aiaa value to the community updated: february 11, 2008
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AIAA Value to the Community
Updated: February 11, 2008
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AIAA: Your Forum for Aerospace Leadership
• MissionAIAA advances the state of aerospace science, engineering, and technological leadership.
• Vision AIAA is the shaping, dynamic force in aerospace –
THE forum for innovation, excellence and global leadership.
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AIAA Overview
• Formed in 1963 from ARS (1930) and IAS (1932) • World’s Largest Professional Society in Aviation, Space, & Defense Engineering/Science
30,000 professional members 6500 student members 70 corporate members
• 71 Technical Committees Spanning Aerospace Science & Technology• Aerospace Leadership
79 Honorary Fellows, 706 Fellows, 3562 Associate Fellows An AIAA member was involved in every major aerospace accomplishment
• Aerospace Policy Guidance - Respected, credible voice to Administration and Congress on Aerospace Issues
• Aerospace ISO Standards Body• Aerospace Conference Administrator• Aerospace Professional Development Course Provider • Aerospace Publisher – Books, Journals, & Technical Papers• Aerospace Pre-College Educational Outreach Leader
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AIAA and the Community
• AIAA is committed to and encourages the active involvement and participation of the aerospace community (industry, government and academia)
• AIAA works with organizations to create partnerships that ensure mutual benefit
• AIAA positions organizations for future development, growth and opportunities
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AIAA Providing Unequivocal Value
• Advocacy for aerospace issues
• Networking with aerospace professionals
• Recognition of contributions/contributors
• Partnership with others in broader international, educational, and professional arenas
• Professional and corporate involvement/growth
• Customized services of cost effective products and services tailored to meet organizational strategic needs
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AIAA Technical and Networking Advantages
• May reduce development time and cost Obtain technical expertise quickly Avoid “reinventing the wheel” Gain from “lessons learned”
• May strengthen your organization Identify new technologies and applications Identify research needs and funding sources Prepare for potential procurement activities
• May enhance technical development Provide exposure to new concepts Promote personal and professional development Establish leadership among the technical community Prepare for increased responsibility Provide insight to factors affecting the industry
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AIAA Products and Services
• Conferences and Exhibits Aerospace Sciences Meeting and Exhibit Aviation Technology, Integration, and
Operations Conference Fluid Dynamics Conference Guidance, Navigation, and Control
Conference and Exhibit Missile Sciences Conference Joint Propulsion Conference Space Conference and Exhibit Strategic and Tactical Missile Systems
Conference Structures, Structural Dynamics and
Materials Conference ….plus another 20+ in various disciplines
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AIAA Products and Services (con’t)
• Publications Books
– Progress in Aeronautics and Astronautics– Education Series
Journals– AIAA Journal– Journal of Aerospace Computing, Information, and
Communication– Journal of Aircraft– Journal of Guidance, Control, and Dynamics– Journal of Propulsion and Power– Journal of Spacecraft and Rockets– Journal of Thermophysics and Heat Transfer
Technical Papers Electronic Library Monthly Magazine Case Studies ….and more!
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Professional Development
• Over 80 courses (ranging from fundamental courses to advanced)• Taught by leading industry experts• Five course formats
Classroom-based short courses One-day tutorials Online tutorials (web casts) Learn at home Onsite (at your company)
• Courses held in conjunction with a technical conferences include attendance to the conference
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AIAA Products and Services (con’t)
• Education Activities Student branches at more than
150 universities Student Conferences held each
Spring in seven regions Undergraduate and Graduate
Scholarships Design Competitions K-12 Activities for student and
teachers
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AIAA Products and Services (con’t)
• Standards Promoting national and international
standards for technical excellence Accredited by the American National
Standards Institute Focus on aerospace applications Member input and review encouraged Members receive electronic copies of
AIAA Standards free!
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AIAA Products and Services (con’t)
• Public Policy Developing comprehensive position papers
on policy issues Coordinating expert testimony to Congress
and the Administration Organizes annual Congressional Visits Day Promotes “August is for Aerospace” Home
Visits Sponsors forums and workshops on policy
issues Fosters relationships with the media and
various coalitions Providing responsible positions which
influences aerospace policy
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AIAA Products and Services (con’t)
• Local section activities 62 sections across the United States
and abroad Local networking, management and
leadership opportunities Local technical programs in
geographic areas Distinguished Lecturer Program
Support
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AIAA Products and Services (con’t)
• Technical Committees 71 committees focus on specific areas
of technology Development of conferences,
workshops, standards, etc.
Aerospace Sciences Applied Aerodynamics Aircraft and Atmospheric Systems Engineering and Technology
Management Information Systems Propulsion and Energy Space and Missiles Structures, Design, and Test ...and more!
• Program Committees 11 committees focus on leading edge
or emerging aerospace programs Development of conferences,
workshops, standards, etc.
Aerospace Traffic Management Energy Optimized Aircraft and
Equipment Systems Gossamer Spacecraft HyTASP Netcentric Operations Reusable Launch Vehicles Space Exploration Space Station Unmanned Systems …and more!
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AIAA Products and Services (con’t)
• Standing Committees 22 committees focus on Institute Admin Networking, management and leadership
opportunities Academic Affairs Career Enhancement Honors and Awards International Activities Membership Precollege Outreach Professional Member Education Public Policy Publications Standards Executive Council Student Activities Young Professionals …and more!
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