Awards Subcommittee Report

Brett A. Bednarcyk

NASA Glenn Research Center

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Spring Structures TC MeetingApril 9, 2013Boston, MA

Awards Subcommittee Members

• Brett Bednarcyk (NASA GRC) – Chair

• Massimo Ruzzene (Georgia Tech)

• Anthony Palazotto (AFIT)

• Robert Taylor (Optimal Structures)

Could use 1 or 2 more members

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Purpose of Awards Subcommittee

1) Advocate for Structures TC members and former members for AIAA and related Awards

2) Encourage and support TC members in pursuing AIAA grade increases

3) Help organize special sessions at SDM honoring TC members and former TC members– 2012 – Prof. Mike Hyer– 2014 – Dr. Charles Rankin

4) Provide some sort of recognition/award/plaque to the SDM Structures TC Representative

5) Administer the Collier Research HyperSizer/AIAA Structures Best Paper Award

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Best Structures Paper Award

• New Award: Collier Research HyperSizer/AIAA Structures Best Paper Award

• Continuing award endowed by Collier Research Corp., TC Member/Friend Craig Collier

• Awarded to the top ranking SDM conference Structures track paper that does not win the Boeing/ASME Structures and Materials Award (this is the SDM best paper award) - NOT a student paper award

• $500 to be split among authors, plus plaque• Awarded for 1st time at 2013 SDM Boston• Selected from Structures Track papers that are in the top 10 in the Boeing/ASME

Structures and Materials Award – This year 4 candidates

• Judged by Awards Subcommittee and rep. from Collier Research• Note: top10 are selected from best paper in session as judged by session chairs

– Encouraging Session Chairs to review written papers

• Winner: Rauno Cavallaro, Luciano Demasi, and Andrea Passariello from San Diego St. University, for their 2012 SDM Paper entitled,

“Nonlinear Analysis of PrandtlPlane Joined Wings. Part II: Effects of Anisotropy”

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Membership Upgrades

• Senior Member (Rolling)

Individuals who have demonstrated a successful professional practice in the arts, sciences, or technology of aeronautics or astronautics for the equivalent of at least eight years, or who have at least eight years of continuous professional membership in AIAA. Can self-nominate.

• Associate Fellow (Due 15April)

Individuals who have accomplished or been in charge of important engineering or scientific work, or have done original work of outstanding merit, or have otherwise made outstanding contributions to the arts, sciences, or technology of aeronautics or astronautics. Nominees must be Senior Members with at least 12 years of professional experience (four years of post-graduate studies may be included, if applicable). Three AIAA member references with the standing of Associate Fellow, Fellow, or Honorary Fellow are required. Can self-nominate.

• Fellow (Due 15June)

Individuals of distinction in aeronautics or astronautics who have made notable valuable contributions to the arts, sciences, or technology of aeronautics or astronautics. Nominees must be an Associate Fellow for at least 12 months from the current deadline for Fellow Nomination. Five AIAA members in good standing are required to act as references. One reference must be a Fellow, member of the Board, Section Chairperson, or Technical Committee Chairperson. Self nominations are not permitted.

• To complete a nomination log in to MyAIAA and click on the nomination link located under Membership Advancements.

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Primary Technical Excellence Awards

AIAA-ASC James H. Starnes Jr. Award – 2013 Winner Prof. Mike HyerIn honor of James Starnes, a leader in fields of structures and materials, the James H. Starnes Award is presented to recognize continued significant contribution to and demonstrated promotion of the field of structural mechanics over an extended period of time emphasizing practical solutions, to acknowledge high professionalism, and to acknowledge the strong mentoring of and influence on colleagues. The award is sponsored by the American Society of Composites (ASC) and AIAA and presented every four years generally at the Structures, Structural Dynamics and Materials Conference. Administration of the award resides with AIAA. The next presentation will be in 2013. Nomination Deadline: 1 June of the year preceding presentation.

