Aeronautics: January 2007 Archives

Analysis of New National Aeronautics R&D Policy and Next-Gen Aerospace Work Force Needs, AIAA

"On Wednesday, January 10, Richard Russell, assistant director for technology from the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy, will provide an analysis of the new National Aeronautics R&D Policy. This national roadmap provides institutional support for robust, sustainable aeronautics research investment and requires federal agencies to set definable milestones for achievement."

-Aeronautics Policy Released While Everyone is On Vacation
-Workforce Session at AIAA Reno Meeting

45th AIAA Aerospace Sciences Meeting and Exhibit, 8-11 January

Thursday, 11-Jan-2007: The Public Policy Committee will continue its Excellence in Aerospace Discourse Series at the Aerospace Sciences Meeting with a discussion on the next generation of aerospace professionals. Speakers include:

• Dr. Paul Nielsen, President-Elect for AIAA and Director of Carnegie Mellon University‚Äôs Software Engineering Institute
• Dr. Lisa Porter, Associate Administrator for Aeronautics at NASA
• Dr. Annalisa Weigel, Assistant Professor of Aeronautics & Astronautics and Engineering Systems at MIT
• Dr. Robert Walters, President-Elect for the Aerospace Department Chairman's Association and Chairman of Virginia Tech's Department of Aerospace and Ocean Engineering.