The Mid-Atlantic Section of the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) is organizing the AIAA Young Professionals, Students, and Educators (YPSE) Conference on November 22nd. The conference will be held at the Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory Kossiakoff Center.
We are looking for 15-minute presentations in areas of interest to the aerospace community by young professionals (age 35 and under), graduates, undergraduates, high school students, and educators. Topics can be technical or focus on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). YPSE only requires an abstract and presentation submission to participate in the presentation sessions. Written papers are not accepted.
Technical track: Presentations will be scored on various criteria, including the ability to convey the impact of work, demonstrate knowledge of the field, methodologies, communication, and more. Awards will be given to exceptional presentations in the various categories listed above.
DEI track: Presenters are encouraged to share their stories and speak on topics including but not limited to improving DEI in Aerospace, dealing with imposter syndrome/burnout, authenticity, empowerment and outreach, intersectionality, and more.
This is an excellent opportunity to share your work with the aerospace community and learn more about the innovative work of fellow aerospace enthusiasts! You do not need to be a member of the Mid-Atlantic Section to participate!
Speakers:
Technical Keynote:
Dr. Nicola "Nicky" Fox, Associate Administrator of the NASA Science Mission Directorate
Technical Panel:
The Importance of National Security Space for the United States
DEI Keynote:
Dr. Alice Cocoros, Dragonfly Lidar Sensor Lead, SES Diversity Advisory Team (DAT) Chair
Dragonfly Test Platform Display and Demo
The Dragonfly Integrated Test Platform will be on display from 11 am to 2 pm, with a demonstration flight shortly after the end of the display. The team will be present to speak about the platform and answer questions.
Registration:
Registration for presenters and attendees is now OPEN at aiaaypse.com. Presenter abstract submissions are due by Friday, October 25th. Abstracts should be a 250-500 word overview of the topic you will be presenting. Abstracts may be released to conference attendees. Complete papers are not accepted. Abstract submissions should be submitted using the link received via email after completion of the registration process. Abstract acceptance notifications will be sent no later than Tuesday, October 31st.
Important Dates:
Presenter Abstracts Due October 25th
Full Presentations Due: November 1st
Attendee Registration Deadline: November 15th
Kossiakoff Center Address:
11100 Johns Hopkins Road, Laurel, MD 20723-6099
For more information about the conference, please visit aiaaypse.com. If you have any questions about the conference, please contact us at aiaa.midatlantic+YPSE@gmail.com. We hope you can make it!
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Patrick Sears
Associate Staff
Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory
Laurel MD
(636)226-7199
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