by Hannah Godofsky, AIAA Communications The 19th annual Design, Build, Fly competition was held 10-12 April 2015 at TIMPA Airfield near Tucson, Arizona.  Sponsored in conjunction with Raytheon Missile Systems and Cessna Aircraft, the annual contest is held by AIAA in either Tucson or Wichita during alternating years.  This year’s contest welcomed over 650 students from

By Steve Sidorek, AIAA Public Policy Director This year’s California Aerospace Week, held 23–24 March in Sacramento, was co-hosted by AIAA and the Aerospace States Association, California Chapter. Elections in November 2014 brought a new wave of legislators to Sacramento and also triggered the formation of two new select committees on aerospace. These developments created an

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: DUANE HYLAND 703.264.7558 [email protected] Roy V. Harris to Receive AIAA 2015 Distinguished Service Award Honored for 58 Years of Service to AIAAMarch 31, 2015 – Reston, Va. – Roy V. Harris, an AIAA Fellow, and director of Aeronautics (retired) at NASA Langley Research Center, Hampton, Virginia, has won the American Institute

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: DUANE HYLAND 703.264.7558 [email protected] Jean-Jacques Dordain to Receive the AIAA 2015 Goddard Astronautics Award Honored for Outstanding Vision and Leadership in Space ExplorationMarch 30, 2015 – Reston, Va. – Jean-Jacques Dordain, an AIAA Associate Fellow, and director general of the European Space Agency (ESA), Paris, France, has won the American Institute

“The AIAA community is excited about the upcoming one year mission to the ISS and look forward to following the adventures of Scott and Mikhail as they expand the boundaries of human knowledge and experience,” said Sandra Magnus, AIAA executive director and former astronaut. “Step by step we continue to move closer to extending the

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: DUANE HYLAND 703.264.7558 [email protected] The Honorable Ralph M. Hall to Receive the AIAA 2015 Public Service Award Honored for Outstanding Service to and Leadership of the U.S. Space ProgramMarch 16, 2015 – Reston, Va. – The Honorable Ralph M. Hall, U.S. Congressman (R-Texas 4th) (1981 – 2015), Rockwall, Texas, has won

by Duane Hyland, AIAA Communications (2008–2017) Purdue University has created the Center for Integrated Thermal Management of Aerospace Vehicles (CITMAV). The consortium is comprised of The Boeing Company, Rolls-Royce Corporation, Honeywell International Inc., and Lockheed Martin Corporation, along with academic partners from the University of Illinois, Wright State University, the University of Dayton, and the

by Duane Hyland, AIAA Communications (2008–2017) From 10 April through 27 April, 193 teams from 44 countries will launch high altitude balloons as they take part in the Global Space Balloon Challenge. Each team will be vying to have their balloon soar the highest, take the best pictures of Earth, have the best on-board science

AIAA is pleased to announce its support for the Humans to Mars Summit (H2M), 5-7 May 2015, at George Washington University in Washington, DC.  As a member of AIAA, you will receive a special discount code to attend this important conference.  To learn more about H2M, and to register, please visit the H2M website at

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: DUANE HYLAND 703.264.7558 [email protected] AIAA Foundation Presents Awards at International Student Conference Event Part of AIAA Science and Technology Forum and Exposition 2015January 23, 2015 – Reston, Va. – The American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) Foundation recently presented four student awards as part of its International Student Conference, held

AIAA SciTech 2015 Plenary Program Set George Whitesides, CEO, Virgin Galactic and The Spaceship Company, will share his thoughts and experiences on entrepreneurial aerospace; James N. Miller, President of Adaptive Strategies, LLC and former Under Secretary of Defense for Policy, will address international sales, cooperation, export control, and more; Richard Christiansen, Vice President, Sierra Lobo, Inc.,

by Duane Hyland, AIAA Communications (2008-2017) Satya N. Atluri, AIAA Fellow, and distinguished professor of mechanical and aerospace engineering in the Henry Samueli School Engineering, and director of the Center for Aerospace Research and Education at the University of California – Irvine, has been selected to receive the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics’ (AIAA)

by Duane Hyland, AIAA Communications (2008-2017) Pumpkins can fly! Who Knew? The members of Team AIAA Greater Huntsville, that’s who. Composed of intrepid aerospace professionals from AIAA’s Greater Huntsville Section, the team took to the fields of Tate Farms in Meridianville, Alabama, to represent the section, and AIAA, in the farm’s “Pumpkin Blast 2014” competition,

