Seminar: NASA Aeronautics Enterprise Overview

Abstract:

Presentation will include an overview of the current NASA Aeronautics research endeavors from NASA Headquarters through the Fundamental Aeronautics Program and its four constituent Projects with efforts executed at the four research field centers.  The presentation will also include an introductory overview of the newly announced NASA Aeronautics Research Strategic Vision and the drivers behind the Strategic Vision.  These topics will provide a context for discussion of implications for engineering education.

Bio:

Since September 2009, Esker has served as the deputy director for the Fundamental Aeronautics Program under the NASA Aeronautics Research Mission Directorate at NASA Headquarters in Washington, DC.  NASA's Fundamental Aeronautics Program works to enable a future where a variety of advanced aircraft exist that will fly faster, cleaner, quieter, and use less fuel. Researchers in this program advance the innovative concepts, tools, technologies, and knowledge for future subsonic and supersonic commercial aircraft and advanced rotorcraft - revolutionary design solutions for the performance and environmental challenges of future.  Previously Esker held positions at NASA's Glenn Research Center in Cleveland. From 2006 through 2009, she was deputy project manager for the Fundamental Aeronautics Program's Subsonic Rotary Wing Project. Prior to 2006, she worked in a variety of project management positions supporting the Low Emissions Alternative Propulsion (LEAP) Project under the Vehicle Systems Program, the Propulsion Base Research and Technology Program, the General Aviation Propulsion Program, and the Advanced Subsonic Technology Program. She also served as deputy chief and acting chief of the Propulsion Systems Analysis Office.

Hosted by Professor Mike Benzakein