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.)
Session Filter: Networking
Idea Challenge Recap
Did you miss the Idea Challenge yesterday? Do you have more questions for the winning team – The Notorious ENGs?? Join them and other young professional participants in the HUB for a recap of their “Design Cycle – Go Fast!” pitch.
Forum 360: Exploring NASA Aeronautics Innovations for Transforming Aviation
NASA Aeronautics is committed to innovation throughout the research lifecycle from ideation to technology transition. There are a number of activities across the Aeronautics portfolio where innovation is proving to be a key component of successful implementation, including research initiatives, technology development, and how we work with our partners. Join NASA project leadership and subject-matter experts from across the Aeronautics portfolio as they discuss how they are currently embracing innovation as part of their management philosophy and adopting these tenets into their management decision making.
Mindfulness in the Workplace
Every day our minds are at work—creating new things, organizing, feeling, assessing, and thinking. Although not technically a muscle, the brain functions like one in the sense that it can be trained to improve different cognitive functions. This session will provide insight into how we can train the brain to allow us to be more calm, productive, and happy!
Women of Aeronautics and Astronautics Networking Breakfast
The Women of Aeronautics and Astronautics and the Diversity Working Group invite students and young professionals to attend a networking breakfast where you’ll have the opportunity to hear introductions from all the mentors and then visit with several mentors of your choice for a deeper conversation.
EATS-01 Technical Session: AIAA/IEEE EATS Student Design Competition
EATS-01 Technical Session: AIAA/IEEE EATS Student Design Competition
The U.S. Aerospace Workforce: Obstacles and Opportunities
On Demand Recording Available
As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, the global workforce has changed significantly. Against this backdrop, other factors, such as working from home, the great resignation, and the arrival of advanced technologies, such as automation and artificial intelligence, continuously impact talent and the workforce. During this session, the obstacles and opportunities related to the U.S. aerospace workforce are revisited through a panel discussion. The envisioned conversation intends to provide an opportunity to gain an industry perspective on some of the pain points and relevant opportunities for the workforce. Observation of historical facts and gaps—where more efforts are needed to nourish talent for invigorating the U.S. aerospace industry—is vital.
This session is arranged in collaboration with the AIAA Society and Aerospace Technology Outreach Committee (AIAA SAT OC). AIAA SAT OC regularly investigates the impact of aerospace technology on society. In this context, that impact is considered from the contributions of the U.S. aerospace workforce to state-of-the-art technologies that in turn lead to societal outcomes.
Welcome Happy Hour in the Exposition Hall (Proof of Purchase Required)
Enjoy delicious food and beverages while networking with your fellow attendees. Continue your conversations over dinner at a local restaurant.
BREACHED! in partnership with Booz Allen Hamilton
BREACHED! is an interactive and dynamic exercise where participants role-play executive-level positions in response to a cyberattack. The exercise scenario encourages participants to work together and choose next steps to best respond to the evolving information. BREACHED! participants will learn about enterprise-wide incident response at the executive level through a safe and controlled environment, to prepare and understand the key actions required during a cyberattack.
*Pre-Registration required. The registration link will be available on the virtual event platform after you’ve registered for the 2021 AIAA AVIATION Forum.
Slow Flow Yoga
Breathe and Restore: Slow Flow Yoga to ease stress in your mind and body.