Our Astronautical and Space Engineering Department has several events lined up for our students and community to get more involved in astronautical science and the exciting ways in which the field is evolving. Professor Jeff Volosin, our Director of ASE Programs, will be participating in many upcoming space-related engagements as well, to help bring awareness to our programs and our student opportunities. Consider joining us for one or all of our events!
Friday, Oct. 25
Space Law Seminar with Leana Brown hosted by Capitol Technology University
6:30 – 7:30 p.m., On-Campus, Gudelsky Auditorium
Our presenter and Attorney Advisor of Commercial Space Regulations at the FAA will discuss the governing law that embodies space-related activities and other aspects of this field, hosted by Capitol Tech.
Wednesday, Nov. 13
MIT Lincoln Laboratory "Advanced Prototype Engineering Technology Symposium"
Professor Jeff Volosin will be the keynote speaker at this MIT Lincoln Laboratory Symposium. His talk will be on his career in the aerospace industry and NASA, specifically his projects focused on integrating advanced technologies into operational systems. View more information.
Friday, Nov. 15
ASE Industry Advisory Board Meeting
This meeting will bring together experts from General Dynamics, SAIC, Hammers, PTX, TPM, KBR, ASRC, and APL to evaluate the ASE curriculum and labs, and provide feedback on how to ensure our students are gaining the skills needed to be valuable candidates for aerospace industry jobs.
Tuesday, Nov. 19
U.S Space Command’s Academic Engagement Enterprise Fall 2024 Symposium
Capitol Tech will be participating in the U.S Space Command’s Fall 2024 Symposium. The theme this year is “Leveraging the Collective Strength of U.S. Space Command and our Academic Partners.” Capitol Tech has an active partnership with the U.S. Space Command to help shape the future workforce and seeks to strengthen our collaborative efforts. View more information.
Wednesday, Nov. 20
Charlottesville Aviation Luncheon Club Event
Professor Jeff Volosin will be a guest speaker at this luncheon event to discuss Exoplanet research from NASA's TESS and Webb telescopes, as well as other space agencies around the world. View more information.
November TBD
Night with ALPHA Event
ASE Professor Marcel Mabson and students will facilitate a virtual livestream event for the community to view our on-campus observatory operations and data collection procedures with fascinating views of the night sky. View past events.
Friday, Dec. 6
ASE Space Seminar Lecture Series: A History of NASA's Explorer Program
6:30 p.m., On-Campus, Auditorium
A public lecture will be held with Professor Jeff Volosin where he will discuss how the NASA Explorer missions between 1958 and 1969 were at the forefront of space research and how these missions put the Goddard Space Flight Center at the nexus of satellite design innovation. View more information.
Stay tuned for more upcoming news and events! And visit our Aviation and Astronautical Sciences page to learn more!