By Duane Hyland, AIAA Communications (2007-2018) On Tuesday, 30 September, the legacy – both personal and technical – of Yvonne C. Brill, AIAA Honorary Fellow, pioneer of satellite propulsion technology, inventor of the Hydrazine Resistojet, and champion of female engineers the world over, was honored by numerous speakers taking part in the opening segment of

By Duane Hyland, AAIA Communications (2008-2017) On Tuesday, 30 September, Adam Steltzner, Research and Design Engineer at NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory, Pasadena, CA, delivered the inaugural Yvonne C. Brill Lecture to a standing-room-only crowd in the lecture hall of the National Academy of Engineering in Washington, DC. Established by AIAA and the National Academy of

By Duane Hyland, AIAA Communications (2008-2017) The frequent complaints given in classrooms across our nation for a lack of interest in science, technology, engineering, or mathematics is “they’re boring.” “They’re boring” is soon followed by “and complicated.” VSI Aerospace hopes that its brand new creation, the DAVinCI Flight Game will change all of that. “DAVinCI

By Duane Hyland, AIAA Communications (2008-2017) Recently, I sat down with George Lesieutre, Professor and Head of the Pennsylvania State University’s Department of Aerospace Engineering, and General Chair of the AIAA Science and Technology Forum and Exposition (AIAA SciTech 2015) to discuss the upcoming event that takes place 5–9 January 2015, at the Gaylord Palms

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: DUANE HYLAND 703.264.7558 [email protected] AIAA Associate Fellows Class of 2015 “Associate Fellows” shall be persons who have accomplished or been in charge of important engineering or scientific work, or who have done original work of outstanding merit, or who have otherwise made outstanding contributions to the arts, sciences, or technology of

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: DUANE HYLAND 703.264.7558 [email protected] October 8, 2014 – Reston, Va. – The American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) has selected Greg F. Naterer, AIAA Associate Fellow, and dean of the faculty of engineering and applied science and professor of mechanical engineering at Memorial University, St. John’s, Newfoundland, Canada, as its

MARRIOTT WAIKOLOA SOUTH KOHALA – ISLAND OF HAWAII 9–13 November 2014 Early Bird Deadline: 10 October 2015 The State of Hawaii will be hosting a multinational conference on the Big Island of Hawaii to explore options for developing sustainable pathways to space, with an emphasis on leveraging our Moon’s strategic assets (e.g., near-Earth location, diverse

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: DUANE HYLAND 703.264.7558 [email protected] The AIAA Foundation Announces the Winners of Its 2013-2014 Undergraduate Team Aircraft Design CompetitionSeptember 24, 2014 – Reston, Va. – The American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) Foundation has announced the winners of its 2013 – 2014 Undergraduate Team Aircraft Design Competition.. The 2013 – 2014

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: DUANE HYLAND 703.264.7558 [email protected] AIAA Foundation Announces Winners of its 2013 – 2014 Undergraduate Team Space Transportation Design CompetitionSeptember 16, 2014 – Reston, Va. – The American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) Foundation is pleased to announce the results of its annual Undergraduate Team Space Transportation Design Competition.The 2014 –

In Memoriam: Steven Nagel, AIAA Associate Fellow By Duane Hyland, AIAA Communications (2008-2017) Former astronaut and professor of mechanical engineering Steven Nagel passed away on 21 August. He was 67. A graduate of the University of Illinois, Nagel received a commission in the United States Air Force through the universities Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC)

by Lawrence Garrett, AIAA Web Editor One of the primary missions of the Institute is to support and help foster the next generation of leaders who will shape the aerospace industry, as well as the future of their organizations, for decades to come. For this reason the Institute recognizes and celebrates four extraordinary AIAA young professionals

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: AIAA Communications [email protected] September 12, 2014 – Reston, Va. – The American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) and the AIAA Foundation are pleased to announce the recipients of the AIAA Foundation’s four Graduate Awards for the 2014–2015 academic year. Each year the AIAA Foundation presents Orville and Wilbur Wright Graduate

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: DUANE HYLAND 703.264.7558 [email protected] AIAA Foundation Announces Winners of 2013-2014 Undergraduate Team Engine Design Competition Top Honors Won by Team from University of KansasAugust 20, 2014 – Reston, Va. – The American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) Foundation is pleased to announce the winners of the AIAA Foundation/American Society of

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

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

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 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

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

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