Lockheed Martin Game Night

January 18, 2012

We've got another treat for you all! AIAA is excited to present Lockheed Martin Game Night, made possible by the company's generosity. The event is on Thursday from 7:15-8:45PM in Engineering IV 38-138. Learn more about Lockheed Martin and take this opportunity to network. Bring your resumes and interact with a recruiter.

There will be tons in store: board games, card games, you name it. Did we mention AMAZING prizes, including grand prizes that won't disappoint? Last year we gave away iPod Shuffles to 3 lucky winners. This event will be open to all interested engineers, so tell your buddies! Come have fun with us and get to know your peers. As usual, food (better than your usual pizza - last year we had Alberto's) and refreshments will be served for you to enjoy.

Design Proposal Opportunity

December 24, 2011

Being involved in student projects has been one of the most rewarding experiences for AIAA members and has led to many fantastic internships and full-time jobs. And it's not too late to get involved for the year! Here is another AMAZING opportunity that we encourage anyone who is interested to participate and you can even get started over break:

The USC Graduate Team (they have won in the past) is competing again this year in AIAA's worldwide design competition. This year's Request For Proposal (RFP) is a NEXT GENERATION STRATEGIC BOMBER and they already have preliminary configurations sketched and are looking for some cooperation from UCLA's AIAA chapter - that's US! The majority of the project is working on a proposal that includes advanced aircraft analysis, lots of research on strategic bombers (awesome!), CAD-ing, you name it. They have a few minor tasks for us that can be completed on your own time, with or without a group, and remotely from wherever you are! We can't emphasize enough what a great opportunity this is! Check out the RFP below and links to past years' proposals:

2011 RFP: http://www.aiaa.org/content.cfm?pageid=303

Last year's proposals:
http://issuu.com/sina_golshany/docs/pandion_with_foldouts
http://issuu.com/sina_golshany/docs/dragonfly_with_foldouts_-_reduced_quality
http://issuu.com/sina_golshany/docs/honey_badger_reduced_quality

If you are interested or want more information, please contact AIAA's President, Kirsten Gradel at kgradel@ucla.edu. You can get started right away or when school resumes - up to you! Enjoy your break!

JPL SOSTC Annual Workshop

December 24, 2011

JPL will be hosting its annual AIAA Space Operations and Support Technical Committe (SOSTC) towards the end of April and is inviting members of our chapter to participate. This is a wonderful opportunity to learn about space operations and interact with professionals. Here is an attached flyer with more details.

AIAA Scholarships

December 24, 2011

The AIAA website has information on the scholarships that the organization offers. The deadline to submit a complete application is January 31. Don't miss out!

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Rachel Andino, AIAA Coordinator of Student Programs.

Phone: (703) 264-7577
E-mail: rachela@aiaa.org

Fall Quarter Wrap-Up

November 22, 2011

Hi everyone, our SpaceX tour was the last big event of fall quarter. Next quarter, we'll have even bigger and better events, such as more tours, infosessions, workshops, and a tentative game night! Subscribe to our e-mailing list or ask us to add you to list through aiaaucla@gmail.com. Have a great Thanksgiving break and good luck on your finals!

New Website Launched

November 17, 2011

Hi everyone, welcome to the new site for UCLA AIAA! Here, you can find most of the information you'll ever need about our organization. Please e-mail Alan if you have any comments, concerns, questions or epiphanies. Be sure to follow us on Facebook!

"Creating Your Personal Marketing Plan" Infosession

November 15, 2011

When: Wednesday, November 16th from 6-8PM

Where: Engineering IV 38-138

Description: Don't know how to approach recruiters? Still working on a personal "brand"? Need tips on your resume? Prepare yourselves for the winter quarter career fair with AIAA's infosession this Wednesday! Eliza Sheppard of Northrop Grumman will be discussing about how to advertise yourself to companies and land that job/internship you've always wanted. Although the infosession will not focus on Northrop Grumman, you may ask her questions about the company. As usual, food will be provided, so be sure to bring friends!

Want to inspire children to become engineers? Check out BEAM at UCLA!

November 13, 2011

Interested in STEM (Science, technology, engineering, and math) outreach? Want to become a better and more awesome person? Look no further because Building Engineers and Mentors (BEAM) at UCLA is the organization for you!

BEAM is a student-run, engineering outreach program that does fun and exciting hands-on science activities with K-12 students (think science fair experiments). Our goal is to make science fun and encourage students to become engineers. We go to three different sites on a weekly basis (2 weeks left). But we will also be continuing at these sites next quarter:

• Mondays, 11/14, 11/21 2:30 - 5:30pm Young Oak Kim Academy (6-8th grade)
• Friday 11/18 1:30 - 4:30pm Aspire Firestone Academy (3-5th grade)
• Friday 11/18 2:30 - 5:30pm Aspire Junior Collegiate Academy (3-5th grade)

Transportation is provided -- all you have to do is show up and have fun! If you're interested, please contact us at uclabeam@ucla.edu or visit our website at http://beam.ucla.edu.

AIAA-ESUC-IEEE Joint Infosession with ATK

November 5, 2011

When: Wednesday, November 9th from 6-8PM

Where: Engineering IV 38-138

Description: ATK will be having a seminar on "A Career in GNC (Guidance and Navigation Controls) Engineering. The speakers will discuss the design and development of algorithms and go through the jobs and responsibilities of their roles as GNC engineers. There are various opportunities that relate to GNC engineering, catering to aerospace, mechanical, and electrical engineers: manned and unmanned aircrafts, missiles, launch systems and hypersonic flight vehicles, satellites and spacecrafts, and more! During the discussion, the engineers will provide tips on how to prepare yourself in becoming a GNC engineer.

There will be food and drinks provided, so bring friends!

SpaceX Tour

October 30, 2011

When: Friday, November 19th

Where: SpaceX, Hawthorne

Description: Don't miss this opportunity to tour the SpaceX facility! Sign-ups are on a first-come, first-serve basis and the deadline is next Friday. Come explore the various rocket engines and meet the employees who created the Falcon series! Transportation will be provided.