Session Category: Monday SciTech Sessions

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.

Forum 360: Wow! Look at What We Discovered: Impacts of Multiple Use Aerospace Technology

This session will focus on the transferability of aerospace technology to other fields – whether intentional or unintentional. The value of aerospace technology can be far broader than its original design.

Additionally, this session will highlight technology that was developed for aerospace applications that has been successfully transitioned to other business sectors for societal benefit.

Speakers from academia, government and industry will describe how past, current and future research and development efforts that have or can benefit business sectors outside of aerospace (aviation and space) including but not limited to: automotive, biotechnology/medical, communications, construction, energy, manufacturing, etc.

Forum 360: The Next Challenge for Aerospace: Global Climate Change

This session will explore the challenges and opportunities that global climate change represents for the aerospace community. We will frame the key science, economics and policy issues and discuss how aerospace engineers can shape the future by developing technologies that can measure and analyze environmental impact, as well technologies that will successfully mitigate aviation’s impact on the environment.