AIAA AVIATION 2013, a one-of-a-kind event set for 12–14 August in Los Angeles, brings together the entire aviation enterprise for the frank discussions necessary to maintain innovation, spark discovery, and drive progress throughout the aviation value chain. At this must-attend conference, attendees will engage with thought leaders and decision makers to discuss the global outlook

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: DUANE HYLAND (AIAA Communications 2008–2017) 703.264.7558 [email protected] Keynote by Marion Blakey and Discussion of Future Challenges Facing Military Aviation Featured July 29, 2013 – Reston, Va. – Marion Blakey, president and chief executive officer, Aerospace Industries Association, will discuss the state of America’s military aviation enterprise during an 8:00 a.m. keynote

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: DUANE HYLAND (AIAA Communications 2008–2017) 703.264.7558 [email protected] Awards Honor Achievement in Aircraft Design, V/STOL Technology, and Aerospace History July 19, 2013 – Reston, Va. – The American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) will present awards for technical excellence and aerospace history at a noon awards luncheon on August 13 as

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: DUANE HYLAND (AIAA Communications 2008–2017) 703.264.7558 [email protected] Scholarships Recognize Student Excellence in STEM Subjects July 11, 2013 – Reston, Va. – The American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics Foundation (AIAA Foundation), the administrator of the Iridium Next Scholarships, is pleased to announce the three scholarship winners for 2013. The winners, all

By Lawrence Garrett, AIAA Web Editor AIAA welcomed hundreds of attendees to the Centennial of Naval Aviation Forum and New Horizons in Aviation Forum, which took place 21–23 September in Virginia Beach, VA. The panel sessions kicked off on the morning of the 21st with “Naval Aviation Enterprise,” featuring VADM Walter B. Massenburg, USN (Ret.),

Standards in the industry provide many benefits including economies of scale, expanded trade possibilities, and increased resource flow. From new project proposal to publication, AIAA, as accredited by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI), adheres to procedures that facilitate adoption of its standards by agencies and industry as well as serve as the basis for

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: DUANE HYLAND (AIAA Communications 2008–2017) 703.264.7558 [email protected] July 1, 2013 – Reston, Va. – The American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) congratulates the chief executive officers of ten of its corporate member companies for their selection to the STEMconnector® “100 CEO Leaders in STEM” list. STEMconnector.org seeks to improve education

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: DUANE HYLAND (AIAA Communications 2008–2017) 703.264.7558 [email protected] International Competition Drew 175 Students From Nine Nations, Including Iran June 27, 2013 – Reston, Va. – A team from Kapi‘olani Community College, Honolulu, Hawaii, has won the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA)/American Astronautical Society (AAS) CanSat Competition, held June 7–9 in

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: DUANE HYLAND (AIAA Communications 2008–2017) 703.264.7558 [email protected] Eleven Undergraduates Receive $2,500 Scholarships for 2013–2014 Academic Year June 19, 2013 – Reston, Va. – The American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) and the AIAA Foundation (AIAAF) have selected undergraduate scholarship awardees for the 2013–2014 academic year. Each scholarship was in the

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: DUANE HYLAND (AIAA Communications 2008–2017) 703.264.7558 [email protected] Sessions Celebrate 60 Years of the Air Force Office of Scientific Research, With Focus on Hypersonics, and Achievements in Fluid Dynamics Research and Technology June 18, 2013 – Reston, Va. – The American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) will live stream two sessions

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: DUANE HYLAND (AIAA Communications 2008–2017) 703.264.7558 [email protected] Awards Recognize Achievements in Aerospace Power Systems and Energy Systems June 13, 2013 – Reston, Va. – The American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) will present technical achievement awards at a noon awards luncheon on July 16 as part of the 11th International

Space is central to our economy in two fundamental ways: 1) It provides scientific, commercial, military and government platforms that support a variety of industries; and 2) space industry companies buy the products and services of non-space companies. Developed by Exodus Consulting Group, co-sponsored by the Center of Innovation for Nanobiotechnology (COIN), the North Carolina

The U.S. National Research Council (NRC) is currently conducting a congressionally-requested study to examine the goals, core capabilities, and direction of human space flight. This study, which is being carried out by the NRC’s Committee on Human Spaceflight, will provide findings and recommendations to guide the U.S. human spaceflight enterprise in a sustainable manner. The

