American Institue of Aeronautics and Astronautics Student Branch at UCLA
The American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics is the largest professional organization for the aerospace industry. On campus, the UCLA Student Branch hosts numerous events and projects, such as: guest speakers, industry tours, and student entries in national design competitions.
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AIAA Speaker Series: Real World Jobs in the Aerospace Industry, sponsored by Northrop Grumman
Topic: Mission Engineering
Speaker: Steve Kuester, Department Manager, Mission Engineering
What? When?
- Wednesday October 21st 6:30-8pm, Engineering IV 38-138
- Are you starting to look for jobs and don’t know where to start? Do you want to know more about jobs in the aerospace industry? Come join us for a talk about Mission Engineering. The following topics are only part of what will be discussed:
-what the discipline actually DOES
-what types of jobs fit into this discipline
-what are normal activities and tasks
-what type of people fit into this area
-and any basic information that would help a college student understand what working in this area is like
Perks?
- Free food for EVERYONE
- Recruiter will be there to take resumes!
- Membership Sign up will be available at the event ($10 for membership)
- T-Shirts will be available at the event ($10 for members, $15 for non-members)
AIAA has a brand new T-Shirt available to everyone. It costs $10 for members and $15 for non-members, just ask one of us during the general meetings or email us and we will get you a T-Shirt. Come get your T-Shirt today.
Here is the Design:
Here is the Tee Mock:
Hello,
AIAA will be taking a tour of the Jet Propulsion Laboratory on the morning of Friday, November 20th. We will be getting a first hand look of the new Mars Science Laboratory (the new rover) which is set to launch in December 2011. We will also be able to see NASA test facilities and the spacecraft assembly facility.
In order to go to this event, you must RSVP via e-mail to aadit.patel@gmail.com by October 20th . The tour has only 30 available openings, and we will need about 3-4 drivers. Priority will first be given to those willing to drive, then paid AIAA members, and then non-members on a first come first serve basis.
Please include the following when you RSVP:
1) Name
2) Country of Citizenship
3) Age
4) If you are handicapped and/or require special assistance
This is a great opportunity to learn more about space industry and get information about upcoming NASA robotic missions and projects. The tour is sure to fill up fast, so RSVP today!
Thanks,
Aadit Patel
External Vice President
AIAA