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65th

Annual

Awards Dinner

May 12, 2017

Jackson Center

Huntsville, Alabama

Event Program

Shaping the Future of Aerospace

The American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) is the principal society and voice serving the aerospace profession. Its purpose is to advance the arts, sciences, and technology of aeronautics and astronautics and to foster and promote the professionalism of those engaged in these pursuits. Founded and based in the United States, AIAA is a global organization with nearly 31,000 individual professional members, thousands of customers worldwide, and an active international outreach. AIAA is the world's largest professional society devoted to the progress of engineering and science in aviation, space, and defense. The Institute continues to be the principal voice, information resource, and publisher for aerospace engineers, scientists, managers, policymakers, students, and educators. The AIAA is the U.S. representative on the International Astronautical Federation and the International Council on the Aeronautical Sciences.

Founded as the Alabama Section of the American Rocket Society in 1952, the current Greater Huntsville Section of the AIAA works to provide a professional forum for the local aerospace community. The Greater Huntsville Section is one of the largest in the AIAA with approximately 1000 members representing industry, government, and academia. The Section operates year-round, conducting lunch or dinner events with guest speakers, offering continuing education opportunities, and providing a means for professional recognition within the aerospace field. Information is provided through e-mail, our website, and various social media outlets. Annual activities include Engineers Week, Science Fair Judging, Sponsorship of the Regional Student Conference & College Scholarships, presentation of awards for the NASA Human Exploration Rover Challenge at the US Space & Rocket Center, and playing an integral role in the aerospace community through events including NASA on the Square, the Space and Missile Defense Symposium, and International Drone Day. Look for even more exciting events in the coming year.

Program

5:00 Registration, Social & Poster Session

6:15 Welcome .............................................. Naveen Vetcha, Vice Chair Presentation of the Colors .......... Bob Jones High School AFJROTC National Anthem Invocation ................................................................ Lisa Philippart Toast and Dinner ................................................... Naveen Vetcha

7:05 Invited Speaker ........................................... Dr. Sandra H. Magnus

7:50 Awards Program ....................................... Emcee, Naveen Vetcha Recognition of Science Fair Awardees Recognition of Essay Contest Winners Robert L. Sackheim Scholarship Award Recognition of 2017 AIAA Associate Fellows Recognition of 2017 AIAA Fellows Section Awards................................... Brandon Stiltner, Chair

- Students of the Year Award - Ed Pruett Young Professional of the Year Award - Earl Pearce Professional of the Year Award - Konrad Dannenberg Educator of the Year Award - Martin Schilling Award - Holger Toftoy Award - Hermann Oberth Award

8:25 Section Council Installation ................................. Brandon Stiltner Recognition of Past Council and Year In Review

Presentation of Section Chairperson’s Plaque

New Section Officers and Directors

Incoming Chairperson Remarks

8:45 Retrieval of colors ....................... Bob Jones High School AFJROTC Adjourn .................................................................. Naveen Vetcha

Dinner Menu

Freshly Baked Rolls with Butter Mixed Greens Salad with House Dressing

Choice of Entrée

Pre-reserved

USDA Prime Sirloin (8oz) Grilled to Perfection and Served with Roasted Garlic Butter

Atlantic Salmon Coated in Fresh Herbs and Baked.

Served with a lemon dill sauce

Vegetarian Moussaka (Layers of Eggplant, Peppers, Onions, Tomatoes & Zucchini Topped with a Creamy Béchamel Sauce)

All Entrees Served with Seasonal Vegetable and

Creamy Mashed Potatoes

Dessert Chocolate Layer Cake

Beverages

Iced Tea, Water, Coffee Soft Drinks, Beer, Wine and Cocktails for Purchase

Invited Speaker

Dr. Sandra H. Magnus Executive Director

American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics

Dr. Sandra H. “Sandy” Magnus is the Executive Director of the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA), the world’s largest technical society dedicated to the global aerospace profession. Born and raised in Belleville, Ill., Dr. Magnus attended the Missouri University of Science and Technology, graduating in 1986 with a degree in physics and in 1990 with a master’s degree in electrical engineering. She received a Ph.D. from the School of Materials Science and Engineering at Georgia Tech in 1996.

