Public Radio International reported on the possible privatization of the ISS due to the fact that President Donald Trump has “hinted at the possibility of the US ending its part in the funding of the ISS by 2025.” Former NASA astronaut and AIAA Executive Director Emeritus Sandra Magnus is quoted, and “says it is important to

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: John Blacksten 703.264.7532 [email protected] AIAA President Calls for Return to Regular Budget Order March 23, 2018 – Reston, Va. – The American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) applauds the passage of the $1.3 trillion omnibus package for FY2018. The bill includes $654.6 billion for the Department of Defense, including an $800

AIAA Profiles AIAA Fellow Nancy Andersen By Michele McDonald, AIAA Communications Manager Some of the first steps in AIAA Fellow Nancy Andersen’s aerospace engineering career started with grade school math competitions and science projects. AIAA Fellow Nancy Andersen. “I always had a curiosity for how things worked, and I loved to build things,” said Andersen, who

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE AIAA John Blacksten 703.264.7532 [email protected] March 2, 2018 – Reston, Va. – The American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) applauds its members—from emerging young leaders to long-standing innovators in aerospace for winning coveted awards from the Aviation Week Network. Notably, AIAA President-Elect John Langford, CEO and President of Aurora Flight Sciences,

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE AIAA John Blacksten 703.264.7532 [email protected] Will Deliver October Address on “Student Design-Build-Fly Micro- and Nano-Satellites” February 16, 2018 – Reston, Va. – The American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) is pleased to announce that it has selected AIAA Fellow Dr. Helen L. Reed, Regents Professor at Texas A&M University in College Station,

The American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) is pleased to welcome its newest corporate members. These distinguished companies join nearly 100 other organizations who—through their innovation, ingenuity, and imagination—are shaping the future of aerospace. “AIAA’s Corporate Members are vital to the Institute and to the aerospace industry’s overall success,” said AIAA Executive Director Dan

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: John Blacksten 703.264.7532 [email protected] Gerald R. Ford International Airport Authority Wins 2018 Speas Award for Innovative Stormwater Treatment System February 16, 2018 – Reston, Va. – The American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) congratulates the Gerald R. Ford International Airport Authority as the 2018 winner of the Jay Hollingsworth Speas Airport

The Inlets, Nozzles, and Propulsion Systems Integration (INPSI) Technical Committee invites you to attend the 4th AIAA Propulsion Aerodynamics Workshop on July 7-8, 2018 in Cincinnati, OH.  The full 2-day workshop will take place the weekend prior to the AIAA Propulsion & Energy 2018 conference. The focus of the workshop will be on assessing the

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: John Blacksten 703.264.7532 [email protected] Institute Congratulates Longtime Member and Former NASA Administrator Mike Griffin February 16, 2018 – Reston, Va. –The American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) congratulates Mike Griffin on being confirmed as undersecretary of defense for research and engineering. Griffin will oversee Pentagon technology investments and set R&D

Important Announcement: New Editor-in-Chief Sought for the Library of Flight Book Series AIAA is seeking an outstanding candidate for this position, to assume the responsibilities of Editor-in-Chief of the Library of Flight series in late spring 2018. The chosen candidate will assume the editorship at an exciting time as AIAA continues to expand its ability

AIAA Profiles AIAA Fellow Dr. Alexander J. Smits By Lawrence Garrett, AIAA Web Editor For February 2018, the Institute turns its spotlight to central New Jersey, home of influential professor and internationally respected expert in mechanical and aerospace engineering, and Editor-in-Chief of the AIAA Journal, Dr. Alexander J. Smits. An AIAA Fellow, Smits is the Eugene

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE AIAA John Blacksten 703.264.7532 [email protected] February 12, 2018 – Reston, Va. – The American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) congratulates the newly elected members of the prestigious National Academy of Engineering (NAE), seven of whom also are AIAA members. “On behalf of our nearly 30,000 members, let me say how proud

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: John Blacksten 703.264.7532 [email protected] Three Honorary Fellows and 22 Fellows Selected February 1, 2018 – Reston, Va. – The American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) has selected its Class of 2018 AIAA Fellows and Honorary Fellows. The induction ceremony for the new Fellows and Honorary Fellows will take place at the

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: John Blacksten 703.264.7532 [email protected] January 29, 2018 – Reston, Va. – Jim Maser, president of the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA), appointed Ella M. Atkins to a three-year term as editor-in-chief of the Journal of Aerospace Information Systems (JAIS). “Over the past few decades, aerospace computing has assumed an increasingly

