This fun and dynamic event offers students and young professional attendees the chance to meet AIAA corporate members and learn about possible employment opportunities. There is no cost to participate and forum registration is not required.
Session Category: Students and Young Professionals
Meet the Employers
AIAA’s “Meet the Employers” event at the 2022 SciTech Forum offers students and young professional attendees the opportunity to meet AIAA corporate members. This is a fun and dynamic environment where students and professionals interact with organizations regarding employment opportunities.
Rising Leaders in Aerospace: Speed Mentoring
Leaders in the aerospace industry will take time to meet with the Rising Leaders participants and share their experiences. This event is a great way to get insight and make new contacts.
Student Welcome Mixer
Mingle with your peers and hear from AIAA leadership. This reception provides you with the opportunity to meet your fellow students and learn more about the opportunities available to you as an AIAA student member. Games, entertainment, and light fare will be provided! A cash bar will be available to students age 21 and over with a valid ID. (Proof of student registration required.)
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Ignite the (Meet)ing
Come learn about the networking opportunities available at the AVIATION Forum and how you can make the most of your first AIAA forum.
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Aerospace Cybersecurity Online Capture the Flag Launch
Interested in a game of virtual capture-the-flag? Aerospace Cybersecurity Online Capture-the-Flag, organized by Embry–Riddle Aeronautical University, a competitive hacking or cybersecurity skills competition, will launch in conjunction with AIAA SciTech Forum. In the simulation, a tier-1 airport will be under attack and participants will navigate the hackers’ trail through the airport. Help restore compromised systems, regain control of the aircraft, and bring normalcy to airport operations.
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Rising Leaders Lunch Panel
A lively panel discussion on breaking the stigma around employment in start-ups for young people and how start-up culture can drive change in industry. Boxed lunches available for the first 120 attendees.
Forum 360: Idea Challenge: Harvesting Emerging, Adjacent Technologies to Benefit Aerospace Technologies
Now in its third year, the AIAA Idea Challenge at AIAA SciTech Forum provides young professionals with the opportunity to develop a pitch for an idea or product that fits under the umbrella of “Harvesting adjacent industry technologies to support aerospace sustainability.” Teams comprising a mix of industry, government, and academic members will present their pitches during this session. Audience members can ask questions, evaluate the pitches, and choose the winning team.
Team Lorax
Ian Neunzig, Simplexity
Chloe Long, University of Colorado Boulder
Jaevyn Faulk, Ball Aerospace
Team Reframe, Renovate, Renew
Miriam Rosenshein, Ball Aerospace
Vickie Truong, Northrop Grumman
Christopher Kitson, nou Systems
Team Debris Busters
Kathy Vega, Ball Aerospace
Daniel Zeleznikar, NASA Glenn Research Center
Byron Frenkiel, University of Colorado Boulder
Team CopyCat
Eric Leeker, Ball Aerospace
Jessica Cashman, NASA Glenn Research Center
Team Chimney Sweeps
Troy Cole, Ball Aerospace
Jennifer Bergeson, NASA Glenn Research Center
Spencer Dansereau, University of Colorado Boulder