Steidle To Head Commercial Spaceflight Federation
Virginia Tech alumnus, and former member of the Virginia Tech Department of Aerospace and Ocean Engineering’s Advisory Board, Rear Admiral Craig Steidle, USN, Ret., has been named President of the Commercial Spaceflight Federation (CSF). more...
Rear Admiral Craig Steidle, USN, Ret. Dr. David Finkleman '63
Dr. David Finkleman - Aerospace Engineering '63 Dr. David “Doc” Finkleman, an honors graduate of Virginia Tech, recently returned to campus for his first visit since he departed Blacksburg in 1963. After leaving Virginia Tech, he received his Master of Science degree in aeronautics and astronautics and Doctor of Philosophy degree in aerodynamics and gas dynamics from MIT.
He retired from government service in 2003 after having worked in the space business with the Air Force, Army, and Navy for 40 years, as both a reserve officer and in civilian status. His career has included a membership in the Senior Executive Service (SES).
He also served as Director of Analysis and Chief Technical Officer for the North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) and U.S. Space Command, Peterson Air Force Base, CO. In this role he led U.S. and Canadian personnel responsible for all analytical and technical matters regarding U.S. military satellite systems; space surveillance; ballistic missile warning and defense; and all North American aerospace sovereignty and control capabilities.
Richard Wand '96
Since Virginia Tech alumnus Richard Wand left Blacksburg in 1996, he has found a multitude of ways to develop his profession as well as engage others in his chosen field. Having degrees in both aerospace and ocean engineering, Wand is now president of MJ Engineering in Westerville, Ohio, a full service machine and system design consulting firm that applies state of the art technology to industrial operations.
Wand’s career has taken him in many directions. He has worked in production design,
College of Engineering Outstanding Master's Student Lauren Butt
The Virginia Tech College of Engineering 2010-2011 Outstanding Master’s Student, Lauren Butt was awarded the Master of Science degree in Aerospace Engineering at the Virginia Tech 2011 Spring Commencement Ceremony.
More...Dr. Lin Ma joins AOE faculty
Dr. Lin Ma Virginia Tech College of Engineering is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Lin Ma as Associate Professor in the Department of Aerospace and Ocean Engineering. More...
Brad Atkins
Hailing from Little Rock, Arkansas, Brad Atkins is currently pursuing a Ph.D. in aerospace engineering with a concentration in dynamics and control at Virginia Tech. He was recently awarded the National Defense Science and Engineering Graduate (NDSEG) Fellowship from the Department of Defense...
Evan Lee receives SMART scholarship
Aerospace engineering Ph.D. candidate, Evan Lee, has been selected to receive a Science, Mathematics, And Research for Transformation (SMART) scholarship. The award includes funding of tuition and education related fees, a paid summer internship, and employment placement after graduation. Lee... more
Evan Lee Jeffrey Stettler AOE Adjunct Instructor
Dr. Jeffrey Stettler is an experienced engineer and teacher, with experience across a range of academic environments and an array of technical and operational leadership positions in the U.S. Navy, with significant related experience with government and industry. He is a recognized...more
William J. Devenport
Professor Devenport began his affiliation with the AOE department in 1985 and is currently the Assistant Department Head for Laboratory Facilities and the Director of the VT Stability Wind Tunnel...more
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