AIAA @ UCSD

UC San Diego student chapter
American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics

Upcoming events

1st Meeting

WEDNESDAY, 9/28/11, 5:00-6:30pm, CSE 1202

"What do I need NOW for success LATER?"

AIAA Officers will focus on what you need to do now, whatever year you are in, in order to succeed in this challenging economy. We will also be going over what AIAA is and does, and how you can get involvement

Miramar Air Show

Friday-Sunday, 9/30-10/2, MCAS Miramar

The annual Miramar Air Show (ONLY 5 mi east of campus!) is an epic opportunity to see some beautiful aircraft in action, for free!

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In the past...

AIAA @ UCSD members hosted, helped or participated in following local educational events and volunteering opportunities…

Enspire
Volunteer and inspire middle school students to become leaders in the fields of science and engineering tomorrow. AIAA members have hosted tables of DIY engineering projects such as bottle rockets as well as served as team leaders on tour of engineering facilities on campus.
Junkyard Derby
Build a derby car out of junk and race it down against other teams of engineers, students and staff down Peterson hill.
Space Day hosted by San Diego Air & Space Museum
Teach kids about space, build toy rockets, hop on the simulator for a space flight, and even meet an astronaut!
Field trips
AIAA has hosted and coordinated field trips to JPL in Pasadena, Edwards AFB, Palomar Observatory as well as tours of local engineering companies and agencies including Northrop Grumman and NAVAIR.