Session Category: AIAA SciTech Forum 2020
Networking Lunch on Own
Exposition Hall Open featuring the HUB
Networking Break
Networking Lunch on Own
Ignite the “Meet”ing
Nothing can be more intimidating than being a newcomer or young person at a conference or event where everyone already knows one another! Learn tips and techniques on networking and relationship building that will make your forum experience more enjoyable and productive. The session will focus on creating an introduction, understanding how to engage with others, playing off the unique networking styles of introverts and extroverts, and some “dos and don’ts” of networking. Then participants will take part in an activity designed to foster quick friendships so they never enter a forum session or reception feeling like a stranger.
Trivia Night
What percent of the universe is dark matter? What are the main parts of a comet? Take trivia to a new altitude with AIAA! Join us for a night of fun and compete for prizes with other students and young professionals. We’ll also livestream the SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launch. Light snacks and desserts will be provided. Each player will also be provided one drink ticket.* Boost your chances of winning by bringing your friends and forming a team.
*The bar will be cash only after one drink. IDs will be checked to assure attendees seeking service or in possession of any alcoholic beverage are legally able to do so.
Registration Lounge
Review the program of events, play tailgating games with fellow attendees, and plan for the week ahead while enjoying live music. (Note: Cash bar only.)
Materials Start-Up Panel
Start-up companies play a unique “enabler” role to vet novel research ideas and results in commercial applications and markets, but are a currently-untapped resource for the AIAA community. In this panel session, representatives from start-up companies focused on innovative materials science will present their products, operations, and vision for future directions, to enlighten and encourage the audience about potential future collaboration.
Companies featured in 2020:
Helicon Chemical Company
Keystone Synergistic Enterprises
SynMatter
X-MAT
Launching the Next Generation of STEMists & Explorers with Higher Orbits
Students are reaching Higher Orbits with their STEM ambitions through Go For Launch! Learn more about this program and hear directly from the students whose science has flown to the International Space Station as a result of it.