J. Leland Atwood Award Open for Nominations 10 July 2023 – 31 December 2030
The J. Leland Atwood Award, established in 1985, is jointly sponsored by AIAA and the ASEE Aerospace Division. It is bestowed annually upon an aerospace engineering educator in recognition of outstanding contributions to the profession. Atwood entered aviation when it was little more than experimentation in a daring sport. Nevertheless, he believed that this new field would be a cornerstone of our national security and serve as a principal medium of world commerce. As an outstanding engineer and a leader of a great corporation, Atwood played a major role in the development of aviation and aerospace technologies for more than 50 years.
Administration of the award resides at ASEE. This annual award, endowed by Rockwell Collins, consists of a honorarium and a certificate presented by ASEE at their summer conference. In addition AIAA presents a certificate of citation and a distinctive engraved medal generally at the AIAA Science and Technology Forum (AIAA SciTech Forum). Nominations should be submitted to ASEE at www.asee.org.
Deadlines:
Accepting Online Nominations: 10 July
Nomination Deadline: 31 December
Endorsement Letters Deadline: 31 December
Award Recipients
2022
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Prof John SullivanPurdue University, School of Aeronautics and AstronauticsAwardedAward: 2022 J. Leland Atwood AwardAIAA Citation: For extraordinary contributions to aerospace education and research, including pioneering work on design-build-test student projects, international leadership in the development of pressure- and temperature-sensitive paints for aerodynamic measurements, and statesman-like academic leadership, and for the widespread and profound impact on his students and the broader aerospace industry.
2021
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Dr Saeed FarokhiThe University of KansasAwardedAward: 2021 J. Leland Atwood AwardAIAA Citation: For outstanding and consistent contributions to the aerospace profession especially in the areas of propulsion and high-speed aerodynamics, and a profound and long-lasting commitment to the education, mentorship, and professional development of both graduate and undergraduate aerospace engineering students.
2020
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Dr Byron D TapleyUniversity of Texas at AustinAwardedAward: 2020 AIAA-ASEE J. Leland Atwood AwardAIAA Citation: "For the lasting influence of his recent contributions to aerospace engineering education"
2019
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Dr Azad M MadniUniversity of Southern CaliforniaAwardedAward: 2019 John Leland Atwood AwardAIAA Citation: For exemplary leadership in aerospace systems engineering education and research, and for lasting contributions to the aerospace industry as thought leader, author, educator, researcher and mentor
2018
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Prof. Joseph MajdalaniAuburn UniversityAwardedAward: Awarded - AstronauticsAIAA Citation: For significant contributions to the aerospace engineering profession through sustained technical achievements in the field of propulsion and memorable student development experiences.
2017
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Dr Hanspeter SchaubAwardedAward: .AIAA Citation: .2017 J. Leland Atwood Winner
2016
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Dr John L CrassidisUniversity at Buffalo, State University of New YorkAwardedAIAA Citation: For your commitment to excellence in aerospace engineering education.
2015
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Prof Narayanan M KomerathGeorgia Institute of TechnologyAwardedAIAA Citation: For sustained efforts to enhance depth and breadth of learning in aerospace engineering education through mentoring, experimental research, publications, service and advanced concept development.
2014
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Dr John ValasekTexas A&M UniversityAwardedAward: -AIAA Citation: For outstanding contributions to the aerospace profession and deep commitment to the education and professional development of aerospace engineering students.
2013
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Dr Mark D MaughmerThe Pennsylvania State UniversityAwardedAward: -AIAA Citation: For weaving a unique tapestry of real-world engineering and engineering education.
2011
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Dr E Glenn LightseyGeorgia Institute of TechnologyAwardedAward: Educator AwardAIAA Citation: For exemplary leadership in the development of a successful nationally recognized hands-on student-led university satellite program, and for contributions to the advancement of the astronautics curriculum incorporating modern laboratory experiences built on a solid orbital mechanics foundation.
2010
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Prof Ramesh K AgarwalWashington University in St LouisAwardedAIAA Citation: For outstanding leadership in establishing innovative aerospace engineering education programs and industry/university consortiums, and lasting contributions to aerospace literature.
2008
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Prof Awatef A HamedUniversity of CincinnatiAwardedAward: -AIAA Citation: For contributions to the academic profession producing excellent engineers nust just from the University of Cincinnati but everywhere.
2007
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Dr Helen L Reed PETexas A&M UniversityAwardedAIAA Citation: For important contributions to space systems engineering and space systems design education.
2006
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Prof William L GarrardUniversity of MinnesotaAwardedAward: -AIAA Citation: For advancing the discipline of aerospace engineering through effective and creative research and consulting, and for distinguished leadership in the development of enhanced programs of instruction and research.