Selected to the NASA Astronaut Corps in April, 1996, Dr. Magnus flew in space on the STS-112 shuttle mission in 2002, and on the final shuttle flight, STS-135, in 2011. In addition, she flew to the International Space Station on STS-126 in November 2008, served as flight engineer and science officer on Expedition 18, and returned home on STS-119 after four and a half months on board. Following her assignment on Station, she served at NASA Headquarters in the Exploration Systems Mission Directorate. Her last duty at NASA, after STS-135, was as the deputy chief of the Astronaut Office. While at NASA, Dr. Magnus worked extensively with the international community, including the European Space Agency (ESA) and the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA), as well as with Brazil on facility-type payloads. She also spent time in Russia developing and integrating operational products and procedures for the International Space Station. Before joining NASA, Dr. Magnus worked for McDonnell Douglas Aircraft Company from 1986 to 1991, as a stealth engineer. While at McDonnell Douglas, she worked on internal research and development and on the Navy’s A-12 Attack Aircraft program, studying the effectiveness of radar signature reduction techniques. Dr. Magnus has received numerous awards, including the NASA Space Flight Medal, the NASA Distinguished Service Medal, the NASA Exceptional Service Medal, and the 40 at 40 Award (given to former collegiate women athletes to recognize the impact of Title IX).

AIAA Greater Huntsville Section Honors & Awards

Von Braun Award for Excellence in Space Program Management Todd May

2017 AIAA Fellows

Dr. Jan Davis

2017 AIAA Associate Fellows John Blevins John Hanson Randal Lycans Timothy Pickens

Chris Crumbly J. Roger Herdy Todd May Babak Shotorban Linda Krause Gregory Hyslop James Moore, Jr. Hong Yang

First Place, 2015 – 2016 Outstanding Section Award: Greater Huntsville Section, Kurt Polzin, Chair and Brandon Stiltner, Vice Chair

First Place, 2015 – 2016 Communications Award: Greater Huntsville Section, Dr. Arloe Mayne, Webmaster and Dr. Gabe Xu, Newsletter Editor

First Place (tie), 2015 – 2016 Membership Award: Greater Huntsville Section; Roger Herdy, membership director and Kurt Polzin, Chair First Place, 2015 – 2016 Public Policy Award: Greater Huntsville Section, Robert LaBranche, Public Policy Director First Place, 2015 – 2016 Young Professional Activity Award: Greater Huntsville Section, Tamara Cottam, YP & Career Enhancement Director

Second Place, 2015 – 2016 Career & Professional Development Award: Greater Huntsville Section, Jesse Jones, continuing education and career and professional development officer and Kurt Polzin, section chair

Third Place, 2014 – 2015 Harry Staubs Award STEM K-12 Award: Greater Huntsville Section, Megan Beattie, Pre-College Outreach Director

Alabama Science and Engineering Fair (ASEF) Deven R. Patel, 9th grade at Indian Springs School, Pelham. Project title: “Long Distance Wireless Energy Transferring for Use in Space”

Riley K. Jordan, 7th grade at Carver Magnet School, Dothan. Project title: “The Effects of 3D Printing on the Aerodynamics of the F-16 Turbine Fan Blade ”

Samual H. Robinson, 7th grade at Carver Magnet School, Dothan. Project: “The Effects of 3D Printing on the Aerodynamics of the F-16 Turbine Fan Blade ”

North Alabama Regional Science and Engineering Fair (NARSEF) Andrew D. Crocker, 5th grade at Rainbow Elementary, Madison. Project title: “Stealthy Shapes”

Madison G. Werkheiser, 9th grade at James Clemens High School, Madison. Project title: “Tack to the Future ”

Tucker E. Honeycutt, 10th grade at Covenant Christian Academy, Harvest. Project: “Astronomical Image Processing”

AIAA Space Systems Technical Committee

Section Essay Contest Winner Ryan Haque, 8th grade at Hampton Cove Middle School. Contest title: “Juno at Jupiter: The Juno Microwave Radiometer” Taylor Honeycutt, 7th grade at Covenant Christian Academy. Contest title: “Juno’s Magnetometer is MAG-nificient”

