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Congressional Visits Day 2019

Every year, AIAA members – engineers, scientists, researchers, students, educators, and technology executives – travel to Washington, DC, for a day of advocacy and awareness with national decision makers.

Your participation, enthusiasm, and passion remind our lawmakers that aerospace is a key component of an economically strong and secure nation. If you are interested in the future of your profession, the advancement of technology, the furthering of scientific research, and the strengthening of our nation’s security, this event is for you!

 

“I enjoy the fact that CVD connects generations of enthusiastic Aerospace professionals. For one day they all bring a single voice to the Hill, informing and compelling Congress to support one of our most vital national interests.”

Kevin Simmons, Science Educator, The Weiss School (Florida), Founder, BLUECUBE Aerospace

International Astronautical Congress 2019 (IAC2019)

The American Institute of Aeronatuics and Astronautics (AIAA) will be hosting the 70th International Astronautical Congress (IAC) in the United State for the first time in nearly 20 years!

IAC is the “World’s Premier Global Space Event” among space-focused scientists, researchers, engineers, agencies, businesses, students, young professionals, policymakers, astronauts, space-relate.

IAC 2019 Highlights

Congressional Visits Day 2022

2022 Date: Week of 14 March

Registration for CVD 2022 is closed.

Advocate for Aerospace!

Congressional Visits Day (CVD) is an annual event that gathers U.S.-based AIAA members—engineers, scientists, researchers, and students—to meet with national decision makers and discuss critical community issues in aeronautics, astronautics, and defense. Through meetings with members of Congress, legislative staff, and other key stakeholders, CVD raises awareness of the long-term value that science, engineering, and technology bring to America.

Why Attend
  • Gain a better understanding of current issues impacting the aviation, defense, and space sectors
  • Discover how to personally engage your congressional representatives
  • Learn about the legislative process
  • Develop an awareness of policy and how it affects what aerospace engineers do and how you do it
  • Network with your aerospace community peers

Cancelled – Congressional Visits Day 2020

CVD Canceled

Dear CVD Registrant:

We are sensitive to the worldwide concern regarding the coronavirus infection, and we have been closely monitoring the situation. AIAA has made the difficult decision to cancel this year’s Congressional Visits Day (CVD) program because the health and safety of participants is our utmost priority. CVD is an important program to AIAA and our members and we look forward to the 2021 event.

It is the responsibility of each participant to cancel his or her travel and lodging accommodations as AIAA cannot be responsible for these associated costs. It is also the responsibility of every state team to cancel their scheduled meetings with their respective congressional delegations. Please offer to provide the appropriate staffer with an electronic version of our 2020 Key Issues, state fact sheets, and pertinent Information Papers so they understand how vital aerospace is to national security and the economy. Moreover, it is highly encouraged for members and section leaders to hold meetings with their congressional representatives while they are in the district during congressional recesses. All documents are available for download on the AIAA website.

We apologize for this inconvenience, and we appreciate your understanding. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact me.

Congressional Visits Day (CVD) is an annual event that brings AIAA members—engineers, scientists, researchers, and students—to meet with national decision makers and discuss critical community issues in civil aeronautics, civil astronautics, and defense. Through face-to-face meetings with members of Congress, legislative staff, and other key stakeholders, CVD raises awareness of the long-term value that science, engineering, and technology bring to America.

Cancelled-AIAA Policy Breakfast (6 April 2020)

Nonmember$65
Members$50

Cancelled
The 6 April policy breakfast featuring NASA’s Doug Loverro has been cancelled.

This new initiative is designed to connect AIAA members and perspective members with government stakeholders and other thought leaders. The educational series will cover topical issues of relevance to the aerospace community and offers a great opportunity to network with key representatives from government, industry, and academia. All events will take place in the Washington, D.C., area, have limited access, and be considered “off the record.”

Our second event will feature Doug Loverro, Associate Administrator for NASA’s Human Exploration and Operations Mission Directorate. He will speak about the mission directorate’s FY2021 budget request, NASA’s exploration plans, and how the agency is going to achieve its goal of returning American astronauts to the moon by 2024.

A breakfast buffet will be offered during the check-in and networking portion of the program.

2020 Region VII Student Paper Competition & AIAA Sydney Section Student Conference

AIAA Sydney Section Student Conference Moves to Fully Online

AIAA has announced that the AIAA Sydney Section Student Conference, cosponsored by the AIAA Student Branch at the University of New South Wales in Sydney, NSW (Australia) and the AIAA Sydney Professional Section, set for 25–26 November 2020, will be fully online.

The University of New South Wales in Sydney, NSW will host this year’s Region VII Student Conference on 25–26 November. This will be a virtual event. Cohosted by the UNSW AIAA Student Branch and the AIAA Sydney Section. The 2020 Region VII Student Conference provides students with ample opportunity to network with their peers and professional members of industry and present their original research in front of a group of volunteer professional member judges who will provide them with feedback. Students will have the chance to compete for cash prizes in a fun-filled two-day event!

New! Announcing a Master’s Category – students pursuing a Master’s by research degree across AIAA Region VII are welcome to submit their papers to the 2020 Region VII Student Conference.

Space Policy Pod: Episode 19 (Peter Crabtree, New Zealand Space Agency)

Peter Crabtree is the General Manager Science, Innovation, and International at the New Zealand Ministry of Business, Innovation, and Employment. He is responsible for enterprise policy, science and innovation policy, international science partnerships, trade and regulatory cooperation, and international strategy. He also heads the New Zealand Space Agency.

Prior to this role, Crabtree was Deputy Chief Executive, System Strategy and Policy at the Ministry of Science and Innovation. He has held other senior roles government roles as well.

Space Policy Pod: Episode 18 (Christian Davenport, The Washington Post)

Christian Davenport is a reporter covering the defense and space industries for The Washington Post’s Financial desk. He joined The Post in 2000 and has had an array of assignments. Before joining the Financial staff, Christian was an editor on the Metro desk, overseeing coverage of local government and politics. He has also worked at Newsday, the Philadelphia Inquirer, and the Austin American-Statesman.

Christian is the author of two books, and he won the Peabody Award in 2010. He received a Bachelor’s Degree in American Studies from Colby College.