FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: DUANE HYLAND 703.264.7558 [email protected] August 18, 2014 – – The American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) has selected Robert D. (Bobby) Braun, AIAA Fellow, and David and Andrew Lewis Professor of Space Technology at the Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, Georgia, to succeed E. Vincent Zoby as the editor-in-chief of

Tuesday, August 19th, the anniversary of the birth of Orville Wright, is National Aviation Day. The day honors all who work in aviation and aerospace, and commemorates the sacrifices of the early aviation pioneers who first dared to prove that powered flight was possible. “Aviation has transformed our world – from bringing people closer together,

In an effort to share the highlights of our Forums with the public, and to increase the Institute’s visibility via social media, AIAA sponsored Twitter contests at both our Propulsion and Energy Forum in Cleveland, and at the SPACE 2014 Forum in San Diego, this past July and August, respectively. Anyone attending the conference who

Five AIAA student members have been named Tau Beta Pi scholars. The awards, given by the national engineering honorary fraternity, recognize the recipients’ “high scholarship, campus leadership and service, and promise of future contributions to the engineering profession.” The AIAA Student Members who received the awards are: Craig C. Babiarz, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign,

by Duane Hyland, AIAA Communications (2008-2017) Tau Beta Pi (TBΠ) national engineering honorary fraternity has named Asad M. Madni, a Distinguished Alumni. Madni, an AIAA Lifetime Fellow, is Executive Managing Director and Chief Technical Officer at Crocker Capital; Corporate Director and “Distinguished Professor” at TCI College of Technology in New York, New York; and an

AIAA Communications The national engineering honorary fraternity, Tau Beta Pi (TBΠ), recently installed AIAA Student Member John P. Mayo of College Station, Texas, as a Fife Fellow. Mayo, graduated from Texas A&M University in May, and now attends the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, where is pursuing a Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering with an area

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: DUANE HYLAND 703.264.7558 [email protected] Societal Benefits of Space Exploration and Development to be Highlighted at AIAA Space and Astronautics Forum in San Diego Economic Impact of Space Development, Mars Exploration, the Future of the Satellite Industry and Space Systems Cybersecurity Among Discussion TopicsJuly 24, 2014 – Reston, Va. – The American

On July 20, the world will pause to celebrate the 45th anniversary of man’s first landing on the moon, rightfully saluting Neil Armstrong (AIAA Honorary Fellow); Edwin “Buzz” Aldrin (AIAA Fellow); and Michael Collins (AIAA Fellow), hailing them for their bravery and courage in twice traversing the wine-dark sea of space to successfully complete the

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: DUANE HYLAND 703.264.7558 [email protected] Peter J. Garland to Receive 2014 AIAA Aerospace Communications Award Honored for Technical Management Contributions to the Advancement of Space and Ground TechnologyJuly 8, 2014 – Reston, Va. – Mr. Peter J. Garland, director, advanced programs, MacDonald, Dettwiler and Associates Ltd.,(TSX:MDA) St. Anne de Bellevue, Quebec, Canada

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: DUANE HYLAND 703.264.7558 [email protected] AIAA Propulsion and Energy Forum 2014 to be Held in Cleveland, Ohio Future of Power and Energy Systems, Additive and Advanced Manufacturing, High Energy Systems Among Discussion TopicsJuly 7, 2014 – Reston, Va. – The American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) will hold its Propulsion and

By Ben Iannotta, Aerospace America editor-in-chief In a world of few easy solutions, a senior official from the U.N.’s International Civil Aviation Organization said there’s a straightforward answer to the question of how to track aircraft as they cross the world’s oceans. Most airliners – including the Malaysia Airlines Boeing 777 that disappeared in March – are

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: DUANE HYLAND 703.264.7558 [email protected] AIAA to Present Awards at Propulsion and Energy ForumJune 20, 2014 – Reston, Va. – The American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) will celebrate technical achievements in propulsion and energy systems at a 12:30 p.m. luncheon on July 30 as part of the AIAA Propulsion and

