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young professional Membership
instant advantages for young professionals
As a young professional, you have access to all the benefits offered to the over-35 crowd and more.
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Young Professional Guide for Gaining Management Support
Justify support and financial backing for your company to participate in Technical Committees and Conferences.
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Associate Technical Committee Membership
Qualified young professionals (sponsored by their companies) may participate as Associate Members on one of AIAA's many Technical Committees. As an Associate Member, you'll work with the very best in the industry. Technical Committee membership is one of the best ways to meet new faces, network with colleagues, forge professional relationships, and access the very latest technical knowledge.
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Young Professional Receptions at National Conferences
The Young Professional Committee hosts several receptions at AIAA conferences throughout the year. These receptions are often attended by key AIAA leadership and industry professionals, providing young professionals with valuable networking opportunities. Receptions are also a great time to network with your peers and find out what other young professionals are up to!
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Young Professional of the Year Award
Each year, AIAA presents the prestigious Lawrence Sperry Award to a young professional member for notable achievement in the advancement of aeronautics and astronautics. Many of the biggest names in the industry started out as AIAA young professionals. And as a Lawrence Sperry Award winner, you could add your name to one of the most elite groups in aerospace:

  • Sally Ride (1984 winner), the first female astronaut.

  • Daniel M. Tellep (1964 winner), Chairman, Lockheed Martin Corporation.

  • Clarence "Kelly" Johnson (1937 winner), designer of the P-38, U-2, and SR-71 aircraft for Lockheed.

  • A. Scott Crossfield (1954 winner), X-15 pilot.

  • Eugene Kranz (1967 winner), NASA Flight Director, Apollo Program.

  • David W. Thompson (1988 winner), Founder & President of Orbital Sciences Corporation.

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Aerospace Career Handbook
This timely handbook offers great advice for young professionals. And it's written by people who've been where you are now. You'll read about the different industry sectors in aerospace and the types jobs available to you. Plus, you'll discover what young professionals can expect as they embark on their careers. Published by the AIAA Young Professional Committee.
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Membership
Persons shall have achieved a bachelor's degree in science or engineering, or equivalent qualifications through professional practice.

Young Professional Newsletter
Read what the young professionals are talking about.
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Young Professional Section Event Supplemental Funds
Funds are available for AIAA Sections to engage their young professional members and to help defray the cost of a new event for a section.
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Career Center
Utilize these resources to find new opportunities within the industry.
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AIAA Partners
AIAA partners with a range of service providers to bring you valuable member discounts on insurance, shipping, car rentals, travel, and more. The savings go on and on.
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Young Professional Committee Members
The Young Professional Committee works with the AIAA technical committees to enhance opportunities for young professionals to participate.
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Qualified young professionals (sponsored by their companies) may participate as a member of AIAA's national Young Professional Committee. The committee creates and implements programs to assist young professionals 35 years of age or younger. Works with AIAA technical committees to enhance opportunities for young professional participation. Eases transition of university student members into the work force through specific programs designed to create professional awareness.
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