Coronavirus Updates: AIAA Information About Forums and Events
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News
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AIAA Mourns the Passing of Lt. Gen. Thomas P. Stafford
18 March 2024
AIAA issued the following statement by AIAA CEO Dan Dumbacher: “The AIAA community is saddened to learn of the passing of Lt. Gen. Thomas P. Stafford, USAF. As a pilot who pushed the boundaries of air and space... -
AIAA Statement on Third SpaceX Starship Test Flight
14 March 2024
AIAA issued the following statement from AIAA CEO Dan Dumbacher: “Congratulations to the SpaceX team on today’s test flight of Starship from Starbase, Texas. We are excited to witness this new launch vehicle reaching orbit. -
AIAA Announces 2024 Election Results
11 March 2024
The American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) has released the results of its recent 2024 elections. The newly elected AIAA officials will take office in May. -
Challenger Center and AIAA Announce 2024 Trailblazing STEM Educator Awardees
5 March 2024
Challenger Center and the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) announce Jenn Donais, Sarah Leonard, and Darryl Newhouse as the winners of the 2024 Trailblazing Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) Educator Award.
Updated Events
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ASCENDxSummit: National Security Space
17 September 2020 1000 - 1400 (Eastern Daylight Time)
Virtual
Meet with leaders from across industry, academia, and government to discuss the future of National Security Space priorities and policies. -
ASCEND – Accelerating Space Commerce, Exploration, and New Discovery
16 November - 18 November 2020
Online
As we embark on a bold new era of space exploration, AIAA’s ASCEND provides you with something few space events can: a seat at the table. -
2021 AIAA Science and Technology Forum and Exposition (AIAA SciTech Forum)
11 January - 21 January 2021
Virtual
The AIAA SciTech Forum is the world’s largest event for aerospace research, development, and technology. The 2021 forum will bring together experts to share ideas on Fluid Dynamics; Applied Aerodynamics; Guidance, Navigation, and Control; Structures; and much more.
Webinars
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2024 Mary Jackson Named Lecture
26 March 2024 1200 - 1300 (Eastern Daylight Time)
Online
The Mary Jackson Named Lecture is given in honor of Mary Jackson (1921-2005), who in 1958 became the first black female aerospace engineer at the US National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA).
News From Aerospace America
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Site visit: Electra’s hybrid-electric aircraft flight test center
March 15, 2024
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Six minutes in an electric multicopter
March 12, 2024
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Airports and fixed-base operators show signs of taking electric aircraft seriously
March 11, 2024
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What do you call an electric aircraft that lands and takes off vertically to carry passengers around town?
March 01, 2024
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United Nations standards group increases focus on plans for revolutionary aircraft
February 28, 2024
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Proposal to fly these air taxis in Paris during the Olympics brings pushback
February 26, 2024
Aerospace America breaking news stories are provided free of charge to all readers. Visit Aerospace America News for a full list of stories.
Cancellations & Postponements
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The Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair 2021
16 May - 21 May 2021
Virtual
The Next Generation of STEM Leaders are excited to welcome finalists from around the world to compete in virtual Regeneron ISEF 2021. Judging will take place from May 3-6, 2021 via video conferencing. -
2020 Aerospace Spotlight Awards Gala (Cancelled)
17 July 2020
Washington, D.C.
Join us in celebration of recognizing the contributions of aerospace professionals and/or become a sponsor of the Aerospace Spotlight Awards Gala’s Welcome and Congratulatory Receptions. -
Cancelled - Fellows Dinner
16 July 2020 1830 - 2130 (Eastern Daylight Time)
Crystal City, Virginia
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Postponed: ICNPAA 2020: Mathematical Problems in Engineering, Aerospace and Sciences
23 June - 26 June 2020
Prague, Czech Republic
Mathematical Problems in Engineering, Aerospace. -
Cancelled - 2020 AIAA Defense and Security Forum (AIAA DEFENSE Forum)
5 May - 7 May 2020
The AIAA Defense and Security Forum (AIAA DEFENSE Forum) is a Secret/NOFORN event providing a venue for leaders from government, military, industry, and academia to advance and accelerate modernization, informed by Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering’s priorities. -
Cancelled - 2020 Region I Student Conference
24 April - 25 April 2020
State College, PA
The student and volunteer organizers of the AIAA Region I Student Conference have cancelled their conference due to concerns about the coronavirus. -
Cancelled - AIAA SOSTC Improving Space Operations Workshop 2020
21 April - 22 April 2020
Suitland, Maryland
The organizers of the 2020 Improving Space Operations Workshop have regretfully decided to cancel this year’s workshop because of the growing uncertainty associated with the ongoing and increasing spread of the novel coronavirus. -
Cancelled - AIAA Design/Build/Fly
16 April - 19 April 2020
Wichita, Kansas, USA
Due to concern for the health and safety of everyone involved in Design/Build/Fly (DBF), the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) has made the difficult decision to the cancel the event, which was scheduled to be held 16–19 April in Wichita, Kansas. -
Cancelled-AIAA Policy Breakfast (6 April 2020)
6 April 2020 0800 - 0930 (Eastern Daylight Time)
Washington, D.C., USA
This new initiative is designed to connect AIAA members and perspective members with government stakeholders and other thought leaders. The educational series will cover topical issues of relevance to the aerospace community and offers a great opportunity to network with key representatives from government, industry, and academia. All events will take place in the Washington, D.C., area, have limited access, and be considered “off the record.” -
Cancelled - 2020 Region II Student Conference
6 April - 7 April 2020
Tuscaloosa, Alabama
The student and volunteer organizers of the AIAA Region II Student Conference have cancelled their conference due to concerns about the coronavirus. -
Cancelled - 2020 Region V Student Conference
2 April - 3 April 2020
Wichita, Kansas
The student and volunteer organizers of the AIAA Region V Student Conference have cancelled their conference due to concerns about the coronavirus. -
Cancelled - 2020 Region VI Student Conference
28 March - 29 March 2020
Portland, Oregon
The student and volunteer organizers of the AIAA Region VI Student Conference have postponed their conference due to concerns about the coronavirus. -
Cancelled - 2020 Region III Student Conference
27 March - 28 March 2020
Columbus, Ohio
The student and volunteer organizers of the AIAA Region III Student Conference have cancelled their conference due to concerns about the coronavirus. -
Cancelled - 2020 Region IV Student Conference
27 March - 28 March 2020
Stillwater, Oklahoma
The student and volunteer organizers of the AIAA Region IV Student Conference have cancelled their conference due to concerns about the coronavirus. -
Postponed–55th 3AF International Conference on Applied Aerodynamics, “Turbulent flows in Aerodynamic Applications”
23 March - 25 March 2020
Poitiers, France (ISAE-ENSMA)
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Cancelled - Congressional Visits Day 2020
18 March 2020
Washington, DC
Congressional Visits Day (CVD) is an annual event that brings AIAA members—engineers, scientists, researchers, and students—to meet with national decision makers to discuss critical community issues in civil aeronautics, civil astronautics, and defense.