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University of Maryland Department of
Aerospace Engineering Newsletter | February 2024
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James Baeder Named Igor Sikorsky Distinguished Professor in Rotorcraft


The professorship supports enhanced research specialization in areas related to rotorcraft.
STUDENT NEWS

Aerospace Engineering Students Win
Annual Clark School Alumni Cup Competition


Team's winning design featured a mini lunar rover, Mars helicopter and rocket that launched a photo of Jeanette Epps M.S. ’94, Ph.D. ’00 to the machine’s version of the International Space Station.
ALUMNI NEWS
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Jeanette Epps:
From Engineer to Astronaut


UMD alumna is set to fly to the ISS on March 1.
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Clark School Call for Early Career Distinguished Alumni (ECDA) Society Nominations is Open! Deadline March 6


Are you or someone you know an early to mid-career accomplished engineer? The Clark School wants to recognize individuals like you through the Early Career Distinguished Alumni Society.

Learn more, or submit a nomination at: eng.umd.edu/alumni/society
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Do you have news to share? New promotion, new and exciting research, new position? We would love to hear from you.

Submit your news at:
go.umd.edu/umd-aero-alumni-news

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SAVE THE DATE TO SUPPORT AEROSPACE ENGINEERING STUDENTS!
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The Department of Aerospace Engineering is grateful for the gifts made by alumni and friends. Are you interested in learning about how you can make a difference in the work of the department and the life of its students?

Contact Almarie Wood at aiwood@umd.edu or or 301-405-9836, or visit aero.umd.edu/give.
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