Happy September! See below for more updates from the section, but our main focus for this month is our upcoming event:

Register for the NCS Speaker Event

The National Capital Section presents:



Traversing the Aerospace Industry with Ben Jimenez


When: Thursday September 26th, 2024 from 6-8 PM ET

Where: Centreville Regional Library, 14200 St Germain Dr, Centreville, VA 2012


In this AIAA NCS Speaker Session Ben Jimenez from the Boston Consulting Group (BCG) will share insight into his route through the industry, how being an aerospace engineer impacted that journey, and the role that AIAA has played in shaping his professional trajectory. This session will also include a question and answer session to provide attendees with career insights to guide their own professional path. Be sure to come and take advantage of this excellent networking opportunity!


Ben Jimenez is a current Project Leader at BCG where he serves as advisor to aerospace and defense C-suite executives on digital strategy topics. At the start of his career, Ben served as an aerospace engineer contractor with the US Army Research Laboratory performing computational fluid and structural analysis before pivoting to work at Whirlpool Corporation leading a team of engineers and publishing five patents. It is through this unique professional journey and his extensive involvement in various AIAA leadership roles that Ben is able to bring a unique perspective on navigating the Aerospace Industry.


This event is open to AIAA members of all ages with a particular focus on students, recent graduates, and young professionals. Light refreshments will be served. If you are interested in attending please register using the button at the top of this email or the link below.


REGISTER HERE

SECTION UPDATES


Join us for Council Meetings! The next virtual council meeting is this Monday, September 9th, at 8pm. Email Michael Barton for a meeting link. VOTE in our Officer Elections! We need your ballot by next Friday, September 13th. To vote, find the email from us with subject line "AIAA NCS ELECTIONS MATTER" forward/reply to vote@aiaancs.org, filling out the ballot in your reply. If you can't find it, please email to receive a new ballot.

Aerospace Events Around Town


Here's a few events to watch out for if you're wanting to get more involved, grow your network, or find that next job: Note: These events are not associated with AIAA NCS, but reply to this email and we'll answer any questions we can. If you want your event or group featured in a future message, please let us know!




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Thanks for your continued membership in AIAA National Capital Section, and please contact us if there's anything we can do for you!


Sincerely,

Chairperson - David Brandt, Rappahannock VA

Vice Chair, Operations - Steve Brunetto, Arlington VA

Vice Chair, Programs - Andrew Tidwell, Reston VA

Treasurer - David Spencer, Aldie VA

Secretary - Michael Barton, Washington DC


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