2017 AIAA Greater Huntsville Section

Robert L. Sackheim Engineering & Science Scholarship

This $1000 scholarship, named for the late industry giant and Section member Bob Sackheim, promotes careers in the aerospace industry by encouraging students to pursue a related engineering or science degree. Candidates must be high school seniors living within the Greater Huntsville Section area (comprising of the State of Alabama and most counties in Mississippi), entering an accredited university in the Greater Huntsville Section area, and pursuing a degree in engineering, the sciences, or mathematics, to bolster the future of the aeronautics and astronautics industries.

Jason Dale Farmer Jason Farmer, the recipient of the 2017 Robert L. Sackheim Engineering & Science Scholarship, is a senior at Westminster Christian Academy in Huntsville AL. Jason will be attending Mississippi State University in the fall and plans to major in computer engineering. While in high school, Jason participated in the Air Force Cyber Patriot competition, Alabama Science and Engineering Fair, North Alabama Regional Science and Engineering Fair, and National Honor Society. Jason is also an active athlete and participated in Varsity cross-country and Varsity Track multiple times.

Undergraduate/Graduate Student of the Year

In recognition of notable technical accomplishments, active engineering research, outstanding service to the AIAA student section, or active STEM outreach in the local community this award is presented to:

Jessica Lillian Dedeaux (Undergraduate)

Miss Jessica Lillian Dedeaux is a Presidential Scholar at Tuskegee University majoring in Aerospace Science Engineering Major graduating May 2018, and she is originally from Wiggins, MS. Dedeaux is very active on the Tuskegee University Campus, for she served on the Executive Student Government Association as the Executive Secretary for the 2016-2017 Academic School Year, and she will be serving as the 2017-2018 Miss Tuskegee University. In

regards to the Aerospace Field, she designed, tested, and modeled her own wing as a Senior at Stone High School; furthermore, the wing granted her the admission and scholarship to Tuskegee University. The research on the wing still continues as she strives to modify it in order to implement into Fighter Jet Wing Production. She has interned with GE Aviation where she saved over $400,000 through lean manufacturing and The Boeing Company in Arizona where she initiated and led international contracts for the Apache Helicopter. She also served as the 2016-2017 Secretary of Sigma Gamma Tau, Vice-President of AIAA, Lead Engineer for the Rocketry Team, and the Project Manager and Lead Engineer for the AIAA Design, Build, Fly Team. Under her leadership, both teams have been recognized as the first HBCU Teams in the final rounds of their respective competitions. Dedeaux is also a Tubist in the Marching Crimson Piper Band and a Sister of Tau Beta Sigma. In regards to community involvement, Dedeaux served as the 2016-2017 Community Service Administrator for the University Community Service Committee. This summer, Dedeaux, be interning with The Boeing Company in Huntsville on the Load Dynamics team.

Orie Cecil (Graduate) Orie Cecil is a doctoral student at Auburn University in the Department of Aerospace Engineering, where he has also received his B.E. and M.S. degrees. His research with Dr. Majdalani is focused on rocket internal ballistics and swirl-driven flowfields affecting solid, liquid, and hybrid rockets. His main research activities have been centered on the development of mathematical models and numerical simulations to explain the evolution of swirl and high speed motions in rocket engines. His Ph.D. is focused on the modeling of acoustic instability energy and nonlinear interactions in liquid rocket engines.

