Vikas Tomar, a professor of aeronautics and astronautics, led a team of Purdue engineers that developed technology to help prevent catastrophic failures involving nuclear, energy and other materials in extreme environments.
A pair of scholarships allowed AAE Ph.D. student Nicoletta Fala to complete aerobatic flight training and work toward earning a flight instructor rating.
Logan Larson (MSAAE '13) was honored for outstanding leadership working with agency and international partners in solving issues and making recommendations for the Orion European Service Module propellant system.
AAE Professor Steven Collicott offered insight on microgravity research and development at a session at the Eisenhower Executive Office Building in Washington D.C.