USC has three major efforts to provide students hands on training before graduation in the Department of Astronautical Engineering. The hands on activities to augment the academic curriculum specifically in space systems before graduation, while challenging from resources and laboratory facilities, provides benefits to students and industry upon transition. USC will present one successful group, the Rocket Propulsion Laboratory that has been in existence for 15 years.
Session Filter: the HUB & Exposition
Interview with Simon Weeks
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!
Career Tips
Join Lockheed Martin Engineering Manager Ryan Reynolds for a question-and-answer discussion on resume tailoring, the value of graduate school, building a technical foundation, career progression, and seeking challenging roles.
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.
Propulsion & Energy 2020 Forum: Trumpeting the Future of Propulsion & Energy in the Big Easy
Hear about current activities, planning, and programming for the upcoming P&E Forum in New Orleans, LA. Offer your feedback and ideas.
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.
The Weiss School, BLUECUBE Aerospace High School Project Update
Middle School Students from The Weiss School, escorted by members of the AIAA Palm Beach Section, will present the latest developments of their BLUECUBE Aerospace High School CubeSat Project.
Paws for a Break: Therapy Puppies and Movie Screening
Join us for a four-legged meet-and-greet! Attendees will have the opportunity to interact with puppies from Pet Rescue By Judy. Animal-assisted interventions (AAI) can have a significant, positive impact on human health and well-being, so clear some time to recharge with puppy therapy.
At the same time, the HUB will be showing the Apollo 11 documentary featuring never-before-seen footage and audio recordings that take you into the heart of NASA’s historic mission. Popcorn will be provided.
Slow Flow Yoga
Breathe and Restore: Slow Flow Yoga to ease stress in your mind and body.