Ben’s Chili Bowl has been a mainstay of the Black community in Washington, D.C., for nearly 62 years. It stands as a historic example of how a business can serve as a driver of economic development during good times and provide hope and solidarity to a community during hard times.
Virginia Ali, cofounder of Ben’s Chili Bowl with her late husband, Ben, will share stories about sitting with Dr. King and later with the first Black President of the United States, Barack Obama, and share how her restaurant has served as a gathering place for everyone, whether you are homeless or the President of the United States.
Ben’s current staff will share a cooking demonstration of some of their specialties.
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Foyer
AIAA is pleased to announce that G. Satheesh Reddy and Rondell J. Wilson are the co-winners of the 2019 Missile Systems Award, which will be presented during the AIAA DEFENSE Forum, held 7–9 May at the Kossiakoff Center at Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory in Laurel, Maryland.
The award recognizes excellence in developing or implementing missile systems technology, including significant technological accomplishments or for inspired leadership of missile systems programs.
Dr. G. Satheesh Reddy, Chairman of the Defence Research and Development Organization, Ministry of Defence, India, was selected for his over three decades of significant national contributions toward indigenous design, development, and deployment of diversified strategic and tactical missile systems, guided weapons, advanced avionics, and navigation technologies in India. Dr. Reddy will receive his award in India.
Rondell J. Wilson, retired Principal Engineering Fellow of Raytheon Missile Systems in Tucson, Arizona, was selected for his exemplary technical leadership and innovation that has significantly advanced the performance and capability of the world’s premier missile defense systems. Mr. Rondell will receive his award at an evening reception during the DEFENSE Forum on Tuesday, 7 May 2019.
Students and young professionals are invited to engage with our corporate members, learn information about internships, corporate culture, future employment, and exciting company projects. *You don’t have to be registered for AIAA AVIATION to attend.
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This panel will feature a slate of speakers to discuss the impacts of advanced air mobility in society and take questions for discussion from members of the audience.
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.
Discover exciting career opportunities in the field at NASA’s International Forum for Aviation Research.
Title of talk: “Igniting Your Future by Maximizing Your Early Career”
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This traditional banquet celebrates 26 years of joint collaboration between AIAA and CEAS and it includes the Recognition Ceremony for the 2020 Winners of the AIAA and CEAS Aeroacoustic Awards and Student Paper Competition.
Accomplished professionals, from a variety of backgrounds, will take time to meet with the Rising Leaders participants and share their experiences. This event is a great way to get insight from industry leaders and make some great new contacts. And, maybe, they will end up being a mentor for more than just the 15 minutes at this event.
Continue your conversations and networking at the reception which will immediately follow. Take time to socialize with your fellow young professionals who are also attending the forum. Having just participated in the speed mentoring, you’ll definitely have at least one thing in common. Don’t miss this rewarding opportunity.
