We entered 2021 anticipating a “next normal.” We’ve experienced several iterations throughout the year, bringing us closer together through some in-person events and ongoing hybrid programs.
On behalf of the AIAA staff, we are so grateful for our community persevering through these changes to advance our profession and our industry. It’s been a challenging and exciting year and we’re thankful to have spent time with you on topics we need to learn more about, problems we need to solve, and ideas that have inspired us.
December gave us the chance to visit in person with many sections, volunteer leaders, students, and corporate members in Alabama, Texas, and Washington. We met with the North Texas Section, which covers the Houston and Fort Worth area.
Additionally, we attended the Greater Huntsville Section’s Networking and Member Recognition Dinner, where I had the honor to help recognize local 2020 and 2021 AIAA Associate Fellows and the recipient of the 2020 AIAA Foundation Educator Achievement Award.
As we turn the calendar to next year, we are looking forward to welcoming many of you to the 2022 AIAA SciTech Forum in person in San Diego. Whether you are traveling to San Diego to benefit from the personal interactions on-site or logging in for the virtual programming, this year’s event will be unlike any before. There’s still time to register for in-person or online attendance. See you at the AIAA SciTech Forum!
January is already filled with many opportunities to get involved with AIAA. Start the new year strong!
Apply to become an AIAA Diversity Scholar. University students are invited to apply if they are interested in attending AIAA AVIATION Forum, 27 June–1 July. The application period opens 3 January.
Make your voice heard by voting in the AIAA election for the AIAA Council of Directors. Voting opens 20 January. Be on the lookout for the official 2022 AIAA Election Guide where you’ll be able to learn more about the candidates.
Participate in the Resume Sweepstakes—upload your resume to the AIAA Career Center for your chance to win either complimentary online access to an AIAA forum or an on-demand course—valued at $500–$1,200. The deadline is 15 January.
Join us for an AIAA Public Policy Breakfast in Washington, DC, on 27 January—our first since the pandemic began. We’re excited to welcome Bhavya Lal, Associate Administrator for NASA's Office of Technology, Policy, and Strategy, as our featured speaker.
Nominate a K–12 teacher for the Trailblazing STEM Educator Award, a new award presented by AIAA and Challenger Center. The deadline is 30 January.
