Recognition

AIAA celebrates our industry’s discoveries and achievements from the small but brilliantly simple innovations that affect everyday life to the major discoveries and missions that fuel our collective human drive to explore and accomplish amazing things.
Check back for a list of award lectures, award recipients, and Associate Fellow Reception and Ceremony information. This page is continuously updated.
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Durand Lecture for Public Service and Luncheon
Monday, 6 January, 1230 – 1400
Room
Windermere Ballroom
Description
Robert D. Braun, University of Colorado Boulder
Following the lecture, network with fellow attendees during a lunch reception and have the opportunity to speak with Braun. Sponsored by Lockheed Martin Corporation.
Lecture: “Space Technology: An investment in our future.” -
AIAA Associate Fellows Induction Ceremony and Reception (Proof of Purchase Required)
Monday, 6 January, 1800 – 2030
Room
Windermere Ballroom
Description
Support your colleagues, and join us for the induction of the 2020 Associate Fellows. Tickets to this celebrated event are available on a first-come, first-served basis.
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Dryden Lecture in Research
Wednesday, 8 January, 1800 – 1900
Room
Regency Ballroom Q
Description
Raphael T. Haftka, University of Florida
Lecture: “Evolution of optimization, experiments, and uncertainty quantification with increasing computing power.”
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SDM Lecture
Wednesday, 8 January, 1800 – 1900
Room
Plaza Ballroom H
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SciTech Forum Awards Luncheon (Proof of Purchase Required)
Thursday, 9 January, 1230 – 1400
Room
Windermere Ballroom
Description
Join us as we celebrate the excellence of the aspiring, innovating, and inspiring members of our aerospace community. Click here for a list of award recipients.