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Events for April 18, 2016
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Department of Astronautical Engineering: Presentation on Lessons from Columbia by Matthew MelisMon, Apr 18, 2016 @ 03:00 PM - 05:00 PM
Astronautical Engineering
Conferences, Lectures, & Seminars
Speaker: Matthew Melis, NASA Glenn Research Center
Talk Title: Lessons from Columbia A Decade Later
Abstract: Matt Melis provides a detailed look into the inner workings of the Space Shuttle and a behind the scenes perspective on the impact analysis and testing done for the Columbia Accident Investigation and NASA's Return to Flight programs. His presentation is full of rich, still and motion picture imagery, and, although technical, is easily understood by all audiences. In addition, highlights from recent Shuttle missions are presented demonstrating how NASA conducted its operations differently and more safely, post Columbia, through better imagery, better analysis, and enhanced best practices.
Biography: Matt received both a BS in Civil Engineering and an MS in Engineering Mechanics from Michigan State University and has worked at the NASA Glenn Research Center for thirty two years. His primary area of focus is in advanced finite element modeling and analysis methods including nonlinear and dynamic impact loading. Trained in engineering mechanics, he has been recognized for expertise in actively cooled structures, stress analysis, ballistic impact research, and multi physics analysis during his tenure at the Research Center. He has worked on numerous aeronautics and space programs for the agency including the International Space Station, the Space Shuttle, and NASA's Exploration Program. In the four and one half years that followed the Columbia accident, Matt was assigned full time to working the Columbia Accident Investigation and the Shuttle Return to Flight Program as technical lead of the NASA Glenn Ballistic Impact team. Most recent Matt has worked on landing impact testing of various design concepts for the Orion crew module and is currently a program sub-element lead for a cryogenic fluid management program at NASA Glenn.
In addition to his technical commitments, Matt also devotes significant effort to public outreach and teaching for NASA at all levels of education as well as conferences pertaining to Ballistic Impact Research, The Columbia Accident Investigation, NASA's Return to Flight and the Space Shuttle Program. Organizations he has spoken to include: The National Transportation and Safety Board, The Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Dartmouth College, The Canadian Royal Astronomical Society, Ontario Science Center, Ivey Business School in Canada, The University of Reykjavik, Iceland, The American Society for Metals, Skywalker Sound, Industrial Light and Magic, and the London Science Festival.
Host: Department of Astronautical Engineering, Ad Astra Student Society, VGSA
Location: John Stauffer Science Lecture Hall (SLH) - 100
Audiences: Everyone Is Invited
Contact: Norma Perry
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Systems Architecting and Engineering Program Distinguished Speaker Series - Space is Still a One Strike and You're Out Business
Mon, Apr 18, 2016 @ 03:30 PM - 04:30 PM
Astronautical Engineering, Systems Architecting and Engineering, USC Viterbi School of Engineering
Conferences, Lectures, & Seminars
Speaker: Dr. William Ballhaus Jr., President Emeritus of The Aerospace Corporation
Talk Title: Space is Still a One Strike and You're Out Business
Series: SAE Distinguished Speaker Series
Abstract: This presentation covers an historical look at the space and launch business from the 1990s to the present, and how the US appears to experience a historical launch cycle. Dr. Ballhaus will also cover the key attributes of successful program execution based on his career experience in government and industry which includes the topics of controlling risk, cost and schedule estimating, people and teamwork, processes, and accountability.
Biography: Dr. William F. Ballhaus, Jr. is President Emeritus of the Aerospace Corporation. He served as Aerospace President from 2000 to 2007. Dr. Ballhaus joined Aerospace after an 11-year career with Lockheed Martin where he served as corporate vice president, Engineering & Technology. In that post, he was responsible for monitoring the scientific and engineering expertise for the company and overseeing research and engineering functions throughout the Corporation. Prior to his tenure with Lockheed Martin, Dr. Ballhaus served as president of two Martin Marietta businesses: Aero & Naval Systems and Civil Space & Communications. He also was vice president and program director, Titan IV Centaur, at Martin Marietta Space Launch Systems.
Prior to joining Martin Marietta, Dr. Ballhaus served as director of the NASA Ames Research Center at Moffett Field, California. He also acted as associate administrator for Aeronautics and Space Technology at NASA Headquarters in Washington, D.C., and served as president of the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics.
Dr. Ballhaus has B.S. and M.S. degrees in Mechanical Engineering and a Ph.D. degree in Engineering from the University of California, Berkeley. He has served as a co-chair of the Air Force Scientific Advisory Board and currently serves on engineering advisory boards at the University of California, Berkeley, the University of Maryland, MIT, and Johns Hopkins. Dr. Ballhaus is a member of the National Academy of Engineering.
Host: Azad Madni
More Information: Distinguished Speaker _ Ballhaus _ Flyer.pdf
Location: Ronald Tutor Hall of Engineering (RTH) - 217
Audiences: Everyone Is Invited
Contact: Azad Madni
