumbacher made the following statement: “The completion of the ‘Green Run’ test marks the completion of all testing on the Space Launch System (SLS)

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 11, 2021 – Reston, Va. – The American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) applauds the passage of the $1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan Act of 2021. AIAA Executive Director Dan Dumbacher made the following statement after the president signed the legislation into law: “The American Rescue Plan will help sustain

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 4, 2021 – Reston, Va. – The American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) announced today the results of its 2021 election for President-Elect and Council of Directors positions. “Thank you to all AIAA members who volunteer to help lead this great organization,” said Basil Hassan, AIAA president. “I am grateful

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Free Membership Begins at the Earliest Stage of the Academic Journey March 3, 2021 – Reston, Va. – The American Institute for Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) – the world’s largest aerospace technical society – is excited to announce a new level of membership for high school students. Designed exclusively for students in

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 2021 AIAA AVIATION Forum Moves to 2–6 August; 2021 AIAA Propulsion and Energy Forum 9–11 August; Both Will Be Fully-Virtual Events March 1, 2021 – Reston, Va. – The American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) announced that the 2021 AIAA AVIATION Forum will now be held 2–6 August 2021. AIAA Propulsion

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Three Honorary Fellows and 28 Fellows Elected February 25, 2021 – Reston, Va. – The American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) proudly congratulates its newly elected Class of 2021 Honorary Fellows and Fellows. The induction ceremony for the new Honorary Fellows and Fellows will take place later this year. “The Class of