This summer, let AIAA Continuing Education courses pave the way to your continuing and future success! Co-located with the AIAA SPACE Forum: Decision Analysis, 3–4 August 2014, This course will be of interest to engineers, program/project managers, software engineers, Information Technology Specialist, educators and other professionals that need to learn how to make accurate decisions.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: DUANE HYLAND 703.264.7558 [email protected] Paul E. Dimotakis Wins AIAA 2014 Fluid Dynamics Award Honored for Fundamental Contributions to Turbulent Mixing and Combustion June 17, 2014 – Reston, Va. – Paul E. Dimotakis, AIAA Fellow, and John K. Northrop Professor of Aeronautics and Astronautics and professor of applied physics, California Institute of

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: DUANE HYLAND 703.264.7558 [email protected] Stamatios M. Krimigis Wins AIAA 2014 James A. Van Allen Space Environments Award Honored for Pioneering Studies of the Radiation Environment Around all Solar System PlanetsJune 11, 2014 – Reston, Va. – Stamatios M. “Tom” Krimigis, an AIAA Fellow, and emeritus head, Space Department, Johns Hopkins University

The 2014–2015 AIAA Nominating Committee will meet in August 2014 to review nominees and select candidates to participate in the 2015 Board of Directors election to fill the following vacancies: President-Elect (1-year term followed by 2 years as President) Vice President-Elect, Education (1-year term followed by 3 years as Vice President, Education) Vice President-Elect, Public

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: DUANE HYLAND 703.264.7558 [email protected] AIAA to Celebrate Achievements in Aircraft and Atmospheric Systems at AIAA AVIATION 2014 May 29, 2014 – Reston, Va. – The American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) will celebrate technical achievements in aircraft and atmospheric systems at a 12:30 p.m. awards luncheon on 19 June, as

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: DUANE HYLAND 703.264.7558 [email protected] AIAA Aviation and Aeronautics Forum 2014 to Explore Aviation’s Global Promises Challenges and Opportunities NextGen, Global Supply Chain, Unmanned Aircraft Systems Featured Discussion TopicsMay 27, 2014 – Reston, Va. – The American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) will hold its Aviation and Aeronautics Forum and Exposition(AVIATION

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: DUANE HYLAND 703.264.7558 [email protected] AIAA to Celebrate Achievements in Aerospace Sciences at AVIATION 2014 ForumMay 16, 2014 – Reston, Va. – The American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) will celebrate technical achievements in aerospace science at a 12:30 p.m. awards luncheon on June 17, as part of the AIAA Aviation

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: DUANE HYLAND 703.264.7558 [email protected] AIAA to Celebrate Achievements In Aerospace Sciences at AIAA Aviation 2014 May 6, 2014 – Reston, Va. – The American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) will celebrate technical achievements in aerospace science at a 12:30 p.m. awards luncheon on June 17, as part of the AIAA

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: DUANE HYLAND 703.264.7558 [email protected] Dr. Kathie L. Olsen to Receive AIAA 2014 Public Service Award Honored for Personal and Professional Commitment to the Advancement of ScienceApril 25, 2014 – Reston, Va. – Kathie L. Olsen, founder, ScienceWorks, Inc., Washington, D.C., and affiliate professor of neurosciences at the Krasnow Institute for Advanced

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: DUANE HYLAND 703.264.7558 [email protected] April 22, 2014 – Reston, Va. – The American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) celebrates Earth Day and salutes the role that aerospace technology plays in protecting our fragile planet. “Today is Earth Day—a day to stop and ponder our fragile world (because it does look

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: DUANE HYLAND 703.264.7558 [email protected] Top Honors to Be Presented at SpaceOps 2014 Conference in PasasdenaApril 21, 2014 – Reston, Va. – The International Committee on Technical Interchange for Space Mission Operations and Ground Data Systems (SpaceOps Organization) is pleased to announce that the following awards will be presented during the 13th

Honored for Over 50 Years of Outstanding Contributions to America’s Manned Space Program Glynn S. Lunney, AIAA Fellow, and vice president and program manager, United Space Alliance (retired), Houston, Texas, has won the AIAA 2014 Goddard Astronautics Award. Lunney will receive the award on 30 April, during the AIAA Aerospace Spotlight Awards Gala at the

