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Launching into Grad School with WoAA and AIAA

A panel of students, faculty, and recent graduates will discuss how to prepare for a rewarding graduate school experience. Topics will cover all phases of the process, including the initial decision making, applications, how to secure funding, and building a support system that enables you to succeed. Panelists will share stories from their own experiences in graduate school, and how those experiences have shaped their current careers.

James Sergeant: X-59 Speaker Event

We are excited to host James Sergeant and his experience with the X-59 this Thursday, 5PM, in the UTDesign Makerspace!

James Sergeant has had an extensive career at Lockheed Martin (Skunkworks) and is a current flight test engineer at Virgin Galactic. He has worked with the development of the X-59 and is excited to talk about his experiences!

The X-59 is an experimental super-sonic aircraft meant to revolutionize modern aviation. The X-59 was developed specifically to soften the “thump” associated with surpassing speeds of Mach 1 (super-sonic). Join us to learn more about how this aircraft was developed and how it is ushering in a new era of flight!

See you there!

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Professional Panel Discussion

The University of West Florida AIAA Student Branch invites you to attend a Professional Panel discussion on Wednesday, February 21 from 5:00 to 7:30 p.m. Central Standard Time. Experienced professionals will be encouraged to share their experiences: things they like about their careers, things they don’t like, things they would have done differently, things they are glad they did in college that have helped their careers, advice they would give their younger selves, and so on. If you are in the Pensacola area, you can attend in person at the University of West Florida campus; if you are farther away, you can dial in through a Zoom link.

Please contact Student Branch Chair Julia Kondrat’yev if you are interested in participating (as a student or experienced professional).

Lockheed Martin Case Study Event

Georgia Tech’s AIAA Student Branch is excited to announce their annual Lockheed Martin Case Study event. This is one of GT AIAA’s premier events. GT AIAA received the Region II Outstanding Student Branch Award in 2022 because of the Lockheed Martin Case Study.

AIAA-GT-Student-Branch-logoParticipants will work in teams to produce a solution to a fun real-world aerospace-related problem given data, graphs, etc., and present our answer to Lockheed Martin. There will be prizes for the top team, potential Lockheed Martin prizes for everyone, and the ability to network with Lockheed Martin engineers.

This event is open to everyone, including first-years and all majors, as it does not require any AE course knowledge. Contact Student Branch Chair, Ashish Cavale, with questions.

Guest Speaker: Astronaut Ron Sega

Join the UCCS AIAA Student Branch for special guest speaker, Astronaut Ron Sega, Emeritus Director of Systems Engineering, and Emeritus Professor of Systems Engineering, Colorado State University.

This is an in-person event at UCCS. Please RSVP by February 20, 2024.

Idea Challenge: The Artemis Generation Speaks

Now in its fifth year, the AIAA Idea Challenge at AIAA SciTech Forum continues to provide young professionals the opportunity to collaborate, develop ideas, and present during a Forum 360 session. This year’s event will focus on giving a voice to the young generation of AIAA leaders, enabling them to share their thoughts and perspectives concerning important issues in the aerospace industry.

Idea Challenge participants will be asked to meet on Sunday, 7 January, to brainstorm and share their ideas. At the close of that meeting, teams will be formed around the collective interests. During the week of AIAA SciTech Forum, teams will develop a pitch on a fundamental issue of importance that the aerospace industry must address. They will participate in a workshop where they form and refine their proposal using the proven methods of value creation developed by Curt Carlson. In addition, they will have the opportunity to meet with mentors to perfect their presentation. Teams will present in the afternoon Forum 360 session on Thursday, 11 January.

In addition to the collaboration, mentoring, and professional development opportunities mentioned above, Idea Challenge members will receive complimentary registration for the 2024 AIAA SciTech Forum. 

There are a limited number of participants that will be accepted for this year’s Idea Challenge. To confirm your place, please email [email protected].

20th Annual AIAA Southern California Aerospace Systems and Technology (ASAT) Conference

This conference brings together new and experienced engineers, researchers, leaders, managers, academia, and students. The conference provides a forum to exchange ideas, review achievements, and chart a new course for aerospace in the local area. If you are a student, this is an ideal opportunity to showcase your research, sharpen technical presentation skills, and meet professionals in the field.