2017 AIAA Greater Huntsville Section Awards

Ed Pruett Young Professional of the Year Award

In recognition of a member of 35 years of age or younger who has demonstrated extraordinary technical skill and dedication in the Aerospace Engineering profession, the 2017 Award is presented to:

Tamara Lee Statham Tamara Statham is currently working as a Guidance, Navigation, and Control Engineer with Jacobs ESSSA. She supports trajectory analysis for Space Launch System at Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC). Prior to her position with Jacobs, Tamara worked as an aerospace engineer at the U.S. Army Space and Missile Defense Command. In this position, she supported the development and operation of small tactical satellites and radar testing as part of the Counter Rocket Artillery and Mortar program. She was awarded the Achievement Medal for Civilian Service for her

technical efforts during the SMDC Nanosatellite Program. She holds a B.S. in mechanical engineering from the University of Alabama in Huntsville and an M.S. in aerospace engineering from the University of Colorado at Boulder with a focus in astrodynamics and satellite navigation. She is an active member of the Tau Beta Pi Honor Society and American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA). She served as the Secretary and is currently the Young Professional Director for the AIAA Greater Huntsville Section, leading events which provide mentorship and networking opportunities to young professionals. Her hobbies include running, ultimate frisbee, and 3D printing.

Earl Pearce Professional of the Year Award In recognition of extraordinary dedication, creativity, and leadership while engaged in professional work or activity within the aerospace community, the 2017 Award is presented to:

Alan Lowrey Mr. G. Alan Lowrey is a Senior Systems and Integration Engineer with the Jacobs Technology/ESSSA Group at the NASA Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC), and supports the Spacecraft/Payload Integration and Evolution Office for the NASA Space Launch System (SLS) Program. He is currently focused on requirements and design development on the Integrated Spacecraft and Payload Element (ISPE) for the upcoming SLS Block 1B Launch Vehicle. He has over 30 years of experience supporting NASA and Department of Defense programs, with emphasis on launch vehicle system

integration, mission planning, and operations. Mr. Lowrey is an AIAA Associate Fellow, a past Chair of the AIAA Greater Huntsville Section, and a past member of the AIAA Board of Directors representing Region-II(US Southeast). He serves on numerous AIAA committees, including for the Southeastern Regional Student Conference, participates in mentoring programs, and locally coordinates AIAA volunteers for the North Alabama Regional and Alabama State Science and Engineering Fairs. He holds BAE and MS degrees in Aerospace Engineering from Auburn University, and an MS degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University Of Tennessee.

Konrad Dannenberg Educator of the Year Award Konrad Dannenberg was a German-American rocket pioneer who was an avid proponent of education in the community, an active AIAA member and an inspiration to the Aerospace Community. In recognition of outstanding service to education and promotion of math and science within the community, the 2017 Award is presented to:

Anwar Ahmed Dr. Anwar Ahmed received his M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in Aerospace Engineering from Wichita State University in 1981 and 1985, respectively. His research interests are focused on experimental aerodynamics and fluid mechanics and his professional experience includes anemometry, laser diagnostics (LDV, PIV), flow visualization and wind tunnel design and testing. Since joining Auburn University, Dr. Ahmed has developed and taught courses on measurement techniques, viscous flows, supersonic aerodynamics, and transonic aerodynamics. He currently directs wind tunnel and water tunnel operations and his

research investigations explore boundary layers, vortex-dominated flows, bluff body wakes, jets, and flow control concepts applied to cavity acoustics at high speed. His recent work has involved the characterization of compressibility and viscous effects on aero-optical propagation, stochastic resonance of wakes and control of instabilities in wall-bounded and free flows. Dr. Ahmed has been published in numerous archival journals and has given presentations at leading national and international conferences. He has been an active member of the Applied Aerodynamics Technical Committee (APATC), the Atmospheric Flight Mechanics Technical Committee (AFMTC), and the Fluid Dynamics Technical Committee (FDTC). In addition to advising graduate students, Dr. Ahmed is an avid supporter of undergraduate student projects, especially those that require wind tunnel testing and instrumentation, such as the University Student Launch (USL), Design/Build/Fly (DBF), the solar racing car, etc. Dr. Ahmed is the Faculty Advisor for Auburn’s Student Branch of the Aerospace Honor Society and one of the key coordinators for Open House, E-day, and Science Camps for area high schools. In addition to providing wind tunnel testing support to UAH and Tuskegee students since 1998, Dr. Ahmed has helped to establish the Rockets & Robotics for the 4H-Youth Program under the Alabama Extension Service in 2000. Historically, Dr. Ahmed is one of the first to propose and conceptualize the Design/Build/Fly competition within the Applied Aerodynamics Technical Committee in 1995 in conjunction with Dr. Michael Selig.

