Bob Wetherall
Hypersonic Programs
Tarleton State University
Monday, 26 Jan. 2026
12pm
Dwayne Mayfield Engineering Bldg.
207 St Peter St, Stephenville, TX
Mr. Wetherall will discuss his 40+ year career at General Dynamics/Lockheed Martin, specifically discussing hypersonic programs and the future of hypersonics.
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AIAA Rising Stars
College undergrads, apply today to receive free travel & admission to AIAA AVIATION or ASCEND!
Ignite your future and explore the frontiers of aerospace as a 2026 Rising Start at either AIAA AVIATION or ASCEND forums. Learn about the latest advancements and research and make connections with other students and professionals in the aerospace industry.
Application Deadline 6 Feb. 2026 11pm CST
Must be full-time undergraduate student to apply.
> Complimentary registration
> Round-trip economy airfare (up to designated cost limit)
> Hotel stay for duration of event
> Customized event schedule
> Small-group meetings with aerospace industry leaders
> Complimentary AIAA University student Membership for 1 year
Details & Apply at: aiaa.org/rising-stars
Engineers’ Week Events
UTA Resume Workshop
Friday, 20 February 2026
12:30-3:00 pm
Nedderman Hall Atrium
416 S. Yates St., Arlington, TX
AIAA North Texas will again be supporting the workshop. Join the AIAA North Texas officers and Advisory Board members to connect with engineering students and provide valuable resume feedback to help them prepare for the upcoming Engineering Career Fair!
Lunch and complimentary parking provided.
Register here to volunteer (and let us know, too!).
Engineering Industry Speaker Panel
Collin College
Friday, 27 February 2026
12-3 pm
Collin College Allen Technical Campus
2550 Bending Branch Way, Allen, TX 75013
More Info: Nisrine Jawhari
Southwest Aerospace Symposium
Friday, 27 Saturday, 28 March 2026
UT Arlington
SEIR Engineering Bldg.
Call for Abstracts
Due 4 February 2026
The Society of Experimental Test Pilots, in collaboration with the AIAA North Texas Section, SFTE North Texas Chapter, and VFS Southwest Chapter, is pleased to announce the Southwest Aerospace Symposium.
This year’s Symposium Co-Chairs are C.R. Davis (AF), SETP and James Sergeant F, AIAA.
This is an official call for abstracts.
Each technical presentation selected is given a 30-minute slot, including 25 minutes for the technical presentation and 5 minutes for questions from the audience.
No proceedings are published for this Symposium therefore formal written papers are not required.
Those interested in presenting should submit an abstract by 4 February 2026 to:
Susan Bennett, SETP Headquarters
Email: Susan@setp.org
Congratulations 2026 AIAA Fellows & Associate Fellows from North Texas!
The new Fellows & Associate Fellows were recognized at a special awards dinner at AIAA Sci-Tech in Orlando on 14 Jan.
Fellows
Paul Park|
Chief Engineer - Lockheed Martin Aeronautics, Bell Helicopter, Northrop Grumman (retired)
For decades of pioneering leadership and innovative aircraft design, advancing frontiers of aeronautical technology and producing groundbreaking designs that fundamentally enhanced US Air combat effectiveness.
Lee Sampson
Fellows Program Mgr. - Lockheed Martin Aeronautics
For superb and pervasive contributions to the development of aerospace talent, enrichment of career experiences through AIAA, and maturations of critical aerospace talent.
Associate Fellows
Marcel Milanes
Lockheed Martin Aeronautics
For nationally relevant contributions to the nation’s defense as a former USAF airman and an innovator of military aerospace mechanical system technologies.
Linda O'Brien
Lockheed Martin Aeronautics|
For decades of exceptional and inspired leadership committed to technical integrity, teamwork, and engineering excellence in the development of internationally prominent military aircraft programs.
Dr. Liang Sun
Baylor University
For the development and advancement of safe, efficient autonomy and multiagent coordination for next generation aerospace systems.
Dr. Liwei Zhang
University of Texas at Arlington
For contributions to research in propulsion systems and education in aerospace engineering.
Congratulations UT Dallas Professor Dr. Arif Malik!
AIAA National Service Award
Dr. Malik provided exceptional support of the UT Dallas student section including special assistance with the 2025 AIAA Region IV Student
Paper Conference hosted by UTD 28-29 March 2025.