State of the Structures TC

Jeanette DomberStructures TC Chair01/15/14

Standing Officers

• Jeanette Domber – Chair Term concludes (for most purposes) tonight I will finish out 2013 Year end report to TAC (due 1/31/14) I will finish out 2014 roster updates to TAC (due 1/31/14)

• Steve Russell – Vice Chair, Chair Elect Will take over as new chair at the end of tonight’s meeting

• Lisa Hardaway – Secretary Will conclude her term after submitting minutes for tonight’s

meetings

Standing Subcommittees

• Steering Advises chair, reviews membership applications

• Education Chaired by Mike Wolff Concentrating on undergraduate design competition Looking at ways to do outreach at future conferences

• Awards Chaired by Brett Bednarcyk Helps find and complete nomination packages for AIAA awards that

Structures TC participates in Choose Collier Best Structures Paper Award Help TC members apply for membership upgrades

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Standing Subcommittees

• Agenda Chaired by Grant Henson Determines topic for “educational” Sunday night conference meeting

• Student Paper Awards Chaired by Rob Taylor Determines winner for Hilton Best Structures Student Paper Award Determines winner for Lockheed Martin Best Structures Student Paper

Award Organizes Structures TC participation in Jefferson Goblet competition

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Two New Subcommittees

• NEM transition subcommittee Chaired by Dawn Phillips Helped ease the transition from the SDM to colocating at SciTech Forum

by providing information and additional reminders to TC

• Procedures subcommittee Chaired by Troy Mann Updated handbook based on new calendar associated with colocating at

SciTech 2014 Goal to reissue handbook by June of 2014

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Structures Representatives

• Structures Representatives Ali Najafi, 55th SDM 2014, National Harbor, MD Alex Selvarathinam, 56th SDM 2015, Kissimmee, FL TBD, 57th SDM 2016, San Diego, CA

• 56th SDM Conference in Kissimmee, FL January 5 - 9, 2015

– Normal week for the conference, this year was one week later than normal

Liasons and other Tasks

• TC Web Editor: Cristina Beldica, Univ. Illinois• Aerospace America Editor: Harry Hilton, Univ. of Illinois• Liaison with Materials TC: Brian Wardle, MIT• Liaison with Structural Dynamics TC: Bruce Willis, Boeing

Integrated Defense Systems• Liaison with Space Structures TC (former Gossamer PC): Sergio

Pellegrino• Liaison with SDM Long Range Planning Committee: Stan

Smeltzer, NASA Langley Research Center• Liaison with SDM Strategic Directions Committee: Stan Smeltzer,

NASA Langley Research Center

7Temporarily suspended until it’s determined how they fit in with NEM

Structures TC Membership

• Structures TC Membership includes: 33 Members

– 35 if AIAA maximum 5 International Members 6 Associate Members

– 44 officially recognized participants in the committee– Below AIAA requirement of 50 maximum

59 Friends– We’ve culling list after repeated email bounces and/or lack of abstract review

participation 103 Total

• The Structures TC uses the “Friend” category to introduce newcomers to the TC Longstanding Members of the TC are returned to Friend status on an

annual basis to make room for new Members

Participant (Members + Friends) Composition by Sector

Structures TC Participant Composition

AcademiaGovernmentIndustryUnspecified

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TC Tenure of Members, Associate Members & International Members (not Friends)

Structures TC Member Tenure

1 to 33 to 66 to 10over 10

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Official AIAA TC term is 3 years renewable once to 6 years

Application Statistics

• Steering Subcommittee met earlier today to select New Members and Friends, whose terms will officially begin on 5/1/14

• 13 applications were reviewed by the steering committee 5 were carried over from 2012 applications

• 2 Members, who were long serving on the committee and great contributors, agreed to move to Friend status Steve Engelstad Dave Wieland

• With 2 slots vacant, we could accept 4 new Members 11

New Members/Friends (effective 5/1/14)