In May, AIAA brought the seven AIAA Foundation Educator Achievement Award winners to Washington, DC, to meet with leaders in the aerospace industry and receive their awards at the Aerospace Spotlight Gala. Lanena Berry, Betty Dabrowski, Lisa Damian-Marvin, Sean McCullough, Deborah Swan, and Jim Weber were treated to a tour of the Ronald Reagan National

Event Also Recognized Newly Elected AIAA Fellows and Honorary Fellows AIAA Foundation Educator Achievement Award recipients Presentation of AIAA’s most prestigious awards, and the recognition of the newly elected Fellows and Honorary Fellows of the Institute, took place 8 May at the AIAA Aerospace Spotlight Awards Gala, at the Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: DUANE HYLAND (AIAA Communications 2008–2017) 703.264.7558 [email protected] Named Best Scientific Membership Association by Reston Award Program June 4, 2013 – Reston, Va. – The American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) Foundation has received a 2013 “Best of Reston Award” in the Scientific Member Association category by the Reston Award Program.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: DUANE HYLAND (AIAA Communciations 2008–2017) 703.264.7558 [email protected] OMB Memo’s Restrictions on Attending Professional Conferences Threaten Vital National Interests May 29, 2013 – Reston, Va. – Leaders of 64 scientific, engineering, and technology associations today sent a letter to House and Senate leaders, calling for a reform of the government personnel travel

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: DUANE HYLAND (AIAA Communciations 2008–2017) 703.264.7558 [email protected] Bill Extends Sales and Use Tax Exemptions to Facilities Designed to Launch and Operate Space Vehicles May 24, 2013 – Reston, Va. – The American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) endorses California Senate Bill 19, “The Space Flight Sales Tax Exemption Act.” The

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: DUANE HYLAND (AIAA Communciations 2008–2017) 703.264.7558 [email protected] May 23, 2013 | Leiden, The Netherlands – The American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics and ACCUCOMS confirm agreement for shared representation in Turkey and extended it to include Europe, India, Middle East and North Africa. Since 2011, The American Institute of Aeronautics and

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: DUANE HYLAND (AIAA Communciations 2008–2017) 703.264.7558 [email protected] Boston, MA, May 22, 2013 – The world’s leading provider of aerospace information, the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA), has partnered with Publishers Communication Group (PCG) on a new sales representation arrangement in North America and Latin America. In this exclusive agreement,

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: DUANE HYLAND (AIAA Communciations 2008–2017) 703.264.7558 [email protected] Site of First Successful Rotorcraft Flight in the United States May 22, 2013 – Reston, Va. – On June 1, the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) will designate Pitcairn Field #2, in Willow Grove, Pa., as a historic aerospace site. A historic

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: DUANE HYLAND (AIAA Communciations 2008–2017) 703.264.7558 [email protected] Carrier-Launched UAV Will Extend Strike Capacity of US Navy May 15, 2013 – Reston, Va. – The American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) congratulates the U.S. Navy and AIAA corporate member Northrop Grumman Corp. on the successful launch of their X-47B unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV),

AIAA Congratulates the Winners of the Conrad Award Spirit of Innovation Challenge and the Real World Design Challenge In April, high school students gathered in Houston, TX for the Conrad Spirit of Innovation Summit and in Washington, DC for the Real World Design Challenge finals. Every year, thousands of students submit their proposals to solve

17th Annual Event Drew 59 Teams from 25 States and 14 Foreign Nations The AIAA Foundation congratulates the winning teams in the 2012–2013 Cessna Aircraft Company/Raytheon Missile Systems/ AIAA Foundation Student Design/Build/Fly (DBF) Competition, held 19–21 April at the Tucson International Modelplex Park Association (TIMPA) Field, Tucson, AZ. More Info > Photos of First, Second,

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: DUANE HYLAND (AIAA Communciations 2008–2017) 703.264.7558 [email protected] Vehicle Achieved Sustained Flight at Hypersonic Speeds May 3, 2013 – Reston, Va. – The American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) congratulates the X-51A Waverider Team for its successful test of the X-51A Waverider vehicle. “Congratulations to the entire X-51 team on their tremendously

