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AIAA class of 2025 fellows include four AFRL engineers

American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics 2025 Associate Fellow Dr. Isaac E. Weintraub is a senior electronics engineer with the Air Force Research Laboratory, or AFRL’s, Aerospace Systems Directorate. Weintraub has made notable contributions to the aerospace community, including multiple scientific and engineering efforts in the guidance and control of air vehicles, which have significantly impacted the field of aerospace engineering. (U.S. Air Force photo).
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AIAA class of 2025 fellows include four AFRL engineers

American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics 2025 Associate Fellow Dr. Rachelle Speth is a research engineer in the Integrated Systems Branch of the Aerospace Vehicles Division at AFRL, where she has spearheaded numerous high-impact projects. She has held various positions in research and engineering focusing on unsteady computational fluid dynamics. (U.S. Air Force photo).
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AIAA class of 2025 fellows include four AFRL engineers

American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics 2025 Associate Fellow Dr. Michael R. Gregg is the director of the Air Force Research Laboratory, or AFRL’s, Aerospace Systems Directorate and is a member of AFRL’s Senior Executive Service. In his role as director, he leads a workforce of over 1,900 people, including military, civilians and contractors, while executing AFRL programs in hypersonics, aircraft autonomy, space access, next generation- propulsion and more. (U.S. Air Force photo).
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AIAA class of 2025 fellows include four AFRL engineers

American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics 2025 Associate Fellow Dr. Dean Bryson is a research aerospace engineer in the Multidisciplinary Science and Technology Center of the Design and Analysis Branch as part of the Air Force Research Laboratory’s Aerospace Systems Directorate. During his career, he has made significant contributions to the national and international aerospace design communities through his work in multi-fidelity, multidisciplinary design optimization technology within AFRL. (U.S. Air Force Photo).
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AFRL recognizes 2024 Fellows and Early Career honorees

Trophies and awards given to the Air Force Research Laboratory, or AFRL, Fellows and Science and Engineering Early Career Award recipients are displayed at a ceremony at the National Museum of the United States Air Force in Dayton, Ohio, Oct. 24, 2024. The ceremony recognized outstanding scientists and engineers who made significant contributions to the Department of the Air Force in science, technology, engineering or math. (U.S. Air Force photo / Keith Lewis)
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AFRL recognizes 2024 Fellows and Early Career honorees

Honorees of the 2024 Air Force Research Laboratory, or AFRL, Fellows program are recognized during a ceremony at the National Museum of the United States Air Force in Dayton, Ohio, Oct. 24, 2024. The AFRL Fellows program acknowledges outstanding scientists and engineers who contributed significantly to the Department of the Air Force during their careers. (U.S. Air Force photo / Keith Lewis)
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AFRL recognizes 2024 Fellows and Early Career honorees

Honorees of the 2024 Air Force Research Laboratory, or AFRL, Science and Engineering Early Career Awards, or S&E ECA, are recognized as government civilian scientists and engineers with exceptional accomplishments during a ceremony at the National Museum of the United States Air Force in Dayton, Ohio, Oct. 24, 2024. Winners are selected from those who have been with AFRL for fewer than seven years and are no more than 15 out from earning their bachelor’s degree. (U.S. Air Force photo / Keith Lewis)
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AFRL recognizes 2024 Fellows and Early Career honorees

Air Force Research Laboratory Commander Brig. Gen. Jason E. Bartolomei delivers opening remarks during the AFRL Fellows and Science and Engineering Early Career Awards, or S&E ECA, ceremony at the National Museum of the United States Air Force in Dayton, Ohio, Oct. 24, 2024. (U.S. Air Force photo / Keith Lewis)
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AFRL, The Ohio State University, NASA test viability of laser welding in space

A team of engineers from the Air Force Research Laboratory, or AFRL’s, Materials and Manufacturing Directorate, The Ohio State University and NASA begin testing the potential for laser welding in space on a parabolic flight experiment at the Central Coast Jet Center in Santa Maria, Calif., Aug. 21, 2024. The experiment allowed engineers and scientists to understand the different behavior of materials and performance of equipment under space conditions by simulating the microgravity environment of a low earth orbit. (Courtesy photo / Tasha Dixon – ZeroG)
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AFRL, The Ohio State University, NASA test viability of laser welding in space

