Florida Institute of Technology - Ad Astra Yearbook (Melbourne, FL)

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ALPHA ETA RHO President; Brian Burton, Vice-President; Pam Rontti, Secretary; Jeff Moseley, Treasurer; Glen Wattman, Pledge Master; Bob Members: Craig Ritter, Parker McClellan, Mr. John Derrick, Faculty Advisor. Pledges: Bob Allen, Rian Alisjahbana, Fishman, Sue Riechert, Parag Ganjawala, Steve Kowalski, Steve Pannozzo, Jim Blackford, David Tornabene, Kathy Varley, Kurt Anderson, Brian Morse, Scott Stebbins, Tom Hodde. Not Pictured: George Munson, Roger Giadone, Mike Weaver, Jamie Lombardi, Charles Gaal, Dwight Anderson, Mike Boyd, Mike Thompson, Jim Lay, Jon Oesterreich, Tom Dunno, Bill Rempe, Lou Shogry, Scott Smith.

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CRIMSON ist Row — Lorna Wilson, Gai Wanda Majchrowic Karen Bayha, Mary Hannon, Dean oS 2nd Row — Me hael Trochia, Jim Urso ot Pictur n Swartzendruber, Kerry Jo Kr iton, Oscar Kramer, Gwen Deca, Beas Tenny, Glenn og Bruce Hertelendy, Michael eune, Bill Arceneaux, Brian Burton

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“The American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics is a national organization for the advancement of the arts, sciences, and technology of aeronautics, astronautics, and hydronautics.” It encompasses people in all fields of sci- ence, engineering, and aviation. AIAA began in 1963 through the merger of two organiza- tions: The Institute of Aeronautical Sciences and The American Interplanetary Society. It has since then grown to be one of the largest and most prestigious national organizations. F.I.T.’s local student chapter contains engineering, sci- ence (biology, psychology, space science, oceanography, chemistry, computers), flight, and management majors. Each member gains experience in working with people in different fields of study. He she also has the opportunity to become aquainted with the members of the Cape Ca- naveral Senior Chapter of AIAA, which contains people working in industry, i.e., scientists and engineers from Harris, Martin Marietta, Rockwell International, NASA, United Space Boosters, ... Each member has a chance to meet and talk with these people at monthly dinner meet- ings. This is an excellent opportunity for graduating sen- iors to become aquainted with “potential employers.” A.I.A.A. As for projects, F.I.T.’s student chapter is best known for the “hot air balloon”, which is traditionally launched during science and engineering week and parents week. The largest project, however, that is headed by AIAA, is the construction of the research center located at F.I.T.’s observatory. This facility will enable students and profes- sors to conduct research in astronomy, photography, computers, and electronics. A special characteristis of the local student chapter is that members traditionally view the shuttle launches from within KSC. All members have the opportunity to attend these memorable events.