Please join AIAA for a special behind-the-scenes tour of the wind tunnel facilities in the Department of Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering (AME) at the University of Arizona, hosted by Professors Alex Craig and James Threadgill.

We will meet at 3:00 PM on Friday, February 20 in the courtyard of the AME Department, where we will visit the Mach 5 Ludwieg Tube and the Arizona Polysonic Wind Tunnel, with additional facilities included as a bonus depending on availability.

Following the tour, we invite you to join us for Happy Hour at Gentle Ben’s to continue the conversation and connect with fellow aerospace professionals and students.

Important details:

• Capacity: The tour is limited to 20 participants, so advance registration is required.

• Sign-up: Please register at Windtunnel RSVP to help us provide an accurate headcount.

• Information required at registration:

  • Name

  • Email and/or cell phone

  • U.S. citizen (Yes/No)

  • U.S. permanent resident (Yes/No)

• Please note that a background screening may be required for access to the high-speed tunnels.

Location:
Department of Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering (AME)
1130 N. Mountain Avenue
Tucson, AZ 85721

Parking:
Available at the Helen Street Parking Garage, adjacent to the AME Department.

We look forward to seeing you there for what promises to be an engaging and informative experience!

You are invited to join the AIAA Tucson Section and the University of Arizona Student Branch for our annual Holiday Party at TopGolf! This event is a great opportunity to enjoy an evening of food, fun, and casual networking with fellow students, professionals, faculty, and industry partners from across the Tucson aerospace community.

We will also be presenting the 2025 AIAA Tucson Section Awards, recognizing individuals who have made an impact in engineering, STEM outreach, leadership, and service throughout the year.

Location: TopGolf Tucson, 4050 W Costco Dr, Tucson, AZ
Date: December 5, 2025
Time: 6:00 PM

We hope you’ll join us to celebrate the end of the year and connect with the wider AIAA community in a relaxed and enjoyable setting.

If you have any questions or require additional information, please don't hesitate to contact us.

Respectfully,

Quintina Hardesty Becker
Communications, Tucson Section of AIAA

The AIAA Tucson Section and University of Arizona AIAA Student Branch are pleased to announce a special guest lecture featuring Dr. Mary Roybal.  Dr. Roybal is a distinguished aerospace engineering leader with more than forty years of experience advancing materials, structures, and technology development across the defense and aerospace industries. A retired Sr. Principal Engineering Fellow from Raytheon, Dr. Roybal is widely recognized for her contributions in the field of Mechanical Engineering and her long-standing commitment to engineering excellence.

She is an AIAA Fellow, a dedicated member of the organization for four decades, and a member of the National Academy of Engineering, one of the highest honors in the engineering profession. Dr. Roybal earned her Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from UCLA, and her academic journey also includes coursework and research at MIT, Caltech, Georgia Tech, and the University of Missouri–Rolla, reflecting a career marked by continuous learning and innovation.

Event Details

Location: Manuel Pacheco Integrated Learning Center (ILC), Room 141

(Underground building directly in front of the Main Library – 1500 E University Blvd.)

Date: Monday, December 1, 2025

 Time: 7:00 PM

Presentation Title:

“A Perspective of the Future of Composite Structures in the Aerospace Industry”

Dr. Roybal will provide an expert-level perspective on advancements, challenges, and long-term trends in aerospace composite materials, drawing on her decades of experience in engineering, research, and leadership in the aerospace and defense sectors.

We hope you will join us for this insightful and inspiring discussion.

If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out.

Respectfully,

Quintina Hardesty Becker
Communications, Tucson Section of AIAA