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: DUANE HYLAND 703.264.7558 [email protected] 18th Event Drew 73 Teams from 29 States and 15 Countries April 16, 2014 – Reston, Va. – The American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) Foundation congratulates the winning teams in the 2013–2014 Cessna Aircraft Company/Raytheon Missile Systems/AIAA Foundation Student Design/Build/Fly (DBF) Competition, held April 11–13

In addition to the AIAA 2014 Reed Aeronautics Award and the AIAA 2014 Goddard Astronautics Award, the 2014 AIAA Aerospace Spotlight Awards Gala, taking place 30 April at the Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center, will also confer the following honors: Dr. Michael I. Yarymovych to Receive AIAA 2014 Distinguished Service Award Honored for

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: DUANE HYLAND 703.264.7558 [email protected] Dr. John E. LaGraff to Receive AIAA 2014 International Cooperation Award Honored for Stimulating Multi-Generational US – European Collaboration and CoordinationApril 24, 2014 – Reston, Va. – John E. LaGraff, AIAA Associate Fellow, and professor emeritus, Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, Syracuse University, Syracuse, N.Y., has

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: DUANE HYLAND 703.264.7558 [email protected] 13th International Space Operations Conference Will Explore Innovation April 14, 2014 – Reston, Va. – The 13th International Conference on Space Operations (SpaceOps Conference) will be held May 5 – 9 at the Pasadena Convention Center, Pasadena, Calif. Hosted by NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) and organized

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: DUANE HYLAND 703.264.7558 [email protected] AIAA Announces 2014 Board of Directors Election Results April 7, 2014 – Reston, Va. – The American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) is pleased to announce the results of its 2014 Board of Directors election. The newly elected board members, who will begin their terms of

Members Advocate for Aerospace The 17th annual Congressional Visits Day program took place on 12 March, drawing 119 AIAA members from 34 sections, representing 21 states and the District of Columbia, to Washington DC, to meet with their Congressional decision makers to discuss matters of vital importance to America’s aerospace community. Team MidAtlantic with staff

The 2014 AIAA regional student conferences kicked off in March with the Region VI Student Paper Conference. This conference was hosted by the California State University – Sacramento, 1-2 March. There were twenty-three presentations and eighty-eight attendees at the conference. RJ Wichert and Evangelina Dubinetsky were the primary organizers of the conference and both serve

The AIAA Solar Cells and Solar Panels Committee on Standards has revised the standard Qualification and Quality Requirements for Space Solar Cells and it is now available for public review and comment. The original standard was published in 2005. Key revisions include the option of using displacement damage dose methodology to define radiation effects, qualification

17 March 2014 By: Duane Hyland, AIAA Communications (2008-2017) To better serve our members and to enhance the value of our new forum lineup, AIAA recently debuted its new forum website for the AIAA Aviation and Aeronautics Forum (AVIATION), occurring 16–20 June 2014 in Atlanta, Georgia. Gone are the days when AIAA event websites revolved

Mary Kate Smith — AIAA Student Member Senior in Aerospace Engineering, Mississippi State University Contestant on TBS’s “King of the Nerds,” Season 2 Interview conducted by AIAA Communications AIAA: How did you find yourself applying to be on King of the Nerds (KOTN)? Mary Kate (MK): It’s a really funny story actually. I was familiar

Frank Kendall, Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition, Technology and Logistics (AT&L), issued a 20 February memo discussing the DoD participation in technical and industry conferences. In his memo, addressed to the Research and Development and Science and Technology departments of the DoD, he highlights that science and technology conferences and symposia are crucial for

AIAA Executive Director Sandra Magnus testified before the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology today at 10:00 a.m. EST, as part of the Committee’s hearing on “Mars Flyby 2012: The First Deep Space Mission for the Orion and Space Launch System?” Magnus’ statement is available at Testimony and Speeches.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: DUANE HYLAND 703.264.7558 [email protected] AIAA Executive Director Urges Congress to Develop a Long-Term, Committed and Stable Strategic Plan for the U.S. Space Program Decries Current Fractious State of Exploration Policy and Declares Cohesive Plan Vital to the Country’s InterestFebruary 27, 2014 – Reston, Va. – American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics

Hyatt Regency Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia “The variety of information presented, from the higher-level plenaries down through the technical sessions; there was something for everyone.” – AVIATION 2013 attendee Aviation’s Global Promise – Challenges & Opportunities Aviation is an essential component of the U.S. and global economy and of our national security. The foundations of aviation

Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center, Washington, DC. AIAA ignites and celebrates ingenuity and collaboration and ensures aerospace professionals are recognized for their contributions to making the world safer, more connected, more prosperous—from the major missions that reinvent our national uses of air and space, to the inventive new applications that enhance everyday living.