A laser welding system, the subject of a parabolic flight experiment, is loaded onto an airplane at the Central Coast Jet Center in Santa Maria, Calif., Aug. 21, 2024. The experiment, which was conducted by a team of engineers from the Air Force Research Laboratory, or AFRL’s, Materials and Manufacturing Directorate, The Ohio State University and NASA, allows engineers and scientists to understand the different behavior of materials and performance of equipment under space conditions by simulating the microgravity environment of a low earth orbit. (Courtesy photo / Tasha Dixon – ZeroG)
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AFRL marks 20th anniversary of DOD WPAFB STARBASE program with more than 47,000 STEM students supported to date

Dan Andrews, STEM division chief at the Air Force Research Laboratory, or AFRL, addresses attendees at the 20th anniversary celebration of the Department of Defense STARBASE Wright-Patt program Oct. 4, 2024, at a Child Development Center on Spinning Road in Dayton, Ohio. STARBASE Wright-Patt is a K-12 DOD science, technology, engineering and math outreach program managed by the Wright-Patterson Air Force Base Education Outreach Office and is primarily focused on fifth-grade students. Since 2003, more than 47,000 students have participated in the DOD Wright-Patt STARBASE program. (U.S. Air Force photo / Keith Lewis)
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AFRL marks 20th anniversary of DOD WPAFB STARBASE program with more than 47,000 STEM students supported to date

Air Force Research Laboratory Commander Brig. Gen. Jason E. Bartolomei addresses leaders and community members at the 20th anniversary celebration of the Department of Defense STARBASE Wright-Patt program Oct. 4, 2024, at a Child Development Center on Spinning Road in Dayton, Ohio. STARBASE Wright-Patt is a K-12 DOD science, technology, engineering and math outreach program managed by the Wright-Patterson Air Force Base Education Outreach Office and is primarily focused on fifth-grade students. Wright-Patterson Air Force Base was one of the first active-duty bases to launch a STARBASE program. (U.S. Air Force photo / Keith Lewis)
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AFRL marks 20th anniversary of DOD WPAFB STARBASE program with more than 47,000 STEM students supported to date

Air Force Research Laboratory leaders and community members pose for a group photo at the 20th anniversary celebration of the Department of Defense STARBASE Wright-Patt program Oct. 4, 2024, at a Child Development Center on Spinning Road in Dayton, Ohio. STARBASE Wright-Patt is a K-12 DOD science, technology, engineering and math outreach program managed by the Wright-Patterson Air Force Base Education Outreach Office that is primarily focused on fifth-grade students. Wright-Patterson Air Force Base was one of the first active-duty bases to launch a STARBASE program, and since 2003, more than 47,000 students have participated at Wright-Patt. (U.S. Air Force photo / Keith Lewis)
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AFRL marks 20th anniversary of DOD WPAFB STARBASE program with more than 47,000 STEM students supported to date

Air Force Research Laboratory Commander Brig. Gen. Jason E. Bartolomei, right, shakes hands with Ian Berry, deputy director of the Department of Defense STARBASE Wright-Patt program, during a facility tour at the program’s a 20th anniversary celebration Oct. 4, 2024, at a Child Development Center on Spinning Road in Dayton, Ohio. STARBASE Wright-Patt is a K-12 DOD science, technology, engineering and math outreach program managed by the Wright-Patterson Air Force Base Education Outreach Office that is primarily focused on fifth-grade students. Since 2003, more than 47,000 students have participated in the DOD Wright-Patt STARBASE program. (U.S. Air Force photo / Keith Lewis)
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AFRL marks 20th anniversary of DOD WPAFB STARBASE program with more than 47,000 STEM students supported to date

Air Force Research Laboratory Commander Brig. Gen. Jason E. Bartolomei takes questions from a classroom full of students during the 20th anniversary celebration of the Department of Defense STARBASE Wright-Patt program Oct. 4, 2024, at a Child Development Center on Spinning Road in Dayton, Ohio. STARBASE Wright-Patt is a K-12 DOD science, technology, engineering and math outreach program managed by the Wright-Patterson Air Force Base Education Outreach Office that is primarily focused on fifth-grade students. Wright-Patterson Air Force Base was one of the first active-duty bases to launch a STARBASE program. (U.S. Air Force photo / Keith Lewis)
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AFRL marks 20th anniversary of DOD WPAFB STARBASE program with more than 47,000 STEM students supported to date

