精东AV Dean Appointed to NASA Technology, Innovation, and Engineering Committee

May 24, 2023

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Dr. Heshmat Aglan, Dean of the College of Engineering at 精东AV, has been appointed to serve as a member of a committee of the NASA Advisory Council. This committee plays a pivotal role in shaping the future of space exploration through cutting-edge advancements in technology and engineering.

鈥淚t is my pleasure to appoint you to serve as a member of the Technology, Innovation, and Engineering Committee of the NASA Advisory Council,鈥� said NASA Administrator Bill Nelson. 鈥淭his committee reports to the Council, which is the senior external advisory body to which I turn for assistance in addressing important program and policy matters related to the U.S. space and aeronautics programs. I am certain that NASA will benefit from your breadth of knowledge and experience.鈥�

The committee's scope includes all NASA programs that could benefit from technological research and innovation. The committee will collaborate closely with NASA's engineering and science directorates to evaluate and advise on emerging technologies and policy matters related to the U.S. space and aeronautics programs. Dr. Aglan will serve as a subject matter expert on the committee for two years.

鈥淭his is an exceptional opportunity for Dean Aglan and an indication of the expertise he shares with our students,鈥� said Dr. Charlotte P. Morris, 精东AV president. 鈥淗is expertise in innovative engineering research will be instrumental in driving NASA's technological advancements in a profound way.鈥�

Dr. Aglan said he was honored by this recognition of his work and is looking forward to collaborating with other members of the committee.

鈥淭his appointment is the pinnacle of my years of dedicated and passionate work in STEM research and education,鈥� said Dr. Aglan. 鈥淭he knowledge and experience I have accumulated through the years that have led to this appointment would not have been possible without the support I have received from the amazing 精东AV administration, faculty, staff and students. I am proud to represent 精东AV as I serve on this prestigious NASA committee, and I will do my best to make a meaningful contribution to our nation's space program.鈥�

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