Prof. Kathleen Howell inducted into Iowa State University's Aerospace Engineering Hall of Distinguished Alumni

Iowa State University's Department of Aerospace Engineering inducted Prof. Kathleen Howell, Hsu Lo Professor of Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering, into it's department's Hall of Distinguished Alumni on Friday, April 8, 2011.

Prof. Kathleen Howell (BSAerE '73), holds a BS degree from Iowa State, a MS degree in Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering from Stanford University, and a PhD degree in Aeronautical and Astronautical Sciences, also from Stanford University. She initially worked for Proctor and Gamble Manufacturing Company. Subsequently she moved to NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory prior to completing her PhAnchorD. She then joined the School of Aeronautics and Astronautics in the College of Engineering at Purdue University, where she is presently the Hsu Lo Professor of Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering. Her research includes technical publications in the areas of spacecraft trajectory design and optimization as well as maneuver strategies for transfers and on-orbit operations. She is best known for trajectory design and analysis in multi-body dynamical environments. She is a Fellow of the American Astronautical Society; she continues active involvement with the AAS, AIAA, and the Astrodynamics Committee of the International Astronautical Federation.

Information Source:
Iowa State University College of Engineering Webpage http://www.aere.iastate.edu/who-we-are/kathleen-howell.html