Dan Andrews, STEM division chief at the Air Force Research Laboratory, thanks the leaders, mentors and volunteers from the podium at the 20th anniversary celebration of the a Department of Defense STARBASE Wright-Patt program Oct. 4, 2024, at Child Development Center on Spinning Road in Dayton, Ohio. STARBASE Wright-Patt is a K-12 DOD science, technology, engineering and math outreach program managed by the Wright-Patterson Air Force Base Education Outreach Office that is primarily focused on fifth-grade students. Since 2003, more than 47,000 students have participated in the DOD Wright-Patt STARBASE program. (U.S. Air Force photo / Keith Lewis)
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AFRL marks 20th anniversary of DOD WPAFB STARBASE program with more than 47,000 STEM students supported to date

Ohio State Sen. Bob Hackett reads a proclamation from the Ohio Senate, signed by himself and Senate President Matt Huffman, as Air Force Research Laboratory, leaders and community members celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Department of Defense STARBASE Wright-Patt program Oct. 4, 2024, at a Child Development Center on Spinning Road in Dayton, Ohio. “Recognition of this memorable milestone is a fitting tribute to DOD STARBASE Wright-Patt, for since its inception it has played a valuable role in encouraging young people to explore [science, technology, engineering and math] as part of their future endeavors,” Hackett read from the proclamation. “We are certain that in the years to come it will continue to help students become capable and well-rounded individuals.” (U.S. Air Force photo / Keith Lewis)
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AFRL marks 20th anniversary of DOD WPAFB STARBASE program with more than 47,000 STEM students supported to date

Ohio Director of Military and Veteran Relations Tammy Puff reads a proclamation signed by Gov. Mike DeWine and Lt. Gov. John Husted, as Air Force Research Laboratory leaders and community members celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Department of Defense STARBASE Wright-Patt program Oct. 4, 2024, at a Child Development Center on Spinning Road in Dayton, Ohio. “STARBASE itself is an incredible program. It helps to prepare the coming generations for the workforce, particularly in the growing field of [science, technology, engineering and math] jobs,” Puff said. “The educators here are phenomenal, dedicated and passionate about their work. You watch the commitment, and you know they absolutely love what they're doing.” (U.S. Air Force photo / Keith Lewis)
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AFRL marks 20th anniversary of DOD WPAFB STARBASE program with more than 47,000 STEM students supported to date

From left: Air Force Research Laboratory Commander Brig. Gen. Jason E. Bartolomei introduces Heidi Kennard, a high school senior at Wayne High School in Huber Heights; Christian Collins, an undergraduate student studying electrical engineering at Wright State University; and Taylor Tyson, an education specialist at the Wright Patterson Air Force Base K-12 Education Outreach Office for AFRL, during the 20th anniversary celebration of the Department of Defense STARBASE Wright-Patt program. The event was held Oct. 4, 2024, at a Child Development Center on Spinning Road in Dayton, Ohio. Each of the former DOD STARBASE Wright-Patt program participants are pursuing a career in science, technology, engineering or math, or STEM. STARBASE Wright-Patt is a K-12 DOD STEM outreach program managed by the Wright-Patterson Air Force Base Education Outreach Office and is primarily focused on fifth-grade students. (U.S. Air Force photo / Keith Lewis)
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Small Business Summit - AFRL on track to exceed 2023 small business performance metrics

Brian McJilton, director of the Air Force Research Laboratory, or AFRL, Small Business office, speaks to attendees during the AFRL enterprise-wide Small Business Summit July 23, 2024, at Dayton Tech Town in downtown Dayton. McJilton said the team is on track to meet or exceed its small business performance metrics for the fiscal year. Working with the Department of Defense offers small businesses substantial contracts and support programs, driving growth, innovation and market diversification. (U.S. Air Force photo / Aleah M. Castrejon)
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