Wednesday Public Policy Luncheon Recap

At the 4th Annual Public Policy Luncheon, Dr. Robie Samanta-Roy, Assistant Director for Space and Aeronautics Technology Policy and Dr. Jaiwon Shin, Deputy Associate Administrator for Aeronautics at NASA rolled out the National Science and Technology Council's new National Aeronautics RYD plan. This plan provides a roadmap for Federal investment in aeronautics RDT&E and supporting infrastructure to maintain US leadership in an ever more competitive global market place. The plan is broken down into seven defined challenges which face aeronautics R&D, and further establishes criteria based on short-term, mid-term, and long-term requirements and investments. Dr. Roy stressed the importance of addressing next generation aerospace workforce policy issues, and also invited AIAA membership to remain involved in preparing the technical planning that will be required to execute the new National Plan. For more information, visit http://www.ostp.gov/nstc/aeroplans/index.htm

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Honored at Reno

My favorite experience was being on the stage at the Awards Luncheon on Tuesday and receiving the Section Awards in the very small section category for being the winner for Delaware Section Communications (Newsletter Editor) and for being the Membership Chair.

It is very memorable to be in front of more than 1000 AIAA members to again receive this honor.

M. David Rosenberg
Delaware Section

Reno -- It's an experience!

I'd been an employee of AIAA for just about a month when I had my first Reno experience. It was 17 years ago, when the hotel was still MGM Grand. I'll never forget it.

I checked in, got my key and went to my room. As soon as I opened the door, I burst out laughing! I'd been given one of the rooms that had a round bed on a platform surrounded by railing with a mirror on the ceiling! The room was the least restful room that I'd ever experienced. There were busy, unmatched, metallic floral patterns and mirrors all over the room. It was hideous. There was no clock in the room. Clearly, they didn't want you to spend a lot of time in the room. And, I didn't.

I spent all week either at the bookstore or in meetings--in rooms with no windows. I didn't see the light of day or smell fresh air again until I took a cab to the airport for my return flight home.

My second year in Reno demonstrated just how small a world we live in. I swing dance and try to find other dancers or swing music whenever I travel.

Some staff and I ventured into town to a club that played 50's music -- great music for Jitterbugging. There were a total of three people in the club when we arrived and one of them was a guy who I knew from dancing in DC! We kept him busy dancing with all the women in our group for a couple of hours.

On a more recent trip to Reno, one of the members of the small jazz combo playing at the hotel was a woman who graduated from my high school in Rockville, MD!

Small world. I wonder who I'll find in Orlando next year...

Janice Saylor

AIAA Pavilion Schedule (as of today)

Monday
9:30 John Anderson, author of The Airplane and many other titles
10:00 Eugene Morelli, author of Aircraft System Identification: Theory and Practice
11:00 David Loda, Product Support Technical Committee
1:00 Jack Sokney, V/STOL Technical Committee
2:00 Doug Wardell, V/STOL Technical Committee
Tony Pilon, Aeroacoutstics Technical Committee
4:00 Prize drawing

Tuesday
9:30 John Sprague, V/STOL Technical Committee
10:30 Iris Curtis, V/STOL Technical Committee
11:00 David Loda, Product Support Technical Committee
11:30 Bob Winn, Board Member
2:00 Bryan Gardner, author of Hired Minds: A Career Guide for Engineering Students and Graduates
4:00 Prize drawing
5:30 Cathy Downen, Board Member
6:00 John Daily, Publications New Initiatives Subcommittee

Wednesday
9:00 Steve Noneman, Board Member
10:00 David Hall, V/STOL Technical Committee
11:00 Rick Mange, V/STOL Technical Committee
3:00 Joe Schetz, AIAA Education Series Editor-in-Chief, Frank Lu, Progress in Astronautics and Aeronautics Editor-in-Chief, and Ned Allen, Library of Flight Editor-in-Chief
5:30 Cathy Downen, Board Member
7:30 Grand Prize Drawing

Thank you to all paper presenters and session chairs

To show our appreciation, all paper presenters and session chairs will receive an "ASM Reno Farewell Tour" T-shirt. Please take the ticket that you received at registration to the AIAA Pavilion to receive your t-shirt while supplies last. Please only one t-shirt per person. Thank you for your continued support of the Aerospace Sciences Meeting.

When Did You Know?

When did you know that you wanted to pursue a career in aerospace? Tell us when you discovered your passion for space and flight at the Aerospace Sciences Meeting in Reno. There we will be filming members recounting the moment that inspired them to devote their lives to aerospace. To have your personal story filmed, visit the AIAA Pavilion 8-9 January, 1200-1900. Contact Sharon Grace at sharong@aiaa.org to schedule a time in advance or for more information.

Check your Program

Look on the back of your copy of the final program. If there is a Mickey Mouse sticker you are a winner. Take your program to the AIAA Pavilion and receive an additional 10% off your bookstore purchase. *Discount is valid for one time use only.

Scavenger Hunt

Throughout the week there are many different activities and events that come together to make the Aerospace Sciences Meeting and Exhibit. Find the answers to the following questions by attending sessions, reviewing the program and visiting the AIAA Pavilion. When you are finished turn in your completed sheet to be entered into a drawing to receive an AIAA prize pack worth $250. All questions must be correctly answered to qualify.

1. Name the person that you received your registration package from.
2. What was the name of the ASM Conference Hotel in 1990?
3. How many exhibitors are featured in the 2008 Exhibit Hall?
4. Where and when is the AIAA Career Workshop being held?
5. Name the Abe M. Zarem Award winner who is wearing sunglasses in his picture.
6. Who was the 2nd government speaker at the 4th Annual Public Policy Luncheon on Wednesday 9 January?
7. Visit the AIAA Pavilion to find out how much a hotel room cost in 1983.
8. How much money do you save if you are an AIAA member and you purchase Black Hawk: The Story of a World Class Helicopter, by Ray Leoni?
9. Post a message on the conference blog about your favorite session or an experience at the Aerospace Sciences Meeting.
10. Where will the 47th Aerospace Sciences Meeting including the 1st new Horizons Forum and Exposition be located in 2009?

When Did You Know?

When did you know that you wanted to pursue a career in aerospace? Tell us when you discovered your passion for space and flight at the Aerospace Sciences Meeting in Reno. There we will be filming members recounting the moment that inspired them to devote their lives to aerospace. To have your personal story filmed, visit the AIAA Pavilion 8-9 January. Contact Sharon Grace at sharong@aiaa.org to schedule a time in advance or for more information.

Visit the new AIAA Pavilion in the Exhibit Hall.

Share Memories -- Have your When Did you Know story videotaped! Add your Reno memories to the Memories Wall.

Meet Up, Ask Questions, Get Answers -- Meet members of the Board. Find out how to publish with AIAA. Explore the possibilities with technical committee membership.

Buy Stuff -- Books, conference proceedings, logo items, and Reno Farewell Tour T-Shirts!

Win Prizes -- Stop by often to place your entries into the daily drawings, with a chance to win the Grand Prize, a Garmin StreetPilot c340 3.5-Inch Portable GPS Navigator

Join In --We will be open Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday. Stop by often to join in the fun!

Daily schedules and prize winners will be posted here on the blog, in the AIAA Pavilion, and on the message board.