• New Members: Ho-Jun Lee (JSC) Troy Mann (LaRC) Scott Norwood (LM) Alex Selvarathinam (LM) Rani Sullivan (Mississippi

State)

• New International Members: Suhasini Gururaja (Indian

Institute of Science) Craig Merrett (Carleton

University)

• Associate Member: Pavana Prabhakar (University

of Texas at El Paso)

• New Friends: Larry Foster (Pratt & Whitney) Seetha Raghavan (University

of Central Florida) Julien van Campen (Delft)

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Will be asking 1 additional longtime member to transition to alumni or friend to make room for 5 new members.

AIAA TC Membership Calendar

• Nominations open August 1• TC Applications due November 1• Applications reviewed by steering subcommittee• Membership roster changes due January 31• TC Membership term is May 1 to April 30

We had been unofficially transitioning at the conference

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TAC Announcements/News

• 1 year temporary suspension of discretionary TC funds Over the past 2 years, we’ve used these funds to

purchase the Collier Best Paper Plague (~$100)

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2015 Forums

• AIAA Science and Technology Forum and Exposition 5-9 January 2015 Gaylord Palms and Convention Center Kissimmee, Florida

• AIAA Aviation and Aeronautics Forum and Exposition 22-26 June 2015 Hilton Anatole Dallas, Texas

• AIAA Propulsion and Energy Forum and Exposition 27-29 July 2015 Hilton Orlando Orlando, Florida

• AIAA Space and Astronautics Forum and Exposition 18-20 August 2015 Pasadena Convention Center Pasadena CA 15

Aerospace Design & Structures Group Announcements

• Structures TC has been asked to provide the SciTech 2015 Student Papers Chair Steve Russell and I have conferred and will appoint someone Kathleen Atkins will approve

• Nominations to be AD&S SDM Tech Chair at 2016 conference due to Kathleen Atkins by 1/31/14

• Kathleen Atkins term as AD&S Director ends 4/30/15 Nomination approvals to run for this AIAA board position will

be due to AIAA in August 2014 Election in spring of 2015

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Upcoming TC Activities

• Annual Report Due to TAC on January 31 Summary of committee activities over the past year Highlights include:

• Fall Meeting? When to hold it? Any volunteers to host? Talk to Steve Russell

Structures TC Subcommittee Highlight/Discussion

• Sunday Night Agenda Membership has dwindled to 3 Discussion on and suggestions for topics has

declined in recent years Is the TC interested in continuing this meeting? If yes, what topics is the TC interested in hearing

about? Who wants to join this subcommittee?

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Potential Job Opening: Composite Structures Research Engineer

Citizenship Requirement: U.S. Citizen

Hiring Organization: Air Force Research LaboratoryAerospace Systems DirectorateWright Patterson AFB, OH

Term: Permanent, full-time civil service

Job Description: Lead the development of new composite structural concepts and structural mechanics analysis methods to enable the certification of lighter weight, lower cost airframes. Perform program management of contracted and university efforts and conducts in-house, hands-on research projects including fabrication, testing, and analysis of composite structures. Ensure that the program technical and financial deliverables are identified, submitted according to schedule, and utilized to accurately predict and assess technical, financial, and schedule risks. Plan and conduct program reviews, oral presentations, and written reports for AFRL leadership, other program stakeholders, and the technical community.

Highly Desired Skills: In-depth understanding of failure criteria and damage mechanics as applied to primary load bearing composite structure. Broad understanding of composite materials, including material characteristics and manufacturing processes.

Mandatory Minimum Qualifications: M.S. in Mechanical, Aeronautical, or related engineering discipline with an emphasis in composite structures or B.S. in engineering with at least 5 years of experience in composite industry.

For more information, please contact Stephen Clay, stephen.clay.2@us.af.mil, (937) 656-8824.

Job opening, Stephen Clay

Crichlow Prize Nominations due 3/15/14!

