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

Video on AIAA’s Credo Watch this video that brings the credo to life! AIAA is celebrating you, the aerospace professional! We celebrate your unending thirst for knowledge, your tenacity in solving the seemingly unsolvable, and your steadfast commitment to using your skills and knowledge in an endless quest to learn more about the universe we inhabit,

Hearing Took Place at Mojave Air & Space Port 29 October 2013 On Tuesday, 29 October 2013, AIAA Executive Director Sandy Magnus and AIAA Commercial Space Group Chair Bruce Pittman testified before the California Senate Select Committee on Defense and Aerospace. The hearing was held at Mojave Air & Space Port in California. Dr. Magnus briefed the

Over the past decade, the AIAA Digital Avionics Technical Committee (DATC) has embraced the AIAA Scholarship Program. The committee has funded four endowed undergraduate scholarships and named them after people within the DATC who have contributed significantly to their field, and have provided meaningful outreach. They are: The Dr. Amy Pritchett Digital Avionics Scholarship The Ellis Hitt Digital Avionics Scholarship

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: DUANE HYLAND 703.264.7558 [email protected] AIAA Foundation Announces Winners of Its 2012–2013 Undergraduate Individual Aircraft Design CompetitionOctober 10, 2013 – Reston, Va. – Raphael Klein, TU Delft University of Technology, Delft, The Netherlands, has won first prize in the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) Foundation’s annual Undergraduate Individual Aircraft Design

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: DUANE HYLAND 703.264.7558 [email protected] AIAA Welcomes Ben Iannotta As New Editor in Chief of Aerospace America MagazineOctober 9, 2013 – Reston, Va. – The American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) today announced that Ben Iannotta has been appointed the new editor-in-chief of Aerospace America magazine. Iannotta succeeds Elaine Camhi, who

by: Rayon Williams, Student Branch Chair, NJIT, and Dr. Edward Dreizin, Chapter Advisor, NJIT AIAA NJIT Graduate Chapter, in conjunction with Northern New Jersey Section of the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics, hosted a two-day glider building event and competition at NJIT. This was the first event ever of this kind held on NJIT

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: DUANE HYLAND 703.264.7558 [email protected] AIAA Salutes World Space Week Celebrates all that Space Science and Technology has Provided HumanityOctober 8, 2010 – Reston, Va. – The American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) salutes the remarkable benefits that space exploration, science, and technology have provided to people everywhere, in celebration of

Lt Gen Larry D. James, William H. Gerstenmaier, Roger Krone, and Other High-Level Leaders Featured By Lawrence Garrett, AIAA Web Editor AIAA President Michael D. Griffin addresses SPACE 2013 attendees Leaders from government, industry, and academia gathered at the 2013 AIAA SPACE Conference & Exposition 10–12 September in San Diego, CA, for a very productive and

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: DUANE HYLAND 703.264.7558 [email protected] Igor I. Sikorsky Memorial Airport and Site of Vought – Sikorsky Aircraft Plant To Be Designated A Historic Aerospace Site Stratford, Conn. Site Birthplace of the American Helicopter IndustrySeptember 27, 2013 – Reston, Va. – The American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) will designate Igor I.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: DUANE HYLAND 703.264.7558 [email protected] AIAA Foundation Announces Winners of Its 2012–2013 Graduate Team Aircraft Design Competition University of Kansas, Lawrence, Kan., Wins First PlaceSeptember 20, 2013 – Reston, Va. – The American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics Foundation (AIAA Foundation) is pleased to announce that the team from the University of

By Duane Hyland, AIAA Communications (2008-2017) AIAA President-Elect, James “Jim” Albaugh gave the first keynote address of AIAA’s AVIATION 2013 on the afternoon of Monday, 12 August, delivering a clarion call for continued innovation, resolve and dedication throughout the aerospace industry. Albaugh began his address by reminding the audience that “the job of engineers is to make

By Duane Hyland, AIAA Communication (2008-2017) Cybersecurity expert Richard A. Clarke delivered a keynote address on the afternoon of Tuesday, 13 August as part of AIAA’s AVIATION 2013 Conference, which took place 12–14 August in Los Angeles, CA. Clarke, chairman and CEO, Good Harbor Security Risk Management LLC, and former U.S. national coordinator for security,

The Honorable Charles A. Bolden, Jim Albaugh, Richard A. Clarke, Richard Aboulafia, and Other High-Level Industry Leaders Highlight the Event By Lawrence Garrett, AIAA Web Editor Top leaders from government, industry, and academia gathered at the AIAA AVIATION 2013 Conference 12–14 August in Los Angeles, California for a very successful and well received event.  The Institute

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: DUANE HYLAND (AIAA Communications 2008–2017) 703.264.7558 [email protected] September 3, 2013 – Reston, Va. – A team from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign has won first prize in the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) Foundation’s annual Undergraduate Team Space Design Competition. Representatives of the team will present their design

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: DUANE HYLAND 703.264.7558 [email protected] Awards Honor Key Contributions to Space Science, Technology, and Program Management August 20, 2013 – Reston, Va. – The American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) will present awards for key contributions to space science and technology during the AIAA SPACE 2013 Conference & Exposition, September 10–12,

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: DUANE HYLAND (AIAA Communications 2008–2017) 703.264.7558 [email protected] August 16, 2013– Reston, Va. – Dr. Ping Lu has been appointed to replace Dr. George Schmidt as the editor-in-chief of the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics’ (AIAA) Journal of Guidance, Control, and Dynamics. Lu has served as an associate editor of the

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: DUANE HYLAND (AIAA Communications 2008–2017) 703.264.7558 [email protected] Decision Paper Outlines Cyber Threats to Aviation and How Governments and Industry Can Respond August 13, 2013 – Reston, Va. – The American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) has today released its decision paper A Framework for Aviation Cybersecurity, as part of the

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: DUANE HYLAND (AIAA Communications 2008–2017) 703.264.7558 [email protected] Awards Recognize Technical Excellence, Academic Achievement, and Sustained Service August 7, 2013 – Reston, Va. – The American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) will present awards for technical excellence, academic achievement, and sustained service at a noon luncheon on August 20, as part

Complex Aerospace Systems Exchange (CASE) tackles some of the most important system development issues facing aerospace chief engineers, program managers, and systems engineers today, such as minimizing cost overruns and delays, and mitigating late test failures. The Exchange begins with a Brainstorming Primer on 12 August. Opening Plenary The opening session, moderated by Dr. Wilson Felder, will

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