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

AIAA Profiles Dr. John Daily, AIAA Fellow and Chair of the AIAA Publications Committee By Lawrence Garrett, AIAA Web Editor With school back in session, the Institute has chosen a befitting and well-deserved member to spotlight for September 2017: Dr. John Daily. His exciting career path has led him from race car mechanic, to propulsion system

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: John Blacksten 703.264.7532 [email protected] Annual event was scheduled for 11-15 September at Hyatt Regency Orlando September 7, 2017 – With Hurricane Irma bearing down on Florida and the southeastern United States—AIAA recognizes the serious threat that the storm poses and has made the decision to cancel the 2017 AIAA SPACE Forum

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: John Blacksten 703.264.7532 [email protected] Five Frontiers in Planetary Exploration, Transformation of the Space Coast, On-Orbit Servicing, Industry Perspectives on Space Commercialization, an Evening of Astronaut Stories Highlight Agenda Items August 28, 2017 – Reston, Va. – The American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) will hold its Space and Astronautics Forum

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: John Blacksten 703.264.7532 [email protected] AIAA Foundation Announces Results of Its Graduate Individual Aircraft Design Competition September 6, 2017 – Reston, Va. – The 2016–2017 Aircraft Design Competition challenge was to design a Multi-Mission Amphibian Aircraft. The winning graduate students for this individual category were as follows: The winners are: First Place:

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE AIAA John Blacksten 703.264.7532 [email protected] September 6, 2017 – Reston, Va. – The American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) Foundation is pleased to announce the winners of its 2016–2017 AIAA Foundation Undergraduate Team Engine Design Competition, which was awarded at the recent AIAA Propulsion and Energy Forum in Atlanta. The 2016–2017

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE AIAA John Blacksten 703.264.7532 [email protected] September 6, 2017 – Reston, Va. – The 2016–2017 Undergraduate Team Aircraft Design Competition challenge was to design a family of light business jets. The winners are: First Place: Georgia Institute of Technology Team Name: Coronis Student Team Members: Daniel Wise, Avery Leonard, Katie Zhang, David Twibell,

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: John Blacksten 703.264.7532 [email protected] AIAA to Recognize Achievements During AIAA Space and Astronautics Forum and Exposition August 17, 2017 – Reston, Va. – The American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) will present awards for key contributions to space science and technology during a recognition luncheon on 14 September 2017, as

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE AIAA John Blacksten 703.264.7532 [email protected] August 16, 2017 – Reston, Va. – The American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) will present the 2017 Dr. John C. Ruth Digital Avionics Award during the 36th AIAA Digital Avionics Systems Conference (DASC) September 17–21, 2017 in St. Petersburg, Florida. Dr. John R. Moore, principal

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE AIAA John Blacksten 703.264.7532 [email protected] August 16, 2017 – Reston, Va. – The American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) will present the 2017 AIAA Space Processing Award during the 33rd American Society for Gravitational and Space Research Annual Meeting, October 25–28, 2017, at the Hyatt Regency Lake Washington at Seattle’s Southport,

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: John Blacksten 703.264.7532 [email protected]   AIAA to Recognize Technical Achievement at the Joint Conference of the AIAA International Communications Satellite Systems Conference (ICSSC) and the Ka and Broadband Communications Conference (Ka) August 16, 2017 – Reston, Va. – The American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) will present the 2017 AIAA

Social media use at AIAA Propulsion and Energy Forum 2017 in Atlanta, Georgia, was strong compared to previous years. At the 2016 forum in Salt Lake, attendees posted 288 tweets that appeared on social media display screens set up throughout the conference. At this year’s forum, moderators approved 535 tweets to display to the boards.