2005
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Allen PlotkinSan Diego State UniversityAwardedAIAA Citation: For significant contributions to aerodynamics education (particularlyat the graduate level) through co-authorship of the textbook "Low Speed Aerodynamics" (Second Edition, Cambridge University Press, 2001) and related teaching and research accomplishments.
2004
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Dr Joseph A SchetzVirginia TechAwardedAIAA Citation: For enormous contribution to aerospace engineering education, as an author and a teacher, mentor, and guide to two generations of undergraduate and graduate students.
2003
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Prof John E LaGraffAwardedAIAA Citation: “For extraordinary service and innovative leadership in aerospace education and research on national and international levels, including student learning, development of international programs, and leadership of accreditation reform.”
2002
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Prof Peter J TorvikAwarded
2000
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Prof Stephen M BatillUniversity of Notre DameAwarded
1999
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Dr Robert H BishopUniversity of South FloridaAwardedAward: -
1997
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Dr Leland A CarlsonAwarded
1996
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Dr Roy R Craig Jr.University of Texas at AustinAwarded
1995
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Dr Robert D CulpRetired f/University of ColoradoAwarded
1993
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Dr Richard D DesautelSan Jose State UniversityAwardedAIAA Citation: For the lasting influence of his recent contributions to aerospace engineering education
1992
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Dr Jack L KerrebrockAwardedAward: -AIAA Citation: For enduring improvements to aerospace education through classroom teaching, student advising and mentoring, curriculum innovation and reform, authorship of a textbook, sponsorship of human powered flight vehicle projects, adminstrative leadership, and research contributions with a generation of doctoral students who have themselves become outstanding aerospace educators
1991
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Dr Robert C NelsonAwardedAIAA Citation: For untiring contributions to engineering education, his excellence in the classroom, his high standards and enthusiasm for guiding students
1990
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Dr Walter E HaislerAwardedAIAA Citation: For untiring contributions to engineering education through his widely acclaimed textbook, his accomplishments in research and his administrative leadership
1989
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Dr John D AndersonRetired f/University of MarylandAwardedAIAA Citation: To recognize a recent outstanding educational achievement, and to encourage innovative improvements in aerospace education
1988
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Dr John L JunkinsTexas A&M UniversityAwardedAIAA Citation: For contributions to research and the literature of modern optimal control theory, especially in spacecraft altitude control and the control of large space structures, which have been widely recognized by his colleagues and peers. His innovative style and infectious enthusiasm inspired a significant number of his students to become first class educators
1987
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Dr Jan RoskamDARcorporationAwardedAIAA Citation: For outstanding contributions in aerospace education particularly in the areas of design and flight dynamics,and for his contributions to the understanding of interior noise transmission, the development of three surface aircraft and the use of natural laminar flow
1986
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Dr Conrad F NewberryAwardedAIAA Citation: For ceaseless efforts to promote professionalism within design education, and for establishing, coordinating and maintaining aircraft design education dialogue among design educators and industry designers
1985
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Gordon C OatesAwardedAIAA Citation: For the lasting influence of his recent contributions to aerospace engineering education.
1984
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Dr Wallace T FowlerUniversity of Texas-AustinAwardedAIAA Citation: For developing a unique simulator-based undergraduate flight dynamics laboratory and innovative training programs in continuing education
1983
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Dr Robert L YoungAwardedAward: -AIAA Citation: For significant contributions to aerospace engineering education through the revision and implementation of definitive accreditation guidelines, representation of the aerospace education community on accreditation matters, and through leadership of the AIAA Academic Affairs committee.
1982
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Dr L. Skip FletcherTexas A&M UniversityAwardedAIAA Citation: For dedication and excellence as a teacher, researcher, author, and administrator who has provided inspirational leadership to students and professional colleagues in aerospace engineering.
1981
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Prof Ira D JacobsonAwardedAward: -AIAA Citation: For the indelible influence of his recent contributions in aerospace engineering education.
1980
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Dr Thomas J MuellerUniversity of Notre DameAwarded
1979
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Prof Donnell W DuttonAwarded
1978
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Dr Robert F BrodskyAwardedAIAA Citation: For continuous leadership and service to the aerospace educational community.
1977
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Prof Stanley H LowyAwardedAIAA Citation: For innovative improvement in the teaching of aerospace engineering design and for consistently inspiring team sof student designers.
1976
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Dr Barnes W McCormickPennsylvania State UniversityAwarded
1975
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Dr Jack E FairchildAwarded
1974
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COL Ben M PollardAwarded