Kingsmill, Williamsburg, Virginia, 5 June 2014 Since 1989, this symposium has provided a forum for executive discussions on how the aerospace industry is progressing from both government and corporate perspectives. This event, with anticipated attendance of approximately 100 aerospace executives, and no media, will allow for information exchange between aerospace executives in a casual atmosphere.

Membership Advancements Fellow candidates are those individuals of distinction in aeronautics or astronautics who have made notable valuable contributions to the arts, sciences, or technology of aeronautics or astronautics. Honorary Fellow candidates are those Individuals of eminence in aeronautics or astronautics distinguished by long and highly contributive careers in the arts, sciences, or technology of

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: DUANE HYLAND 703.264.7558 [email protected] Abraham E. “Abe” Karem to Receive the AIAA/ASME/AHS/SAE Guggenheim Medal Honored a Lifetime of Innovative Fixed and Rotary Wing Unmanned Vehicle DesignsFebruary 4, 2014 – Reston, Va. – Abraham E. “Abe” Karem, president, Karem Aircraft Inc., Lake Forest, Calif., has won the Daniel Guggenheim Medal. Karem will

Cast Your Ballot by 24 March! The 2014 AIAA Board of Directors Election is now open. As a voting member, you can help determine AIAA’s future direction. An outstanding slate of candidates has been nominated. We urge you to learn about each candidate and then vote for those you consider the best qualified. The complete

AIAA invites you to nominate candidates for the Walter J. and Angeline H. Crichlow Trust Prize. The Prize is presented by AIAA every four years for excellence in aerospace materials, structural design, structural analysis, or structural dynamics for a specific achievement or body of work (perhaps extending over a period of year) that became significant

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: DUANE HYLAND 703.264.7558 [email protected] AIAA And The ABCM Sign Cooperative Agreement Agreement to Foster Dialogue and Exchanges Critical to Fostering Aerospace Development January 16 2014 – National Harbor, Md. – The American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) and the Brazilian Society of Mechanical Sciences and Engineering (Associação Brasileira de Engenharia

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: DUANE HYLAND 703.264.7558 [email protected] AIAA SciTech 2014 Kicks Off More than 3,000 Engineers, Academics, Policy Makers, and Students Gather for World’s Largest Aerospace Conference January 13, 2014 – National Harbor, Md. – The American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) Science and Technology Forum (SciTech Forum) opens today with a keynote

Taking Place 13-17 January in National Harbor, Maryland AIAA is live streaming sessions from the AIAA Science and Technology Forum and Exposition (SciTech2014). Live streaming kicks off today, 13 January, at 8:30 a.m. EST, with the Plenary Panel: R&D Policy Implications & Investments, featuring Robert Braun (Moderator), David and Andrew Lewis Professor of Space Technology,

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: DUANE HYLAND 703.264.7558 [email protected] AIAA Science and Technology Forum to Focus on Aerospace at a Crossroads R&D Support, Design Costs, Workforce Challenges, and the Shifting Technology Climate to be DiscussedDecember 16, 2013 – Reston, Va. – The American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) will hold its 2014 Science and Technology

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: DUANE HYLAND 703.264.7558 [email protected] Distinguished Lecturers to Speak at AIAA SciTech Forum Lectures Recognize Excellence in Astronautics, Research and Public Service December 5, 2013 – Reston, Va. – Three prestigious lecture awards will be presented during the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) SciTech 2014 Forum, 13 – 17 January,

The 2014 AIAA Congressional Visits Day program will be held 12 March in Washington, D.C. Attendees will have the chance to engage Congressional decision makers on many issues related to critical issues in civil aeronautics, civil astronautics, and defense. As always, our goal is to educate members of Congress, congressional staffers, key Administration officials, and