FROM THE INSTITUTE
On 21 November, the AIAA Mid-Atlantic Section held its annual Young Professionals, Students, and Educators Conference at JHUAPL. The conference – a flagship event for the section – brings together high school, undergrad, and graduate students, as well as educators and young professionals from all over the East Coast and beyond. Presenters shared their research and networked with professionals from a wide variety of aerospace specialties and disciplines.
Tag: Future Aerospace Engineers
Space Station Model Mimics Real ISS to Inspire Students
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Teachers who wish they could bring the International Space Station (ISS) out of orbit and into their classroom can have their wish come true. A group of passionate engineers and educators has done exactly that with ISS Mimic. ISS Mimic is an open-source, real-time desktop model of the ISS, designed to strengthen students’ connection with human spaceflight and to embed authentic STEM learning in the classroom.
Celebrating 30 Years of the AIAA Foundation
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For three decades, the AIAA Foundation has promoted aerospace education, recognized excellence, and inspired future aerospace professionals. “The AIAA Foundation has been a powerful force in helping countless students and educators discover the wonder of aerospace,” remarked AIAA President Dan Hastings. As we celebrate the Foundation’s 30th anniversary, we recognize that strong support by AIAA members has enabled the Foundation to achieve significant impact. We invite you to explore our Silent Auction in the HUB at AIAA SciTech Forum to continue your support. Bids must be in by 10 am on Thursday.