• For excellence in aerospace materials, structural design, structural analysis, or structural dynamics Last winner was CT Sun

• The 2015 Prize consists of a certificate of citation, an engraved medal, and an honorarium of $100,000

• Structures TC is expected to nominate at least 1 person If you want to nominate someone, talk to Brett and let me

know

• https://www.aiaa.org/HonorsAndAwardsRecipientsList.aspx?awardId=feb92724-2eaf-4dcc-8c44-b12d0278308b

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Spirit of Innovation – Conrad Foundation – Judges Needed

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Do you want to help foster the next generation of innovators and entrepreneurs? Interested in motivating today's youth to pursue careers in science, technology, engineering and math?

The Conrad Foundation is currently recruiting online judges for the Semifinalist Round of the 2013-2014 Spirit of Innovation Challenge. The program invites teams of high school students to use their science and engineering skills to create innovative products and services that benefit humanity. (www.conradawards.org) They need experts like you in the areas of aerospace and aviation, cybertechnology and security, energy and environment, and health and nutrition to review business and technical plans as well as graphic representations created by students ages 13 -18. Judging takes place entirely online and begins Jan. 17 and concludes Feb. 3.

Serving as a judge will take approximately 8 hours of your time.

If you are interested in participating as a judge, and have participated in the past, you can log in at http://judging.conradawards.org/login using your existing credentials. If you are new to the program and are interested in serving as a judge, please send an email with background information on your area of expertise or CV, and the category you would like to judge to info@conradawards.org.

Also, moving forward I will be your point of contact as Jen Fotherby is leaving the Foundation for an AMAZING opportunity with an organization near her family in California. Her last day was Wednesday, and she will be sending you an email with a few more details. We will miss her dearly, but this is a fantastic opportunity for her and we wish Jen all the best. I look forward to working with you in this new year and am always happy to answer any questions or concerns. I can be reached at 832-864-7223 or carrie.taylor@conradawards.org. Many thanks again, Carrie Carrie Taylor Conrad Foundation Education & Outreach Director Office: 832-864-7223 Mobile: 281-642-6981 www.conradfoundation.org www.conradawards.org Like us on Facebook Follow us on Twitter @ConradAwards

IAF 2014 Awards Nomination period ends 2/12/14

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Dear Sir/Madame,

The International Astronautical Federation (IAF) is pleased to announce the opening of

the call for nominations of its 2014 awards

IAF World Space Award

The IAF World Space Award presented periodically for exceptional contributions in space

science, space technology, space medicine, space law or space management of major

international impact to the world's progress in astronautics.

The detailed nomination process is available on :

http:/ / www.iafastro.org/ index.php/ articles/ iaf-world-space-award-call-for-nominations

More information about the World Space Award:

http:/ / iafastro.org/ index.php/ activities/ honours-awards/ world-space-award

Allan D. Emil Memorial Award

One of the most prestigious IAF awards, presented annually for an outstanding

contribution to space activities which involved international cooperation in astronautics.

The detailed nomination process is available on :

http:/ / www.iafastro.org/ index.php/ articles/ allan-d-emil-memorial-award-2014-call-for-

nominations

More information about the Allan D. Emil Memorial Award:

http:/ / iafastro.org/ index.php/ activities/ honors-awards/ emil-award

BACKUP

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Standing Subcommittee Membership

• Steering (advisor to the Chair) Brett Bednarcyk Steve Engelstad Tom Lacey Lisa Hardaway Mike Hyer Steve Russell

• Education Mike Wolff – Chair Lisa Hardaway John Zipay

• Agenda Grant Henson - Chair Craig Collier Norm Knight Bob Sierakowski

Standing Subcommittee Membership

• Student Papers Awards Rob Taylor - Chair Michael Enright Harry Hilton Mike Hyer Mary Mahler Marc Schultz

• Awards Brett Bednarcyk - chair Massimo Ruzzene Anthony Palazotto Rob Taylor

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