Outstanding graduates. As a graduate of the CU Aerospace Engineering Sciences (AES) program, you are part of a distinguished group of aerospace leaders, managers, and entrepreneurs. Many AES alumni play key roles in the design of complex aerospace systems, and have established distinguished careers in both the public and private sectors. CU Boulder ranks among the top five U.S. universities (excluding military academies) in its number of astronaut alumni. 

We are proud to count you among us.

HOUSTON, Texas College Reception: Feb 15, 2012

The College of Engineering and Applied Science at CU-Boulder
cordially invites you to attend
A CU Engineering Reception for Houston Area Alumni and Friends
Wednesday, February 15, 2012
5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Reception
6:15 p.m. Remarks by Dean Robert H. Davis
Hors d'oeuvres hosted by the college | Cash bar
Attire: Business casual
Maggiano's Little Italy in Uptown
2019 Post Oak Blvd | Houston, TX 77056

It's time to reconnect with your CU Engineering network! Meet fellow Houston area engineering alumni, mingle with former classmates and college representatives, and hear what's new at your alma mater. If you are able to join us, please RSVP by Feb. 8 by calling 303-492-2043.

Directions and parking information will be provided to confirmed guests the week of the event. Questions? Please contact Jessica Schilling at engalumni@colorado.edu or (303) 492-2043. See you in Houston Feb. 15!

 

AES Alumnus Elected to Fellow, AAS - 2011

Dr. David B. Spencer (PhD-1994, CU Boulder Aerospace Engineering Sciences), associate professor of aerospace engineering at The Pennsylvania State University, was elected to the grade of Fellow in the American Astronautical Society (AAS). The AAS has been designating Fellows of the Society since its founding 57 years ago, and, to date, has elected 438 distinguished men and women for this honor.

 

AES Alumna Awarded Amelia Earhart Fellowship - 2010/2011

Ashley Moore (BS-2006, UCB Aerospace Engineering Sciences and Applied Mathematics) is the recipient of one of the 35 Amelia Earhart Fellowships awarded by Zonta International in 2010-2011. (Six current UCB students also received A.E. Fellowships this year!) Ashley earned her masters from California Institute for Technology and is currently pursuing a PhD at Ca-Tech in control and dynamical systems. See story here.

 

October 2010 AES Newsletter for Alumni

 

AES Alumna Inducted to Space Camp Hall of Fame

Andrea Hanson (MS-2004, PhD-2008, UCB Aerospace Engineering Sciences) was inducted to the Space Camp Hall of Fame recently.  Andrea is currently a post-doctoral research scientist/engineer at the University of Washington. BioServe Space Technologies at AES helped prepare her for her work as project coordinator to develop bone health monitoring hardware for use during future lunar missions. Details on the event can be found here.  If you are interested in the Hall of Fame and inductee bios, please visit http://www.spacecamp.com/halloffame. Congratulations, Andrea!

 

Successful Pod Abort at Orbital Sciences

AES Alumni Ben Herbert (MS 2006) and Charlotte Pappageorge (MS 2001), both part of the Systems Engineering section of an Orbital Sciences team designing and developing the launch abort system for the Constellation program, reported a successful Pad Abort Test on May 6, 2010. See Orbital report for the timeline for program accomplishments, NASA Report and best video. Congratulations to Ben and Charlotte!

 

Honorary Degree for Mike Francis

Michael S. Francis, an alumnus who received his B.S. with honors (1969), M.S. (1970), and Ph.D. (1976) in Aerospace Engineering Sciences at UCB, received an honorary "Doctor of Science" degree at the May 7, 2010 commencement (Boulder campus). Mike is a member of the department's External Advisory Board, advising AES since the Board's inception in 1998. The citation reads in part, "The Board of Regents is pleased to award a University of Colorado’s Honorary Degree in Science to Michael Francis in recognition of his outstanding technology contributions and  his public service to American society. " Read full citation here.

 

“We Want Our Future” is an ambitious outreach initiative, developed by aerospace graduate students, aimed at getting students of all ages excited about their future in space. The project goal is to collect 100,000 postcards, challenging students to depict their dreams for the future. We invite your participation to help the next generation to envision themselves exploring beyond the atmosphere of Earth by accepting the challenge of learning science, technology, engineering and math. As an aerospace graduate, you embody what these students would strive to become. See www.WeWantOurFuture.org to see how you can get involved.

 

On November 16, 2009, Aerospace Engineering Sciences(AES) held a "Class Reunion" for 1967-1971 graduates. Alumni met the Dean of the College of Engineering and Applied Science, and viewed presentations by the AES Chair and select faculty. A reception held by alumnus Chris Finnoff and his wife, Pat, followed a tour of the Discovery Learning Center and the Integrated Teaching and Learning Laboratory (ITLL) with Trudy Schwartz (see photos below).  .

Tour of the ITLL and meeting with students.

  

  Alumna LouAnn Hustvedt views an

  Unmanned  Aerial Vehicle prototype.

 

 (See Dr. Forbes' Presentation)        Prof Jeff Forbes, Chair of AES, presenting to

                                                                  alumni prior to tour and reception.

 

  (See here for all photos of 11-16-09 event)

 

 

Aerospace Engineering 5-Year Reunion for Class of 2003: June 27-29, 2008

Front Row: Anthony Lowrey, Tala Mastalir, John Eckhart

Mid row: A.J. Muldrow, Erica Raine

Top row: Amelia Muldrow, Chris Muldrow, Aaron Shileikis, Rebecca Gates, Behrang Annabi, Patrick Smith, Otto Krauss, Peter Kimball, Kiran Murthy, Lori Woods, Connor Woods, Brian Woods

 

Alumni in the News

Marika Holland, PhD, 1997

Laurren Kanner, BS 2005, MS 2008