At the 2018 AIAA SciTech Forum, which took place 8–12 January in Kissimmee, FL, we celebrated our community’s discoveries and achievements from the small but brilliantly simple innovations that affect everyday lives to the major discoveries and missions that fuel our collective human drive to explore and accomplish amazing things. 2018 Durand Lecture for Public

Dr. Ella M. Atkins has been appointed as editor-in-chief of the Journal of Aerospace Information Systems (JAIS). Currently Dr Atkins is a Professor in the Aerospace Engineering Department at the University of Michigan where she has been innovative and influential in moving a traditional aerospace engineering department in new directions. She is also the Associate

AIAA Profiles AIAA Senior Member Dr. Jay Gundlach By Lawrence Garrett, AIAA Web Editor For the past two decades Dr. Jay Gundlach has been a pioneering force behind many advancements in Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) and Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) technologies, which have been growing areas of focus for the Institute over the past several years.

Panelists: Moderator Scott Fouse, vice president, Advanced Technology Center, Lockheed Martin; Gerhard Grunwald, head of orbital robotics, Institute of Robotics and Mechatronics; Kris Kearns, senior adviser for autonomy research, Air Force Research Laboratory; Stefanie Tellex, assistant professor of computer science and assistant professor of engineering, Brown University by Lawrence Garrett, AIAA Web Editor With computing

Panelists: Moderator David E. Bowles, director, NASA’s Langley Research Center; August Noevere, aerospace research engineer, Collier Research Corp. — HyperSizer Software; Adam Clark, aerodynamics engineer, Enabling Technology & Research, Boeing Commercial Airplanes; Thomas Convard, technical product manager, Epic Games; Rodney Martin, deputy data sciences group lead, NASA’s Ames Research Center; Rachel Narciso, immersive technology specialist,

Panelists: Moderator Bill Casebeer, senior research area manager, Human Systems and Autonomy, Lockheed Martin Advanced Technology Laboratories; Julia Badger, Robonaut project manager, Autonomous Spacecraft Management Projects, NASA’s Johnson Space Center; Eileen Liu, research scientist, Human Systems and Autonomy, Lockheed Martin Advanced Technology Laboratories; Matthias Scheutz, director, Human-Robot Interaction Lab, Tufts University; Victoria Coleman, chief technology

Speaker: Elizabeth Baron, virtual reality and advanced visualization technology specialist, Ford Motor Co. by Lawrence Garrett, AIAA Web Editor Advancements in immersive technologies such as virtual and augmented reality will revolutionize and streamline many processes in the aerospace industry, said Elizabeth Baron, virtual reality and visualization specialist for the Ford Motor Co., Jan. 11 during the

Panelists: Moderator Tom Gunnarson, regulatory affairs lead, Zee Aero; Gregory J. Bowles, vice president of global innovation and policy, General Aviation Manufacturers Association; Carl Dietrich, chief technology officer and co-founder, Terrafugia; Eric Mueller, aerospace engineer, NASA’s Ames Research Center; Sasha G. Rao, chair of intellectual property practice, Maynard Cooper & Gale; Wes Ryan, unmanned systems

Panelists: Moderator Michael Patterson, aerospace technologist, NASA’s Langley Research Center; Danette Allen, senior technologist of intelligent flight systems, NASA’s Langley Research Systems; Brian J. German, Langley associate professor, Georgia Institute of Technology; Andrew R. Gibson, president, Empirical Systems Aerospace Inc.; Ken Goodrich, senior research engineer, NASA’s Langley Research Center; Stephen Rizzi, senior researcher for aeroacoustics,

Panelists: Moderator Bruce Holmes, vice president for digital aviation, SmartSky Networks LLC; Carl Dietrich, chief technology officer and co-founder, Terrafugia; Mark Moore, director of engineering, Uber Elevate; Mark Cousin, senior vice president of flight demonstrators, Airbus; Brian Yutko, vice president of research and development, Aurora Flight Sciences By Tom Risen, Aerospace America staff reporter (2017-2018) Companies

Panelists: Moderator Jenn Gustetic, program executive of small business innovation research, NASA; Jason Crusan, director, Advanced Exploration Systems Division, NASA; Dustin Fraze, program manager, Information Innovation Office, DARPA; Monsi Roman, program manager, Centennial Challenges, NASA; Chris Frangione, open innovation consultant; Zoe Szajnfarber, associate professor of engineering management and systems engineering and space policy, George Washington