Structures, Structural Dynamics, & Materials Award – Open for nominations, TC members ineligibleEstablished in 1967, the Structures, Structural Dynamics, & Materials Award is presented to an individual who has been responsible for an outstanding sustained technical or scientific contribution in aerospace structures, structural dynamics, or materials. It is not presented in the years that the Walter J. and Angeline H. Crichlow Trust Prize, AIAA-ASC James H. Starnes Award or Ashley Award for Aeroelasticity are presented. This biennial award (even numbered years) is generally presented at the AIAA Structures, Structural Dynamics and Materials Conference. Nomination Deadline: 1 July – moved up

Walter J. and Angeline H. Crichlow Trust PrizeThe Walter J. and Angeline H. Crichlow Trust Prize was established in 1994 and is presented to a single nominee (which can be an individual or small team of up to 4 contributing individuals) for a specific achievement or body of work (perhaps extending over a period of years) that became significant during the immediate past 15 years. The Prize is presented every four years generally at the AIAA Structures, Structural Dynamics, and Materials Conference. The next award will be presented in 2015. Nomination Deadline: 15 June of the year prior to presentation.

Aerospace Design Engineering AwardApproved by the Board of Directors in 1992, the Aerospace Design Engineering Award was established to recognize design engineers who have made outstanding technical, educational or creative achievements that exemplifies the quality and elements of design engineering. This award is presented biennially (in even-numbered years) at the AIAA Structures, Structural Dynamics, and Materials Conference. Nomination Deadline: 1 October (may have been moved up)

Sustained Service AwardThe Sustained Service Award is presented to recognize sustained, significant service and contributions to AIAA by members of the Institute. The nominee/recipient must be a member in good standing who has shown continuing dedication to the interests of the Institute by making significant and sustained contributions over a period of years. Past and present national officers are eligible. Up to 20 awards are presented each year. A nomination form and scoresheet documenting AIAA participation and contributions are required. Nominees for the award must score a minimum of 100 points on the Score Sheet.

 Distinguished Service AwardThe Distinguished Service Award was established by the Board of Directors in 1968 to give unique recognition to an individual member of AIAA who has distinguished himself or herself over a period of years. "Period of years" is interpreted as a minimum of five years of identifiable participation, not necessarily consecutive. The recipient must be a member in good standing who has shown particular dedication to the interests of the Institute by making significant and continuing contributions. Technical contributions or contributions to the profession as a whole or to the aeronautical/astronautical/hydronautical disciplines are not a consideration for this award. This annual award is generally presented at the Aerospace Spotlight Awards Gala. Nomination Deadline: 1 October Nominee Eligibility: Current national officers or directors are not eligible for this award.

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Other Awards

Aerospace Software Engineering AwardThe Aerospace Software Engineering Award is presented for outstanding technical and/or management contributions to aeronautical or astronautical software engineering. Initially presented annually, beginning in 2007 this award is presented biennially (in odd-numbered years) generally at the AIAA Infotech@Aerospace Conference. Nomination Deadline: 1 October

Aircraft Design AwardThe Aircraft Design Award was established in 1968 and is presented to an individual or team for an original concept or career contributions leading to a significant advancement in aircraft design or design technology. This annual award is generally presented at the AIAA Aircraft Technology, Integration, and Operations Conference. Nomination Deadline: 1 February

 

Engineer of the Year AwardThe AIAA Engineer of the Year Award is presented to a member of AIAA who has made a recent (within the past two years) individual contribution in the application of scientific and mathematical principles leading to a significant accomplishment or event worthy of AIAA's national or international recognition. Nominations begin at the AIAA Section level or may be made by any AIAA members, and are submitted to the appropriate Regional Deputy Director-Honors and Awards and Regional Director who select the one Regional Engineer of the Year. One overall AIAA Engineer of the Year is then selected by the Honors and Awards Committee from the Regional Engineers of the Year. This annual award is generally presented at an appropriate AIAA technical conference selected by the recipient, subject to approval by the Honors and Awards Committee. Nomination Deadline: 1 October

 

International Cooperation AwardApproved by the Board of Directors in 1988, the International Cooperation Award is presented to recognize an individual/s who have made significant contributions to the initiation, organization, implementation and /or management of activities with significant United States involvement that includes extensive international cooperative activities in space, aeronautics, or both. A successful candidate for this award must have demonstrated a personal and long-term commitment to the encouragement of international cooperation among individuals and/or organizations within the world-wide aerospace community. This commitment to cooperation should be demonstrated by more than a professional assignment. It should involve unique and innovative leadership of such cooperation, and/or voluntary contributions to internally cooperative effects or even personal writings or speeches advocating this cause. Supporting letters from appropriate individuals from countries other than that of the nominee are strongly encouraged. Nominations are encouraged from both the aeronautics and astronautics communities. Nomination Deadline: 1 October

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