Martin Schilling Award The award is named for the Section's founding president, Dr. Martin Schilling. In recognition of outstanding service to the Section, such as major contributions to its growth, technical programs, or administrative functions, the 2017 Award is presented to:

Brandon Stiltner Brandon Stiltner is an Aerospace Engineer with 10 years

of experience from various areas within the industry

sector. He is currently employed with the Qualis

Corporation working as a contractor at NASA MSFC. He is

a Guidance, Navigation, and Control Engineer and is

currently designing a reaction jet control system for a

CubeSat. He is also part of the Separation Dynamics team,

analyzing various separation events for SLS including

staging, tower clearance, and jettison events. Brandon holds B.S. (2007) and M.S.

(2011) degrees in Aerospace Engineering from Virginia Tech and is a Certified Modeling

and Simulation Professional Engineer.

Brandon is actively involved in the AIAA at both the local and national levels. He is a Senior

Member of the Institute and an Associate Member of the AIAA Modeling and Simulation

Technical Committee. Since 2015, Brandon has been in a leadership position on the AIAA

Greater Huntsville Section. Most recently, during the ’16-’17 section year, Brandon was

the Chair of the section. Over the past two years, Brandon has focused on engaging the

Section’s members through events and monthly luncheons, and has been involved in

numerous Section sponsored events. Events include manning the Section’s booth at

NASA Day on the Square, manning the booth at the Section’s co-sponsored NASA

SpaceApps Challenge, and led the sections efforts in advertising and co-sponsoring the

Space Mission Engineering course.

Holger Toftoy Award In recognition of outstanding technical management in the fields of aeronautics and astronautics, the 2017 Award is presented to:

Chris Crumbly

Chris Crumbly is the Vice-President for Business Development, Civil and Commercial Space at Teledyne Brown Engineering. After a 25-year career at the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, Mr. Crumbly retired and entered the business community. While at NASA, Mr Crumbly managed the Space Launch System (SLS) Program’s Spacecraft/Payload Integration and Evolution Office, located at NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, Alabama. He was responsible for managing the development of spacecraft and payload interfaces for SLS

and technical innovations that will increase the performance and decrease the cost of America’s next-generation heavy-lift rocket for human and scientific exploration beyond Earth’s orbit. In addition to serving in management positions at Marshall, he also served as Special Assistant to NASA’s Deputy Administrator and Senior Space Policy Analyst at the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy. A native of Rome, Ga., Mr. Crumbly holds both bachelor and masters degrees in aerospace engineering from Auburn University and is a graduate of the Program for Management Development at the Harvard Business School. He speaks on the space program frequently with audiences ranging from TEDx to school groups and professional societies. He is an Associate Fellow of the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics.

Hermann Oberth Award

In recognition of outstanding individual scientific achievement in the fields of astronautics and space sciences and the promotion and advancement of the aeronautical sciences, the 2017 Award is presented to:

John Cochran, Jr John E. Cochran, Jr. is currently Professor Emeritus of the Department of Aerospace Engineering, Samuel Ginn College of Engineering, Auburn University. He retired in June 2013 as Professor and Head of the department, the position he held since 1993. Dr. Cochran received his bachelor’s (1966, with highest honors) and masters (1967) degrees from Auburn University and the Ph.D. from the University of Texas at Austin

(1970), all in aerospace engineering. He is a licensed Professional Engineer. He earned a J.D. degree from Jones Law School (1976) and is a licensed attorney (Alabama, 1977). Dr. Cochran has taught numerous courses, including basic and advanced astrodynamics, aircraft stability and control, dynamics of flight, aircraft structures, optimal control, spacecraft attitude dynamics and control, and engineering law and ethics. He is the author or co-author of more than 150 technical papers and reports. Many of his journal publications deal with spacecraft attitude dynamics and control. Working with graduate students, Dr. Cochran has also developed simulations of aerospace systems including towed maneuverable atmospheric flight vehicles, missile launchers, and tethered satellites. As a consultant to engineering firms and corporations, Dr. Cochran has provided technical advice in the areas of dynamics and guidance and control of airplanes, missiles, fixed-wing and helicopters and spacecraft. He has consulted with law firms on product liability cases and the Department of Justice on intellectual property issues. In addition, he has presented seminars to engineers on legal topics such as contracts, products liability, professional liability, and environmental law.

