Aerospace Engineering American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics

Aerospace Engineering American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) https: //www. aiaa. org/

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What Is Aerospace Engineering? • Aerospace engineering is the branch of engineering focused on the design, construction, and testing of aircraft and spacecraft. • Applies the fascinating science behind the forces of nature and the physical properties of aircraft, rockets, and spacecraft. • Broken into two major overlapping disciplines: – Aeronautical engineering (for vehicles that stay within Earth’s atmosphere) – Astronautical engineering (for vehicles that travel beyond Earth’s atmosphere). 3

What Do Aerospace Engineers Do? • Design, develop, test, and build aircraft, spacecraft, satellites, and missiles • But that is not all: – Study how wind affects a tall skyscraper – Design high-performance cars, boats, trains, and submarines – Travel to other planets 4

How Do You Become an Aerospace Engineer? • Get good grades • Take your math and science classes in high school • Choose a college with an accredited engineering degree program (ie. ABET) • Become involved with local engineering chapters like American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) 5

What Do Aerospace Engineers Work On Today? 6

What Will Aerospace Engineers Work On In The Future? 7