By Hannah Godofsky, AIAA Communications From 12 to 14 July, a symposium was held at Hampton Roads Convention Center as part of the celebration of NASA Langley Research Center’s 100 years of technical excellence. Tom Irvine, managing director of Content Development at AIAA (pictured left), moderated a panel titled, “Aeronautics Research Partnerships: Celebrating the First

AIAA Profiles AIAA Senior Member Melissa B. Rivers By Lawrence Garrett, AIAA Web Editor With NASA Langley Research Center having celebrated its 100th anniversary in July, the Institute thought it appropriate and timely to select Melissa B. Rivers, a longtime staff member at the center and one of its key contributors, as its July-August 2017 AIAA

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: John Blacksten 703.264.7532 [email protected] AIAA Foundation Announces Results of Its Undergraduate Life Sciences Team Design Competition September 6, 2017 – Reston, Va. – The American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) Foundation is pleased to announce the results of its 2016–2017 Undergraduate Life Sciences Team Design Competition. The competition asked teams to design

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE AIAA John Blacksten 703.264.7532 [email protected] Associate Fellow to be Named Executive Secretary of National Space Council July 14, 2017 – Reston, Va. – The American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) congratulates Dr. Scott Pace on his pending appointment by President Donald Trump to lead the newly reestablished National Space Council. Pace,

Panelists: Moderator Julie Van Kleeck, vice president of advanced space and launch programs and strategy, Aerojet Rocketdyne; Darby Cooper, senior manager for integrated analysis, Space Launch System, Exploration Launch Systems, Boeing; Steve Jolly, chief engineer for commercial civil space, Lockheed Martin; Jerrol Littles, director of advanced launch vehicle propulsion, Aerojet Rocketdyne; David H. Manzella, solar-electric

Panelists: Moderator Matthew McCrink, Aerospace Research Center, The Ohio State University; Mike Armstrong, vision systems lead, Rolls-Royce North American Technologies; William J. Fredericks, founder and CEO, Advanced Aircraft Co.; Matt Hutchison, vice president of engineering, Aurora Flight Sciences; Jeremiah McNatt, Photovoltaic and Electrochemical Systems Branch, NASA’s Glenn Research Center; Joseph Valenzuela, senior business development executive,

Speaker: Rafael A. Garcia, director, Propulsion Directorate, Air Force Materiel Command By Lawrence Garrett, AIAA Web Editor The convergence of existing and rapidly advancing technologies has set the stage for a 21st century industrial revolution and a new era in aviation, said Jaiwon Shin, associate administrator for NASA’s Aeronautics Research Mission Directorate. During the “New Era of

Speaker: Rafael A. Garcia, director, Propulsion Directorate, Air Force Materiel Command By Lawrence Garrett, AIAA Web Editor For the U.S. to sustain its long-standing level of excellence and its global edge in military aviation, propulsion costs must go down as readiness increases, said Rafael A. Garcia, director of Air Force Materiel Command’s Propulsion Directorate. During the “Military Propulsion

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: John Blacksten 703.264.7532 [email protected] June 30, 2017 – Reston, Va. – AIAA Executive Director Sandy Magnus, along with other members of the AIAA community, attended an event today at the White House where President Donald Trump signed an Executive Order reestablishing the National Space Council. The Council, which was last operational during

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: John Blacksten 703.264.7532 [email protected] June 16, 2017 – Reston, Va. – The American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) will present the following awards at a recognition luncheon on July 12, as part of the 2017 AIAA Propulsion and Energy Forum and Exposition (AIAA Propulsion and Energy Forum), July 10–12, at

by Duane Hyland, AIAA Communications (2008-2017) While most of the faces in the crowd at the recently held 2017 AIAA AVIATION Forum belonged to professional engineers and college students majoring in aerospace disciplines, one belonged to the event’s youngest attendee, 16-year-old Katie Esker, a rising junior at Central Florida Aerospace Academy (CFAA) in Lakeland, Florida.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: John Blacksten 703.264.7532 [email protected] Military Propulsion Needs, Future of Aircraft Propulsion, Hypersonic Flight, Space Exploration Propulsion Among Topics to be Explored June 15, 2017 – Reston, Va. – The American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) will hold its 2017 AIAA Propulsion and Energy Forum and Exposition (AIAA Propulsion and Energy