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: DUANE HYLAND 703.264.7558 [email protected] AIAA Foundation Announces AIAA Region II Student Paper Competition Winners 150 Students from 16 Universities Competed on the Campus of North Carolina State University May 2, 2013 – Reston, Va. – The American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) Foundation has announced the winners of its AIAA

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: DUANE HYLAND (AIAA Communciations 2008–2017) 703.264.7558 [email protected] 17th Annual Event Drew 59 Teams from 25 States and 14 Foreign Nations April 24, 2013 – Reston, Va. – The American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) Foundation congratulates the winning teams in the 2012–2013 Cessna Aircraft Company/Raytheon Missile Systems/ AIAA Foundation Student

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: DUANE HYLAND (AIAA Communciations 2008–2017) 703.264.7558 [email protected] April 22, 2013 – Reston, Va. – The American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) celebrates Earth Day, and salutes the role that space-based systems play in the protection and understanding of our planet’s environment. AIAA Executive Director Sandra H. Magnus stated: “The first

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: DUANE HYLAND (AIAA Communciations 2008–2017) 703.264.7558 [email protected] April 21, 2013 – Reston, Va. – The American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) and its Commercial Space Group, congratulates Orbital Sciences Corporation, Dulles, Va., an AIAA corporate member, on the successful launch of its Antares rocket from NASA’s Wallops Flight Facility, Wallops

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: DUANE HYLAND (AIAA Communciations 2008–2017) 703.264.7558 [email protected] 55 Students from 11 Colleges and Universities Take Part April 16, 2013 – Reston, Va. – The American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) Foundation has announced the winners of its Region VI Student Paper Competition, held March 28 – 30 in Salt Lake

By Lawrence Garrett, AIAA Web Editor AIAA successfully co-hosted a policy symposium 26–28 March, “Civilian Applications of UAVs – A California Perspective,” in conjunction with California Assemblyman Jeff Gorell (44th District). The symposium focused on the various uses of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) in such civilian applications as agriculture, disaster monitoring and relief, forest fire

Includes a QR Code for Speedy Conference Check-In! AIAA now lets you print your membership identification card online! It’s quick, easy, and convenient. Even better, your membership card now includes a QR code to improve your conference check-in experience. Printing your new membership card is as easy as 1–2–3: Log in to aiaa.org using the

By Duane Hyland, AIAA Communications (2008-2017) What started as California Aerospace Day in 2012 has become California Aerospace Week, celebrated this year from 11–14 March. The event kicked off on Monday, 11 March with the reading of two proclamations in the California State Senate, sponsored by California State Senator Steve Knight, which thanked AIAA and

By Christopher Horton, AIAA Governance Secretary In January, AIAA completed its first ever Rising Leaders in Aerospace Forum, held in conjunction with the 51st Aerospace Sciences Meeting in Grapevine, Texas, at the Gaylord Texan Hotel, January 7-10. The Rising Leaders in Aerospace forum offered the next generation of young aerospace leaders, age 35 and under,

Membership Advancements Now is the time to start thinking about who in your Region/Section is eligible for Associate Fellow, Fellow, and Honorary Fellow. Associate Fellow candidates shall be persons who have accomplished or been in charge of important engineering or scientific work, or who have done work of outstanding merit or have otherwise made outstanding

“We are excited by AVIATION 2013’s potential to bring together the entire aviation enterprise for the frank discussions necessary to maintain innovation, spark discovery, and drive progress throughout the aviation value chain. AVIATION 2013’s programming will provide the breadth and depth of content that is necessary for tackling the tough questions and spotting the trends

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: DUANE HYLAND (AIAA Communciations 2008–2017) 703.264.7558 [email protected] February 27, 2013 – Reston, Va. – The American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) has changed the name of its Journal of Aerospace Computing, Information, and Communication (JACIC) to the Journal of Aerospace Information Systems (JAIS). The new title and publication scope allows

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: DUANE HYLAND (AIAA Communciations 2008–2017) 703.264.7558 [email protected] Featured Speakers Include Lt. Gov. Ganin Newsom, NASA Dryden Director David McBride February 26, 2013 – Reston, Va. – The American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) will host a March symposium on the nonmilitary uses of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). The “AIAA Policy

