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We join Challenger Center in congratulating Kelsy Achtenberg, Allan Miller, and Kevin L. Simmons as the winners of the 2025 Trailblazing Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) Educator Award for their exceptional work in inspiring the next generation of explorers and innovators! Each teacher and their respective schools will receive $5,000, free access to Challenger Center STEM programming, a trip to Washington, DC, to be honored at the 2025 AIAA Awards Gala, and an invitation to attend a future space launch experience. Read more: https://bit.ly/3R5SMui #AIAA

🚀 Honored to be the Session Chair for the Space Systems Session at the 50th DCASS! 🚀 Just wrapped up an incredible experience at "DCASS 2025"! It was an honor to serve on the organizing committee for advertising and to chair the Space Systems session. As the Session Chair, I had the privilege to facilitate discussions and introduce innovative research presentations in this critical aerospace domain. This year marked the 50th DCASS, and we had some outstanding moments, including a Keynote from Dr. Kevin Bowcutt, Senior Technical Fellow and Chief Scientist of Hypersonics at Boeing Research & Technology. A particular highlight was welcoming AIAA CEO Clay Mowry, who made a special trip to celebrate this historic 50th anniversary with us. His presence underscored the significance of DCASS within the aerospace community and provided valuable industry insights. From cutting-edge research presentations to engaging discussions, it was truly inspiring to be at the forefront of aerospace innovation and to help create a platform for knowledge exchange that will shape our industry's future. Huge thanks to everyone who contributed to making this landmark event a success! Jose Camberos Troy Hoeger Looking forward to what's next! #DCASS2025 #SessionChair #SpaceSystems #AIAA #Aerospace #Hypersonics #EngineeringInnovation

AIAA congratulates Christopher Ruscher, Vice President and Senior Research Engineer at Spectral Energies, LLC, recipient of the 2025 AIAA Engineer of the Year Award. Honored “for the design, development, integration, and demonstration of a robust pressure sensor on a hypersonic sounding rocket and F404 engine test.” 🔗 Learn more: https://bit.ly/3Wm28VS Join us in celebrating aerospace excellence at the #AIAA Awards Gala on Wednesday, 30 April, at the Grand Hyatt Washington in Washington, DC. 🎟️ Get your tickets: https://bit.ly/4cAt1Mp #AIAA #EngineerOfTheYear #AwardsGala #AerospaceInnovation #LinkInBio 

Rising Stars Program applications are still open! This is a fantastic opportunity to experience an AIAA Forum and expand your professional network!

🚀 I’m Hiring! I’m looking for a Social Media Intern to join my team at AIAA this summer. If you're a creative, detail-oriented college student with a passion for social media and storytelling, this is a fantastic opportunity to gain hands on experience in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. You’ll work directly with me, our comms director, and the marketing team to create content, engage with our online community, and help grow AIAA’s presence across LinkedIn, Instagram, YouTube, and more. This is a paid, hybrid internship based in Reston, VA (20 hrs/week, $20/hr, May–August). If you’re a junior or senior studying Communications, Marketing, Digital Media, or a related field and have experience with content creation, social media strategy, and tools like Canva or CapCut, I’d love to hear from you! Apply now via AIAA’s Careers Page, or feel free to reach out if you have any questions. https://bit.ly/3XvYg5d To my amazing network, please feel free to share or tag someone who might be a great fit. #Hiring #SocialMediaIntern #Aerospace #STEM #Marketing #Internship #ContentCreation #AIAA #ascendspace

AIAA is thrilled to congratulate Laura McGill on her appointment as the next Director of Sandia National Laboratories. Laura, a Lifetime Member and Fellow of AIAA, has been an influential leader and dedicated volunteer for over 35+ years. She served as AIAA President from 2022 to 2024 and has made significant contributions to the aerospace community. As Chair of the AIAA Foundation, Laura has championed opportunities for future aerospace professionals. Her legacy of innovation and leadership will continue to inspire generations to come. We are excited to see the future she will help create at Sandia Labs! https://bit.ly/43kianz #AIAA #AerospaceLeadership #STEM #AerospaceInnovation #AIAAFoundation #WomenInSTEM #AerospaceExcellence

This #WomensHistoryMonth we honor the history and achievements of women in the fields of Aeronautics and Astronautics. #AIAA

Outside of my role as Director of STEM Initiatives for ROE40, I also donate my time and volunteer as a member of the AIAA - St. Louis Section where I serve as STEM Outreach Assistant. In my role with AIAA, I helped promote STEM, specifically aviation related to helicopters and drones, to 300 students and parents at the STEAM Fair held at Whiteside Elementary School in Belleville, Illinois. The activity we used was one I developed when I served as a PD and Curriculum Specialist with the Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy. (Activity and handouts available at: https://lnkd.in/gW-tQ24E) Special thanks to Maura Brueggeman (Math Interventionist) for organizing the event and special thanks to Connor Ruesink (Whiteside Elementary School paraprofessional) and Sophia (Whiteside Middle School student) for helping me at the table. Note: Educators and MS/HS students can join AIAA for free. For more information, please go to: https://lnkd.in/gSJsTExQ)

📢 ICYMI: From the ASCENDxTexas stage Top executives from leading companies building commercial low Earth orbit destinations (CLDs) were bullish on recruiting top talent: 🎤 "The job opportunities in space are not just for the space geeks. We’re welding stuff. We’re rolling metal. We have IT departments and HR departments and more." 🎤 "I don’t think there’s a shortage of talent; you need a mix of people experienced in human spaceflight and people working on satellites." 🎤 "Enrollment in aerospace engineering is up. SpaceX has made space really sexy again. You see NASA meatball shirts everywhere now. I think we’re in a really good place, and there are so many bright people who want to be involved in space—it’s fantastic." 🎤 "As we all succeed, we will become magnets within the aerospace industry." Max Haot, Vast, Tim Kopra, Starlab, Shahir Gerges, Blue Origin, Tom Marshburn, Sierra Space, George Motter, Axiom Space #ascendspace #LEO #SpaceEconomy #AerospaceInnovation #CLD #FutureOfSpace