Seminar

Tory Bruno is one of the world’s foremost experts in rocket technology and the launch industry. As the president and chief executive officer for United Launch Alliance (ULA), Bruno serves as principal strategic leader of the organization and oversees all business management and operations.

Pete Worden Chairman of the Breakthrough Prize Foundation, Former Director of NASA Ames Friday, Jan. 19 | 10:40 a.m. | AERO 120 The Breakthrough Initiatives are a suite of scientific space exploration programs searching for signatures of life beyond Earth. These efforts include Breakthrough Listen, a search for technosignatures and...

Wednesday, Jan. 24, 2024 5:30-7 p.m. • AERO 120 Smead Aerospace invites you to attend a special workshop on the broad range of career opportunities in aerospace engineering. We have assembled a panel of three aerospace professionals who will discuss exciting and innovative accomplishments in our field, share experiences from...

James Warner Senior Computational Scientist, NASA Langley Research Center Friday, Dec. 1 | 10:40 a.m. | AERO 120 Abstract: Artificial intelligence (AI) has reshaped industries like tech, finance, and medicine and is now widely accessible to the general public, with examples like ChatGPT and Midjourney. However, applying AI in physical...

Karen Martinez Soto PhD Candidate, Engineering Education, Virginia Tech Tuesday, Nov. 28 | 8:30 a.m. | AERO N240 Abstract: In an era where unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) have become integral to various industries, understanding the intricacies of their design is essential to future aerospace engineers. This talk focused on the...

Jacky Cai PhD Candidate, Aerospace Engineering, University of Dayton Monday, Nov. 27 | 9:35 a.m. | AERO 232 Abstract: The lecture will focus on the introduction of the aircraft constraint diagram, which is an essential part of the initial aircraft sizing. Coming to the class, the student would have their...

Rebecca Mikula PhD Student, Smead Aerospace Friday, Nov. 10 | 10:40 a.m. | AERO 120 Abstract: Interplanetary dust particles can provide insight into the evolution of the solar system, we just need to analyze them. Dust impact ionization mass spectrometry gives a unique and previously underutilized opportunity to collect and...

Charles Hoke Senior Lecturer, School of Engineering and Technology, University of New South Wales Tuesday, Nov. 7 | 8:45 a.m. | AERO 114 Abstract: Dr. Charles Hoke will give a talk beginning with a brief overview of his background, teaching experience, research activities, and educational leadership experience. This will be...

Tom Schwartzentruber Professor, Dept. of Aerospace Engineering and Mechanics, University of Minnesota Friday, Nov. 3 | 10:40 a.m. | AERO 120 Abstract: Predicting what happens as a hypersonic vehicle flies through the atmosphere involves a lot of interesting physics. Strong shockwaves superheat air to thousands of degrees producing reactive atomic...

Panagiotis Tsiotras Professor, School of Aerospace Engineering, Georgia Tech Friday, Oct. 27 | 10:40 a.m. | AERO 120 Abstract: Several industry and government organizations are currently considering autonomous and semi-autonomous spacecraft robotic proximity operations as an enabling technology for several future space missions, such as on-orbit spacecraft inspection, surveillance, servicing,...