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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

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

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] 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

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

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] 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

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

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] 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,

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

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

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

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

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

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

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: DUANE HYLAND (AIAA Communications 2008–2017) 703.264.7558 [email protected] Named Best Scientific Membership Association by Reston Award Program June 4, 2013 – Reston, Va. – The American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) Foundation has received a 2013 “Best of Reston Award” in the Scientific Member Association category by the Reston Award Program.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: DUANE HYLAND (AIAA Communciations 2008–2017) 703.264.7558 [email protected] OMB Memo’s Restrictions on Attending Professional Conferences Threaten Vital National Interests May 29, 2013 – Reston, Va. – Leaders of 64 scientific, engineering, and technology associations today sent a letter to House and Senate leaders, calling for a reform of the government personnel travel

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: DUANE HYLAND (AIAA Communciations 2008–2017) 703.264.7558 [email protected] Bill Extends Sales and Use Tax Exemptions to Facilities Designed to Launch and Operate Space Vehicles May 24, 2013 – Reston, Va. – The American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) endorses California Senate Bill 19, “The Space Flight Sales Tax Exemption Act.” The

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: DUANE HYLAND (AIAA Communciations 2008–2017) 703.264.7558 [email protected] Boston, MA, May 22, 2013 – The world’s leading provider of aerospace information, the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA), has partnered with Publishers Communication Group (PCG) on a new sales representation arrangement in North America and Latin America. In this exclusive agreement,

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: DUANE HYLAND (AIAA Communciations 2008–2017) 703.264.7558 [email protected] Site of First Successful Rotorcraft Flight in the United States May 22, 2013 – Reston, Va. – On June 1, the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) will designate Pitcairn Field #2, in Willow Grove, Pa., as a historic aerospace site. A historic

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: DUANE HYLAND (AIAA Communciations 2008–2017) 703.264.7558 [email protected] Carrier-Launched UAV Will Extend Strike Capacity of US Navy May 15, 2013 – Reston, Va. – The American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) congratulates the U.S. Navy and AIAA corporate member Northrop Grumman Corp. on the successful launch of their X-47B unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV),

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: DUANE HYLAND (AIAA Communciations 2008–2017) 703.264.7558 [email protected] Vehicle Achieved Sustained Flight at Hypersonic Speeds May 3, 2013 – Reston, Va. – The American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) congratulates the X-51A Waverider Team for its successful test of the X-51A Waverider vehicle. “Congratulations to the entire X-51 team on their tremendously

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: DUANE HYLAND (AIAA Communciations 2008–2017) 703.264.7558 [email protected] 17th Annual Event Drew 59 Teams from 25 States and 14 Foreign Nations April 24, 2013 – Reston, Va. – The American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) Foundation congratulates the winning teams in the 2012–2013 Cessna Aircraft Company/Raytheon Missile Systems/ AIAA Foundation Student

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: DUANE HYLAND (AIAA Communciations 2008–2017) 703.264.7558 [email protected] April 22, 2013 – Reston, Va. – The American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) celebrates Earth Day, and salutes the role that space-based systems play in the protection and understanding of our planet’s environment. AIAA Executive Director Sandra H. Magnus stated: “The first

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: DUANE HYLAND (AIAA Communciations 2008–2017) 703.264.7558 [email protected] April 21, 2013 – Reston, Va. – The American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) and its Commercial Space Group, congratulates Orbital Sciences Corporation, Dulles, Va., an AIAA corporate member, on the successful launch of its Antares rocket from NASA’s Wallops Flight Facility, Wallops

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: DUANE HYLAND (AIAA Communciations 2008–2017) 703.264.7558 [email protected] 55 Students from 11 Colleges and Universities Take Part April 16, 2013 – Reston, Va. – The American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) Foundation has announced the winners of its Region VI Student Paper Competition, held March 28 – 30 in Salt Lake

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: DUANE HYLAND (AIAA Communciations 2008–2017) 703.264.7558 [email protected] February 27, 2013 – Reston, Va. – The American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) has changed the name of its Journal of Aerospace Computing, Information, and Communication (JACIC) to the Journal of Aerospace Information Systems (JAIS). The new title and publication scope allows

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: DUANE HYLAND (AIAA Communciations 2008–2017) 703.264.7558 [email protected] Featured Speakers Include Lt. Gov. Ganin Newsom, NASA Dryden Director David McBride February 26, 2013 – Reston, Va. – The American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) will host a March symposium on the nonmilitary uses of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). The “AIAA Policy

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: DUANE HYLAND (AIAA Communciations 2008–2017) 703.264.7558 [email protected] February 20, 2013 – Reston, Va. – Dr. Klaus Dannenberg, deputy executive director and Fellow of the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA), has been elected to the International Academy of Astronautics (IAA) as a Corresponding Member. Dr. Dannenberg will be inducted during

August 24, 2012 – Reston, Va. – The American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics Foundation (AIAA Foundation) is pleased to announce that the team from the Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Blacksburg, Va., has won the 2011–2012 AIAA Foundation Undergraduate Team Space Transportation Design Competition. Representatives of the team will present their design at