 Call for Presentations

Technical presentations are being solicited for the 2024 AIAA Southern California Aerospace Systems and Technology Conference. Full-length written papers are not required, but at a minimum, an annotated electronic copy of the final presentation is required for posting on our website. You are welcomed and encouraged to repeat presentations you have made elsewhere for this local audience. Students are strongly encouraged to present their senior thesis or graduate work.

SoCal ASAT accepts unclassified presentations on all aspects of aerospace systems, technology, vehicle design, program management, aerospace policy, aerospace economics, and education, and will be structured in three major categories:

Aircraft Systems and Technology

  • Aircraft structural and aerodynamic design, analysis, and manufacturing
  • Aircraft avionics and communication systems
  • AI and IT impact on aircraft design/operations
  • Airspace management
  • Multidisciplinary aircraft design
  • Aircraft operations and testing
  • UAV and micro air vehicles
  • Advanced air mobility
  • Reduced pilot operations/autonomy

Space Systems and Technology

  • Space mission analysis, development, and operations
  • Commercial missions and technology development
  • Robotic and human exploration
  • Space traffic management
  • Debris mitigation
  • AI and its impact on Space
  • Space Security
  • Space Economy

Aerospace Research, Public Policy, and Education

  • Aerospace sciences / research and development
  • Issues and concerns of industry and academia
  • Lobbying local, state, and national leaders
  • Pre- and post-secondary education
  • Programs to inspire our youth
  • Climate impact/change
  • Sustainability

Intent-to-Present Submittal Procedure
Your Intent-to-Present can be submitted as a 100-500 word abstract or as a set of preliminary annotated presentation slides. Include title, author(s), and affiliations (as you would like them to appear in the conference brochure). Also indicate the presenting author and include corresponding author contact information (name, address, phone number, and e-mail address).

The deadline for submission of your Intent-to-Present is Friday, March 22nd, 2024. Authors will be notified of acceptance by Friday, March 29th, 2024. Submit electronically to: Mr. Dino Roman at [email protected] or Dr. Harsha Reddy at [email protected].

 Dates to Remember

Friday, 22 March 2024: Intent-to-Present Deadline
Friday, 29 March 2024: Notification of Acceptance for Presentation
Monday, 15 April 2024: Registration Opens
Friday, 10 May 2024: Electronic Copy of Presentation Due
Friday, 17 May 2024: Registration Deadline
Saturday, 18 May 2024: ASAT Conference

 Schedule

8–8:30 a.m: Check-in and Continental Breakfast
8:30–9 a.m.: Welcome and Introduction
9–10 a.m.: Keynote Address by Mr. Ed Mugica
10 a.m.–12 p.m.: Morning Breakout Sessions
12–1:30 p.m.: Lunch and AIAA OC and SGV Section Presentations
1:30–2:30 p.m.: Keynote Address by TBD
2:30–5 p.m.: Afternoon Breakout Sessions
5–5:15 p.m.: Wrap-Up/Feedback

 Conference Registration*

AIAA Member: $85.00
Non-Member: $99.00
Student: $40.00
Continental breakfast, lunch, and snacks will be served.

*Registration opens 15 April, 2024 and includes breakfast, lunch, and snacks.

Questions should be addressed to: Dino Roman at [email protected], Colin Helms at [email protected], or Harsha Reddy at [email protected].

19th Annual AIAA Southern California Aerospace Systems and Technology (ASAT) Conference

sectionSponsored by the Orange County Section of the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics. Hosted by the University of California, Irvine (UCI), Interdisciplinary Science and Engineering Building, Irvine, CA

Live and In-Person Again!

The AIAA SoCal ASAT Conference brings together seasoned and new engineers, researchers, leaders, managers, academia and students and provide a forum to exchange new ideas, review achievements, and chart a new course for aerospace in the local area. For students, this is an ideal opportunity to showcase your research, sharpen technical presentation skills, and meet professionals in the field.