Engineering professor is keeping the nation one step ahead in aerospace

The American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) is historically known for producing world-class publications, conferences, honors and awards activities, short courses, and educational activities for the field of aerospace. This role is now expanding to include increased public policy involvement, a motivational DVD, and educational interaction beginning at the kindergarten level, thanks in part to the vision of Roger L. Simpson, of Blacksburg, Va. a professor in the College of Engineering at Virginia Tech, who is serving as president of this organization from 2005-2007.