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standing committees
Guiding the Course of AIAA Activities Drawing on the vast expertise of our membership, AIAA Standing Committees help the Institute achieve its multi-faceted mission and guide its course into the future. Serving a variety of objectives, the Standing Committees support our members' needs … recognize their achievements … organize career-enhancing activities … give them a voice in public policy … foster productive interactions with their peers … and help them advance technically and professionally. Guidelines A description of the scope and staff contact for each of AIAA's Committees follows. Note: All committees do not accept nominations. In some cases, the Board of Directors may only appoint members. Committee appointments begin in May each year. In general, appointments are for a one (1) year term and are renewable each year. Each committee meets two or three times per year, usually in conjunction with AIAA's technical conferences. You may nominate yourself or someone else for membership. Membership is not limited to only one committee at a time. Please note that it is not necessary to send in a nomination form for someone already serving on an AIAA committee. Nominees for any committee must possess good interpersonal skills and have an interest in making contributions to their professional society as well as a desire to work in a team environment to achieve the committee's goals. Support by the nominee's employer for travel and time to devote to committee business is a must. The endorsement from the nominee's department head indicating that support is available should be completed on the nomination form. Lastly, all committee members must be AIAA members in good standing or join AIAA upon appointment to a committee. Nominees will be notified as soon as possible as to their selection for committee membership. Nominees who are not selected for committee membership during the current year will automatically be considered for membership the following year. the committees that keep us flying Academic Affairs Committee Works closely with educational institutions and appropriate accrediting agencies to encourage high standards of technical education. Staff Contact: Stephen Brock Aerospace America Steering Committee Develops and recommends ideas concerning the overall business, technical and administrative operations of Aerospace America. This committee does not accept nominations. Staff Contact: Elaine Camhi Audit Committee Assists the Board of Directors in fulfilling its fiduciary responsibilities. This committee does not accept nominations. Staff Contact: Dave Quackenbush Career and Workforce Development Committee Monitors and develops programs which helptechnical professionals to expand their horizons and grow in the aerospace environment. Provides assistance to members on career planning and growth including engineering registration activities. Staff Contact: Chris Jessee Corporate Member Committee Develops and recommends policies and procedures related to corporate membership and provide information as to the views of corporate members. This committee does not accept nominations. Staff Contact: Merrie Scott Educational Activities Committee Develops and recommends policies and procedures relating to educational matters. This committee does not accept nominations. It is the oversight committee for the Academic Affairs, Professional Member Education, Precollege Outreach, and Student Activities committees. Staff Contact: Lisa Bacon Emerging Technologies Committee Identifies both new and expanding technologies and programs that have the potential for significant AIAA involvement, identifies champions for new AIAA activities, and identifies products and services that AIAA could provide to support new emerging initiatives. Staff Contact: Elizabeth Carter Finance Committee Develops and recommends policies and procedures concerning AIAA's financial affairs and activities. Staff Contact: David Quackenbush Honors and Awards Committee Develops and recommends policies and procedures concerning the establishment and selection of honors and awards. Staff Contact: Carol Stewart International Activities Committee Develops and recommends policies and procedures concerning the international activities of the Institute. Staff Contacts: Megan Scheidt Institute Development Committee Fosters the continued development and improvement of the Institute. Staff Contact: Bob Dickman Membership Committee Develops and implements plans to attract and retain members. Additionally, the Committee steers Institute activities concerning membership grades, service, and dues policy. Staff Contact: Sonja Moore Precollege Outreach Committee Monitors and develops programs to promote the importance of math, science, and technology education in a precollege setting. Stimulates technical interest and develops a sense of importance through a medium (aerospace) that is fascinating to youth. Staff Contact: Lisa Bacon Professional Member Education Committee Addresses the continuing education needs of professional members. Staff Contact: Patricia Carr Public Policy Committee Develops and recommends policies and procedures concerning government relations and public information programs conducted by AIAA. Staff Contact: Steve Howell Publications Committee Develops and recommends editorial and publication policies and practices and information services. Works with journal and book Editors-in-Chief to constantly improve both quality and viability of AIAA archival publications. Investigates and recommends new methods of information delivery, i.e., discs and online. Staff Contact: Rodger Williams Region and Section Activities Committee Develops and recommends policies and procedures relating to matters concerned with section and regional activities in the areas of finance, programs, activities and organization. This committee does not accept nominations. This committee oversees the activities of the seven Regional Advisory Committees. Staff Contact: Karen Thomas Standards Executive Council Guides the AIAA Standards Program including the development of AIAA standards, guidelines, and recommended technical practices. Staff Contact: Craig Day Student Activities Committee Oversees university, college, junior college, and technical institute student activities. Staff Contact: Stephen Brock Technical Activities Committee Develops and recommends procedures relating to matters concerning technical and professional activities. This committee does not accept nominations. This committee oversees the activities of the seven technical directorates. Staff Contact: Betty Guillie Young Professional 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. Staff Contact: Chris Horton |
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