Hello All,
During these uncertain times, I'd like to remind all of our GHS that when we change jobs, change address, change emails, please, please update your AIAA profile online. If you have trouble, please call the 800.639.2422. We have an issue with about 122 of our members in the Greater Huntsville Section have not updated their profile online. You may be still getting your Aerospace American at home, but we can't send you emails on the upcoming events. I will start snail mailing some of these folks.
Here are the instructions for updating your profile.
How do I update my profile and pick Professional Interest Codes?
Log into MyAIAA account and click on the Edit Profile hyperlink found under My Account Information. You can edit everything on your account, including changing or adding Professional Interest Codes, your job function, and primary business.
Can I change my mind and choose new codes?
Yes, we encourage you to update your profile regularly to best reflect your current interests.
How are Professional Interest Codes used by AIAA?
The codes are used to group members by self-identified professional interests. If you want to know all about remote sensing or electric propulsion, you'll be grouped with like-minded members. The codes you select are used in elections and communications.
How are Professional Interest Codes related to AIAA Elections?
Every AIAA member has professional interests. Now your voice will be amplified in those areas you select! How? Under the new governance structure, Professional Interest Codes are used when voting for directors in the Technical Groups. A Technical Director leads each Technical Group. The voting members who belong to that group, as determined by Professional Interest Codes, elect the Technical Director for their group.
You will not vote for Technical Groups outside your interest areas. You'll only vote for Council of Directors candidates who are part of the Technical Groups you have chosen with Professional Interest Codes. Of course, all professional members in good standing still get to vote for AIAA president-elect and directors for Integration and Outreach Groups.
Do Professional Interest Codes affect how AIAA communicates with me?
AIAA wants you to provide you with the most relevant information to help you do your job and succeed in the aerospace community. Among its many offerings, the Institute produces technical journals and convenes forums. Many AIAA members participate in technical committees as well. Do you want to know everything about aircraft noise and emissions? We'll make sure you do. Not interested in satellite design? No problem-we won't put you on that list.
Why do you want my demographic information?
We are working to have the aerospace community reflect the diversity found in the world in which we live. Knowing who our current members are helps us gauge our progress.
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Terri Tramel
Retired
Huntsville AL
(256)714-0084
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