AIAA Fellows Dinner 2013
Following the announcement of the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) 2013 Fellows in December 2012, AAE faculty members Dr. Stephen D. Heister and Dr. Kathleen C. Howell were recognized at the AIAA Fellows Dinner on May 7.
Dr. Stephen D. Heister is the Raisbeck Engineering Distinguished Professor for Engineering and Technology Integration and Director, Maurice J. Zucrow Laboratories. He received his Ph.D. from the University of California at Los Angeles in 1988.
Dr. Kathleen C. Howell is Hsu Lo Professor of Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering and received her Ph.D. from Stanford University in 1983.
The distinction of Fellow is conferred by AIAA upon outstanding members of the Institute who have made notable and valuable contributions to the arts, sciences, or technology of aeronautics or astronautics. AIAA President Michael Griffin stated: “Being named a Fellow of AIAA is among the highest honors that can be bestowed upon an aerospace professional, and represents recognition from colleagues and peers for significant and longstanding contributions to our community. And beyond that, recognition as an AIAA Honorary Fellow elevates one to the very pinnacle of our profession. This year’s selection committee has done an outstanding job of identifying those who meet these standards. I congratulate each member of this year’s class of Fellows and Honorary Fellows.”
AIAA is the world’s largest technical society dedicated to the global aerospace profession. With more than 35,000 individual members worldwide, and 90 corporate members, AIAA brings together industry, academia, and government to advance engineering and science in aviation, space, and defense. In 1933, Orville Wright became AIAA’s first Honorary Fellow. Today, AIAA Honorary Fellows and AIAA Fellows are the most respected names in the aerospace industry.
Presentation of the certificates and pins took place at the AIAA Fellows Dinner on May 7, 2013 and the honored recipients were also recognized at the Spotlight Awards Gala, on May 8, 2013.
Photo caption L~R Stephen Heister, Ned Howell and Kathleen Howell