AIAA

AIAA is the largest and oldest American technical society devoted to the progress of science and engineering in aviation and space. It was formed in 1963 by the merger of the American Rocket Society and the Aerospace Sciences, which date back to 1930 and 1932, respectively. The institute pursues an active program in public policy and public information including special assignments, workshops, and frequent testimony before Congressional committees concerning the aerospace programs of DOD, NASA, FAA, and other agencies. It is a member organization of the International Astronautical Federation and the International Council of the Aeronautical Federation and the International Council of Aeronautical Sciences (ICAS). Worldwide, AIAA has more than 31,000 members at all levels of industry, academia, and government. It has 69 standing technical committees and 64 local sections, two of them in Australia.

HAMPTON ROADS SECTION

Southeast Virginia is represented by the Hampton Roads Section of AIAA, which has a membership of nearly 900. The membership is made up of employees and contractors of NASA Langley Research Center, a large pool of retirees, as well as student chapters at the Old Dominion University in Norfolk and Virginia Tech at Blacksburg. The Hampton Roads Section actively participates in AIAA National initiatives and programs. Local programs are held through out the year and cater to the needs of the entire membership including young professionals and retirees. The Section annually awards two $2,000 scholarships to graduating high school seniors planning careers related to aerospace engineering. The Section has a very active program in pre-college education.

 

Special notice for Section Members:

If you are not receiving your Section Newsletters or event announcements via e-mail regularly, please verify that your e-mail address is accurate in the AIAA database. This can be done by accessing your account at the AIAA website, www.aiaa.org under the topic "My Information". Something as simple as an e-mail "typo" could prevent you from receiving Section information.

If you cannot or choose not to receive any e-mail from AIAA Hampton Roads Section, but still want to receive Newsletters/announcements from the Section via postal mail, please mail us such a request to:
AIAA HRS Secretary
P.O. Box 7392
Hampton, VA 23666

The AIAA Hampton Roads Section is co-sponsoring the following event at the Mariner's Museum in Newport News: Dinner and Tour at the Mariner's Museum


Thursday April 17, 2008


100 Museum Drive
Newport News, VA 23606

A joint event sponsored by:
ASM Eastern Virginia Chapter
AIAA Hampton Roads Section
Tidewater Section AIChE
Central VA Section ASME
Engineers Club of the Virginia Peninsula
Hampton Roads Section SNAME

5:30 PM Doors open
6:00 PM Dinner begins, open tours of the museum, normally closed conservation areas will be open with museum staff available to answer questions
8:30 PM Museum closes

Catered, buffet style dinner, with Cash bar (beer, wine)
Reservations:
Cost is $30 for reservations by April 7
Cost is $35 for reservations made between April 8 and April 14
No reservations accepted after April 14

Advance payment required (check or credit card):
Make a check out to "Eastern VA ASM," include "Mariners' Museum" in the memo field, and mail it to:
Joel Jenkins
Treasurer, Eastern Virginia Chapter ASM
6 Jennisons Fall
Hampton, VA 23669

Or pay by credit card by going to the ASME chapter web site: http://asmeasternvirginia.tripod.com/ Click on the link "Pay for Meeting" in the menu to the left and follow the link to PayPal. You do not need a PayPal account to use the site. Whichever payment method you use, please include the following information (mail it along with your check or email the information to Joel.Jenkins@ngc.com): Name, Phone, Email, Society Affiliation

Questions can be directed to:
Kurt Severance, kurt.severance@nasa.gov, 864-6715, or
Jeff Flamm, jeffrey.d.flamm@nasa.gov, 864-5955

 About the Museum:

You'll find one of the largest international maritime history museums filled to the crow's nest with prized artifacts that celebrate the spirit of seafaring adventure. Explore over 60,000 square feet of gallery space with rare figureheads, handcrafted ship models, Civil War ironclad USS Monitor artifacts, paintings, small craft from around the world, and much more.

Visit the International Small Craft Center, which features nearly 150 boats from 36 countries.

The Miniature Ships of August F. Crabtree highlight exquisitely detailed miniature ships in an unparalleled display of craftsmanship.

The Age of Exploration chronicles the developments in shipbuilding, ocean navigation, and cartography that made the voyages of the fifteenth through eighteenth centuries possible.

The much-anticipated USS Monitor Center opened to the public on March 9, 2007. This $30 million addition to the Mariners' Museum truly represents one of the nation's premier Civil War attractions.

Experience the action up close in our high-definition battle theater.

Walk on a full-scale replica of the Monitor.

Enjoy exciting interactive exhibits and hands-on conservation.

Experience a wide array of educational programs for school children, adults, families and scholars.

Download 2008 AIAA HRS Annual Awards Banquet (.pdf)

AIAA HRS Annual Awards Banquet

Presenting AIAA Distinguished Lecturer
Dr. John Anderson, Jr.
Aesthetics - Does It Play A Role In Airplane Design

Abstract: There is an old adage that an airplane that looks beautiful will fly beautifully. Although true only some of the time, the question is raised as to what extent, if any, aesthetics affects the mind of the airplane designer during his or her design process? Truly, many airplanes are aesthetically beautiful machines. Is this just a coincidence, or is it due to some underlying role of aesthetics during their design. Using a brief review of the progress in airplane design in the 20th century as a foundation, and focusing on some of the truly beautiful airplanes that have been designed over the years, this presentation explores that question.

Robert A. Mitcheltree Memorial Award,
Presented to the Young Engineer of the Year

This year the AIAA HRS is naming the annual Young Engineer of the Year award in memory of Dr. Robert A. Mitcheltree, a former employee of NASA Langley and JPL. Robert was known for his outstanding contributions to Mars exploration missions, and he was the recipient of the AIAA Region I Engineer of the Year Award. Sadly, his life ended tragically in an automobile accident in 2006. Robert Mitcheltree's family and friends will be attending this banquet in his memory. This year's recipient of the Robert A. Mitcheltree Memorial Award is Ms. Jill Prince, of NASA Langley.

DATE, TIME & PLACE
Tuesday, May 20, 2008
H.J.E. Reid Conference Center (B1222)
NASA Langley Research Center, Hampton VA

5:30 PM Social (Cash bar)
6:00 PM Dinner
7:00 PM Program


BUFFET MENU
Teriyaki Chicken
Prime Rib
Vegetarian Pasta
Roasted Red Potatoes
Tossed Salad
Fresh Steamed Vegetables
Coffee/Tea

Cost: $12.00 Members/Guests, $14.00 Non-members, $8.00 Student Members. Non-members joining AIAA a this event will receive a complimentary dinner. Please pay at the door. Checks should be made out to AIAA.
Reservations are requested by Monday, May 12, 2008.
Contact: Jeffrey Flamm (757) 864-5955, Jeffrey.D.Flamm@nasa.gov
Alternate: Kurt Severance (757) 864-6715, Kurt.Severance@nasa.gov
Or Register online at http://spreadsheets.google.com/viewform?key=pH7EC3VeR2NqJ5Sd5ZZU_PA

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