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: DUANE HYLAND (AIAA Communciations 2008–2017) 703.264.7558 [email protected] February 20, 2013 – Reston, Va. – Dr. Klaus Dannenberg, deputy executive director and Fellow of the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA), has been elected to the International Academy of Astronautics (IAA) as a Corresponding Member. Dr. Dannenberg will be inducted during

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: DUANE HYLAND (AIAA Communciations 2008–2017) 703.264.7558 [email protected] February 4, 2013 – Reston, Va. – The American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) Foundation is pleased to announce the winners of its 2013 AIAA Foundation International Student Conference “Best Papers” Competition. Awardees were honored on January 8, at the awards luncheon of

AIAA Executive Director Sandy Magnus congratulates new Associate Fellows at the Associate Fellows Dinner New Horizons Forum. “Air Force ISR in a Networked World”. Keynote: Lt General Larry D. James, Deputy Chief of Staff for Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance, Headquarters, U.S. Air Force Exhibit Hall Dallas Cowboys Stadium offsite networking reception All Photos from the

Topics Address Research, Public Policy, Aeronautics and Astronautics AIAA is pleased to announce that the following lectures were presented during the 51st AIAA Aerospace Sciences Meeting, which took place 7–10 January at the Gaylord Texan Hotel and Convention Center, Grapevine, Texas (Dallas–Fort Worth area). The AIAA Durand Lectureship in Public Service was presented at the

Lt Gen Larry James Keynotes New Horizons Forum By Lawrence Garrett, AIAA Web Editor Top leaders from government, industry, and academia gathered at the 51st AIAA Aerospace Sciences Meeting, New Horizons Forum, and Aerospace Exhibition, 7-10 January in Grapevine, Texas for a very successful and well-attended event. The conference kicked off Monday, 7 January, with

Teachers From Six States to Receive Educator Achievement Awards The AIAA Foundation has announced the winners of the 2013 AIAA Foundation Educator Achievement Awards. They are: Lanene Berry, Houston Independent School District, Houston, Texas Elizabeth Dabrowski, Magnificat High School, Cleveland, Ohio Lisa Damian-Marvin, Camden Hills Regional High School, Rockport, Maine Joan Labay-Marquez, Curington Elementary School,

August 24, 2012 – Reston, Va. – The American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics Foundation (AIAA Foundation) is pleased to announce that the team from the Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Blacksburg, Va., has won the 2011–2012 AIAA Foundation Undergraduate Team Space Transportation Design Competition. Representatives of the team will present their design at

AIAA Members Visit Capitol Hill and Advocate for Aerospace By: Duane Hyland, AIAA Communications The 15th annual Congressional Visits Day program was held on March 20-21, drawing 176 AIAA members from 44 AIAA sections, representing 34 states and the District of Columbia to Washington, D.C., to meet with their elected representatives and discuss matters of

Recently Inducted into the Oregon State University Hall of Fame By Lawrence Garrett, AIAA Web Editor, AIAA Communications AIAA congratulates Jerry Florey, AIAA Associate Fellow, past member of the AIAA Board of Directors, and former director of the AIAA Space and Missile Group from 1989 to 1996, for his recent induction into the Oregon State

AIAA Profiles Professor Robert Stengel By: Lawrence Garrett, AIAA Web Editor, AIAA Communications AIAA has selected Professor Robert Stengel for its Member Spotlight for January 2012 in light of his significant contributions to the aerospace industry. Dr. Stengel, an AIAA Fellow, is a professor of mechanical and aerospace engineering at Princeton University, Director of the

AIAA Salutes John C. Rose By: Duane Hyland, AIAA Communications (2008-2017) AIAA has selected John C. Rose, for its Member Spotlight for November, 2011. Mr. Rose is project management specialist at tBoeing, Engineering, Operations, and Technology, The Boeing Company, Seal Beach, Calif., for its Member Spotlight for November 2011. Rose has been a member of

AIAA Salutes Michelle Rouch By: Lawrence Garrett, AIAA Web Editor, AIAA Communications AIAA Senior Member Michele Rouch As many members are aware, AIAA has a keen interest in and multiple programs aimed at strengthening America’s Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) efforts throughout the nation’s K–12 classrooms. In light of this important and ongoing initiative, the