Dr. Lynnane George Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Students and faculty from across multiple colleges at the University of Colorado Colorado Springs (UCCS) recently showcased their research at the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) Region V Student Paper Conference, hosted by the Iowa State student chapter. UCCS students presented three papers and engaged with professionals from across the aerospace and engineering community. The conference brought...

By Lynnane George, UCCS Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Classrooms where only theory is taught took a back seat to wind tunnels, gliders, and hands-on discovery as 25 middle and high school teachers. The group gathered at UCCS on Saturday, April 18 for an immersive Aerospace Workshop, “From Runway to Orbit: Teaching the Science of Flight and Space.” The workshop was hosted by Dr. Lynnane George, faculty advisor for the UCCS AIAA student chapter, and AIAA students from the...

Connecting Students to the Future of Exploration As excitement for NASA’s Artemis II mission spread across the country, the UCCS AIAA student chapter turned the moment into more than a watch party - it became a live learning experience. Nearly 50 students, faculty, and community members gathered to witness humanity’s return to deep space for the first time in over 50 years. The event combined celebration and hands-on education, giving attendees a front-row seat to one of NASA’s most...