During a plenary session Jan. 9 at the 2018 AIAA SciTech Forum in Kissimmee, Florida, the Institute honored retired U.S. Navy Capt. John Young, who died Jan. 5 at age 87, with a moment of silence. “Capt. Young was an American hero — a true astronaut’s astronaut who had an incredible career and lived a

Panelists: Moderator Darryll J. Pines, dean of the A. James Clark School of Engineering, University of Maryland; Andreas Bernhard, chief engineer, CH-53K, Sikorsky Aircraft Corp.; LaNetra Tate, program executive, Space Technology Mission Directorate, NASA; Jack O’Banion, vice president, Lockheed Martin; Brendan Iribe, co-founder, Oculus by Tom Risen, Aerospace America staff reporter (2017-2018) Digital innovation that changed daily life

Panelists: Moderator Joseph Morrison, associate project manager, Transformational Tools and Technologies, NASA’s Langley Research Center; Jandria Alexander, principal, Booz Allen Hamilton Inc.; David Keyes, director, Extreme Computing Research Center, King Abdullah University of Science & Technology; Pamela Kobryn, principal aerospace engineer, Structures Technology Branch, Aerospace Vehicles Division, Aerospace Systems Directorate, Air Force Research Laboratory; Dimitri

Panelists: Moderator Joseph Morrison, associate project manager, Transformational Tools and Technologies, NASA’s Langley Research Center; Jandria Alexander, principal, Booz Allen Hamilton Inc.; David Keyes, director, Extreme Computing Research Center, King Abdullah University of Science & Technology; Pamela Kobryn, principal aerospace engineer, Structures Technology Branch, Aerospace Vehicles Division, Aerospace Systems Directorate, Air Force Research Laboratory; Dimitri

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: John Blacksten 703.264.7532 [email protected] Recognized During Plenary Session at 2018 AIAA SciTech January 9, 2018 – Kissimmee, Florida – During a plenary session at AIAA SciTech Forum here, the Institute today remembered member Captain John Young, U.S. Navy (ret.), who died last week at 87, with a moment of silence. Young

Panelists: Moderator Pamela Kobryn, principal aerospace engineer, Structures Technology Branch, Aerospace Vehicles Division, Aerospace Systems Directorate, Air Force Research Laboratory; Brenchley Boden, chief technology officer, Digital Manufacturing and Design Innovation Institute, and senior industrial engineer, AFRL; Michael W. Grieves, executive director, Center for Advanced Manufacturing and Innovative Design, Florida Institute of Technology; Brunon “Dave” Kepczynski,

Speaker: Naguib Attia, vice president, Global University Programs, IBM by Lawrence Garrett, AIAA Web Editor To bring to fruition the full benefits of the digital enterprise business model, a number of challenges still need to be met and there is no sector better-suited for leading this charge than aerospace, said Naguib Attia, vice president of Global

Onsite (Presentation) Judges at the AIAA SciTech Forum This year’s AIAA Foundation International Student Conference is sponsored by The Boeing Company.  Sessions will begin immediately following the Opening Plenary on Monday, 8 January 2018. Presentation judges are needed. The judges will review the students’ ability to present their paper to the audience. Students are judged on

AIAA Profiles AIAA Senior Member Dr. Ian Tuohy By Lawrence Garrett, AIAA Web Editor For the past quarter-century Dr. Ian Tuohy has helped guide Australia’s aerospace industry. His key role in expanding AIAA in the region, notable technological contributions, and support of the next generation of aerospace engineers makes him the ideal candidate for the

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: John Blacksten 703.264.7532 [email protected] December 10, 2018 – Reston, Va. –The American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) is pleased to announce that the following lectures will be presented during the 2019 AIAA Science and Technology Forum and Exposition (AIAA SciTech Forum), to be held 7–11 January at the Manchester Grand

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: John Blacksten 703.264.7532 [email protected] Forum Will Address the Next Digital Transformation and Its Impacts on the Global Aerospace Community December 11, 2017 – Reston, Va. –The American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) will hold its 2018 Science and Technology Forum and Exposition (AIAA SciTech Forum), January 8–12, at the Gaylord

