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49th AIAA Aerospace Sciences Meeting
 From January 3-7, 2011, we
flew 30 U-M AIAA members down to Orlando, FL for the 49th national AIAA Aerospace Sciences Meeting at the Orlando World Center Marriott.The AIAA Aerospace Sciences Meeting is the first major, multidisciplinary event of the year for over 2500 of the leading aerospace scientists and engineers from all corners of the globe, which makes it the largest aerospace engineering conference in the world. It provides an ideal forum for scientists and engineers from industry, government, and academia to share and disseminate scientific knowledge and research results with a view toward new technologies for aerospace systems.
This meeting is built around excellent technical paper presentation sessions. Plenary sessions that focus attention on program areas of current interest will start some sessions, followed by technical papers providing additional discussion of these topics. Distinguished lectures fill out the remainder of the program throughout the week.
 The New Horizons Forum was held in conjunction with the AIAA Aerospace Sciences Meeting. The New Horizons Forum features keynote speakers from industry and government who share their perspectives on the new challenges, future opportunities, and emerging trends in aerospace education, research, and programs. The New Horizons Forum also features panel discussions in which leaders from industry, government, and academia address current issues and trends in aerospace technology, research, and development.
Those that attended were able to experience all of these fantastic events and presentations! Additionally, the trip served as a unique fellowship opportunity between members as they enjoyed both their time at the conference and their time in the resort's pool and nearby restaurants. AIAA must thank both the Department of Aerospace Engineering and the College of Engineering for their generous support for this conference trip - it was extremely insightful and worthwhile!
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