Dr. Cochran is a member of the Auburn United Methodist Church and is member the Auburn Rotary Club and Moore’s Mill Club. He is married to the former Carol Holdbrooks. They are the parents of Chris (1977-2015) and Jonathan and grandparents of five.

Past Recipients of the Martin Schilling, Holger Toftoy, Hermann Oberth

2016 – 2017 AIAA Greater Huntsville Section Council

Officers Chair – Brandon Stiltner Vice-Chair – Naveen Vetcha Secretary – John Dankanich Treasurer – Robert “Bob” Tramel

Directors Vice-Chair, Mobile – Robert “Bob” Coke Communication – Erin Walker Honors & Awards – Joe Majdalani Immediate Past Chair – Kurt Polzin

Liaison to Student Branches – Brittani Searcy Liaison to Professional Societies – Nishanth Goli

Membership – Candice Dalton Pre-College Outreach – Dustin Poisson Public Policy – Robert La Branche

Special Projects – Tracie Prater Young Professionals – Tamara Statham

We are always recruiting new, dynamic members to participate in our various activities and to shape future plans.

Be a part of the AIAA team! https://hsv-aiaa.org

2016 - 2017 Section Council

Liaisons Region II Director – Mark Whorton AIAA Region & Section Programs Director – Rachel Dowdy

Student Branch Faculty Advisors Alabama A&M University – Dr. Zhengtao (ZT) Deng Athens State University – Dr. J. Wayne McCain Auburn University – Dr. Joseph Majdalani Mississippi State University – Mr. Thomas E. Hannigan Tuskegee University – Dr. Mohammed J. (Javed) Khan University of Alabama – Dr. James P. Hubner University of Alabama in Huntsville – Dr. D. Brian Landrum University of Mississippi – Dr. Nathan E. Murray University of South Alabama – Dr. Carlos Montalvo

Astronomy Day (Top Left)

YP Symposium (Top Right)

Future City Competition (Bottom Right)

US Veterans Museum Tour (Bottom Left)

2016 – 2017 Section Speakers

Catherine Miller, MIT NSTRF

July 19, 2016, Special Seminar Speaker

“Performance Characterization of Ionic

Liquids in Ion Electrospray Thrusters”

Patty Popour

July 21, 2016 Luncheon Speaker

“Aligning STEM Education Investment with

Community Needs”

Tony Lindeman, Integrated Thought Corp. August 10, 2016, Luncheon Speaker

“Dealing with Complexity”

Dr. Tyson Littenberg, USRA September 13, 2016, Luncheon Speaker

‘Listening to Einstein’s Universe - The Dawn

of Gravitational Astronomy”

Colin Moynihan, Section Pumpkin Blast Team

October 13, 2016, Luncheon Speaker

“Lunch and Learn with AIAA Pumpkin Blast Team”

Col Russell (Russ) Lewey, USAF (Ret)

November 8, 2016, Luncheon Speaker

‘The B-52 Boeing’s Stratofortress, a Half-century of excellence’

Dr. Andy White, University of Tennessee

December 8, 2016, Luncheon Speaker

“Industry projection and business acumen for today’s engineer”

Scott G. Phillips

January 23, 2017, Luncheon Speaker

“What it means to be part of the World’s

Greatest Workforce”

Donald L. Harris,

February 14, 2017, Luncheon Speakers

“The Tuskegee Airmen and me: Their impact on my life”

Ramona Banks, Ninety-Nines

March 15, 2017, Luncheon Speaker

“Women’s Air Raching”

Dr. Arloe Mayne April 20, 2017, Luncheon Speaker

“Robert Goddard: His Career and the first liquid-fueled engine”

