This a discussion panel and breakout discussion session with entrepreneurs in the aerospace industry where we discuss the challenges of entrepreneurship and how to build a successful business, from idea to execution. Attendees will have the chance to join a breakout discussion with panelists in the last part of the program. Please ensure you have the most up-to-date version of ZOOM video teleconferencing software in order to fully participate in this session.
Relax at the end of the day, play some games, and enjoy a taste of Texas complete with barbecue and cold brews. Enjoy a performance by North Texas singer-songwriter Maurice Davis. Known as “The King of Party Blues,” Davis has played in countless clubs and venues all over the country. (Note: Cash bar only. Due to heat the event has been relocated indoors to the Grand Ballroom.)
Calling all undergraduate and graduate university students—would you like to complement your undergraduate or graduate propulsion course by participating in a preliminary engine design challenge? Undergraduate and graduate teams of 3–4 students are invited to design a turbofan engine at the 2024 AIAA SciTech Forum. The catch? You and your teammates will only have three hours. Details below:
Questions? Contact Ian Halliwell.
This event will provide all attendees an opportunity to discuss experiences and celebrate women who are leaders in their fields. This year’s theme is Navigating a Sustainable Career: sharing experiences to empower, embrace and encourage.
Take this opportunity to engage new contacts and refresh old ones. Proof of purchase required for the reception and included in the registration fee where indicated. Admission for guests may be purchased upon registration or on site, as space is available.
This lecture summarizes existing practices for composite aircraft certification, with an emphasis on structural aspects, and discusses the limitations and lessons learned from today’s “traditional” composite structures. It describes procedures that can be used to certify advanced materials and processes which may have increased levels of variability, unfamiliar structural performance, nonclassical (e.g., nonlocal) behavior, and randomized properties. Provided such complexity can be reliably controlled by maintaining repeatable materials and processes in fabricating and assembling parts, both design and production certification can be achieved. The related technological advances from real applications that meet safety, form, fit and functional requirements, while achieving product value, will yield the practical experience, knowledge, and capable workforce necessary for future improvements.
Join our expert bartender in a lively one-hour tutorial.
Each year, the dedicated members of our technical committees come together to identify and elevate the best and brightest practitioners in their field. Join us as we celebrate the excellence of the Aspiring, Innovatingand Inspiring members of our aerospace community.
Robert Gregg, III
Chief Aerodynamicist, The Boeing Company
Mukilteo, Washington
In recognition of innovations in Aircraft Design through inspirational leadership and technical contributions in the field of Aerodynamic design and advanced concepts.
Marcus Aldén
Professor, Lund University
Lund, Sweden
For wide ranging and pioneering work in developing and applying laser diagnostic techniques, including linear and non-linear approaches, for study of fundamental and practical combustion.
Robert Parks
Boeing Technical Fellow, Aurora Flight Sciences, A Boeing Company
San Jose, California
For a lifetime of novel and innovative aircraft designs including multiple prototypes and the Odysseus and eVTOL personal air vehicle.
David Minto
Technical Director, 96th Test Group, Air Force Test Center
Holloman Air Force Base, New Mexico
For outstanding contributions to the art, science and technology of test flight engineering and the capabilities delivered in support of the nation’s defense
Hermann Fasel
Professor, University of Arizona
Tucson, Arizona
For pioneering innovation and leadership for using computational fluid dynamics as a tool for the scientific analysis of hydrodynamic instability mechanisms, transition to turbulence, and active flow control.
James Heineck, Physical Scientist and Edward Schairer, Aerospace Engineer
NASA Ames Research Center
Moffett Field, California
In recognition of outstanding contributions to the areas of optical measurement technique development and implementation, flow visualization, and high-speed photography across the NASA ground test community.
Charles Cross
Chief, Turbine Engine Division, Air Force Research Laboratory
Wright Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio
For exemplary management and technical leadership of the Versatile Affordable Advance Turbine Engines (VAATE) Program to advance turbine engine technology through focused research and development.
Marcia Politovich
Deputy Director for Science, Aviation Application Program (Retired)
National Center for Atmospheric Research
Boulder, Colorado
For her outstanding contributions in atmospheric science research dedicated to continuous improvement in aviation safety in general and in-flight icing in particular.
James A. Horkovich
Senior Principal Engineer, AEgis Technologies
Albuquerque, New Mexico
For professional commitment and leadership, education and mentoring of scientist engineers, and distinguished contributions to science and innovation of directed energy systems.
Ricardo A. Machin
Chief Engineer for Capsule Parachute Systems, NASA Johnson Space Center
Houston, Texas
For excellence in the area of design, test, and certification of human rated capsule recovery parachutes enabling mankind to explore beyond the earth
Anthony Springer
Director, Integration and Management Office, NASA Headquarters
Washington, D.C.