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: John Blacksten 703.264.7532 [email protected] Award Honors Schaub’s Commitment to Excellence in Aerospace Engineering Education December 6, 2017 – Reston, Va. – Dr. Hanspeter Schaub will receive the 2017 J. Leland Atwood Award at a 12:00 p.m. recognition luncheon on Thursday, 11 January, held in conjunction with the AIAA Science and Technology

AIAA Profiles AIAA Fellow Dr. Michael B. Bragg By Lawrence Garrett, AIAA web editor For November 2017, the Institute turns its spotlight on the Pacific Northwest, home of influential professor and nationally recognized expert in aerospace, Dr. Michael B. Bragg. An AIAA Fellow, and member since 1975, Bragg has held numerous AIAA volunteer leadership positions including

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: John Blacksten 703.264.7532 [email protected] Institute Selected in Recognition of More than 85 Years of Aerospace Leadership and Technical Excellence November 10, 2017 – Reston, Va. – The Am300erican Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) was inducted into the International Air & Space Hall of Fame at a gala celebration at the San Diego Air & Space

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: John Blacksten 703.264.7532 [email protected] November 2, 2017 – Reston, Va. – The American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) is pleased to announce that its Council Nominating Committee has selected candidates for next year’s openings on the AIAA Council of Directors. The Committee’s Chair, Jane Hansen, and AIAA Governance Secretary, Christopher

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE AIAA John Blacksten 703.264.7532 [email protected] October 19, 2017 – Reston, Va. – The American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) Foundation is pleased to announce the results of its 2016–2017 Life Sciences Team Design Competition. The competition asked teams to design an exploration, transportation and logistical support base on the Martian moon

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: John Blacksten 703.264.7532 [email protected] AIAA Foundation Announces Winners of its 2016–2017 Undergraduate Team Space Transportation Design Competition October 18, 2017 – Reston, Va. –The American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) Foundation is pleased to announce the winners of its 2016–2017 Undergraduate Team Space Transportation Design Competition. The 2016–2017 contest asked

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: John Blacksten 703.264.7532 [email protected] October 18, 2017 – Reston, Va. –The American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) Foundation is pleased to announce the winners of its 2016–2017 Undergraduate Team Space Design Competition. The 2016–2017 contest asked competing teams to develop a precursor orbital mission to low Mars Orbit. The winners

AIAA is seeking an outstanding candidate with an international reputation for this position to assume the responsibilities of Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Aerospace Information Systems in early 2018. The Editor-in-Chief is responsible for maintaining and enhancing the journal’s quality and reputation as well as establishing a strategic vision for the journal. He or she

Federated and Fractionated satellite systems (FSS) are new concepts in space systems design aiming at creating a commercial cloud-computing environment to enable sharing and trading of in-space resources between spacecraft. Federated satellites exchange resources such as link capacity, processing capability and storage capacity. This exchange improves the efficiency utilization of spacecraft resources and makes use

On 26 September, AIAA joined the Aerospace Industries Association to sponsor a congressional briefing highlighting the importance of sufficient and sustained aerospace R&D investments. Approximately 80 congressional staff members attended the briefing that addressed important questions, such as how our national and economic security are threatened when investments in aerospace R&D are insufficient, and what

Institute Welcomes 2017–2018 Norris Space View Interns JT Lewis and Adam Boro By Lawrence Garrett, AIAA Web Editor JT Lewis, Prince Frederick, MD This month we turn the spotlight on the AIAA Alexander “Al” Norris Space View Internship program’s 2017–2018 interns: John (JT) Lewis, of Prince Frederick, MD, and Adam Boro, of East Brunswick, NJ, both of whom

About the Alexander R. Norris Space View Internship Laurie and Alexander Norris Alexander “Al” Norris was an aerospace engineer whose 37-year career—like many AIAA members of his generation— spanned the ups and downs that came with the extraordinary evolution and growth of the aerospace industry in the 20th century. Born in 1914, Norris grew up

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: JOHN BLACKSTEN 703.264.7532 [email protected] AIAA President Calls for a Long-Term Authorization for the Agency October 1, 2017 – Reston, Va. – As the world’s largest aerospace technical society, the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) urges lawmakers to come to a consensus and pass a long-term FAA authorization bill. “We are

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: DUANE HYLAND 703.264.7558 [email protected] The AIAA Foundation Announces Winners of its 2013-2014 Graduate Team Aircraft Design CompetitionSeptember 15, 2014 – Reston, Va. – The American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) Foundation is pleased to announce the results of its annual Graduate Team Aircraft Design Competition. The 2013 – 2014 competition