2017 - 2018 Greater Huntsville Section Council

Officers Chair – Naveen Vetcha NEW Vice-Chair – Major Alex Jehle NEW Secretary – Shannon Stump NEW Treasurer – Lauren Badia NEW

Directors Vice-Chair, Mobile – Robert “Bob” Coke 2nd Year Communication – Erin Walker 2nd Year Education – Dr. Felix Ewere NEW Honors & Awards – Joe Majdalani 2nd Year Immediate Past Chair – Brandon Stiltner NEW

Liaison to Student Branches – Brittani Searcy 2nd Year Liaison to Professional Societies – Nishanth Goli 2nd Year

Membership – Candice Dalton 2nd Yea Pre-College Outreach – Linda Habash Krause NEW Public Policy – Chris Crumbly NEW

Special Projects – Tracie Prater 2nd Year Young Professionals – Tamara Statham 2nd Year Region II Director – Kurt Polzin NEW Webmaster – Arloe Mayne Newsletter Editor – Kelly Burnham NEW

Downtown Rescue Missions: Carts4Hearts

AIAA Team Section Representatives at AIAA’s

Congressional Visit Day

In Memoriam The Greater Huntsville Section mourned the passing of two great members of our professional community last year. They will be missed.

Mr. Aloysius “Al“ Reisz Cdr. Earl Hewitt Pearce

1937-2016 1930-2016

2016 Membership Anniversaries

60 Year Member Roger Nichols Dr. Surendra Singhal

Dr. Albert Bennett Versie Wilson Dr. Syed Ali Dr. Bernard Morgan Gary Winkler Dr. Thomas hompson

Dr. John Brook Roman Woloszyn George Dunn

50 Year Members Kelly Morger Jerry Baldwin

Dr. Bernice Hodge 25 Year Members R. Fred Little

Dr. Harold Pastrick David Pollock Richard Ryan Dr. Shi Tsan Wu Dr. Christian Tournes Brian Matisak

Prof. John Cochran Dr. Gerald Russell Jason Cassibry

40 Year Members Dr. John Blevins Tom Turner

Lawrence Walker Dr. Kader Frendi Michael Lupo Dr. Michael Houts

Armed Forced Celebration of the 75th Anniversary of Redstone Arsenal Dinner

Thank you to tonight’s corporate sponsors: Gold Sponsors

Silver Sponsor

Bronze Sponsor

Thank you to tonight’s host, The Jackson Center

Special thanks to our pre-dinner reception technical poster session presenters!

Our Credo

As aerospace professionals, we have devoted our lives to understanding what many people believe is unknowable. We pursue

the undiscoverable. We work in the uninhabitable. We ponder the indecipherable. Dream the impossible. Chase the unattainable.

And in the end, we routinely accomplish the unimaginable. We unravel

the mysteries of flight and space, constantly finding new ways of showing gravity who’s boss.

But if our work is to continue, we must also ignite the imagination of people outside the profession, convincing them that the things we

learn, and the things we create, are important. That daily life is better because of them.

And that is our reason for being at AIAA. To foster an environment

that helps our members succeed. Where their work can be enriched, acknowledged, and advanced. To that end, we provide an intellectual

meeting place where ideas can be exchanged among members in industry, government, and academia. Where partnerships can be

formed. And global collaboration can thrive.

At AIAA, we celebrate our members’ ingenuity and achievements, from the small but brilliantly simple to the complex missions that alter the

course of human existence. We lay the groundwork for future advances by creating an atmosphere that inspires innovation. And we

help the world to understand the need for it.

We provide continuity and camaraderie for our members, wherever their careers may take them. And we ensure their adaptability in an

ever-changing industry.

We provide a launching pad for emerging professionals. And a welcoming atmosphere for students pursuing careers in aerospace.

At AIAA, we work hard to make sure that aerospace professionals are

recognized for their contributions in making the world safer, more connected, more accessible, and more prosperous. And we prove

every day that with enough support, enough intellectual stimulation and enough collaboration, nothing is impossible.

Our purpose and our goal is to fuel our members’ imaginations. To support their ambitions. And to inspire the rest of the world to do

what has always come naturally to us.

To dream.