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SUMMARY:SpaceTech 2026: The Space Innovation Ecosystem
DESCRIPTION:Join us for SpaceTech 2026\, AeroAstro’s annual conference exploring the present and future of space technology. \nThis year’s theme\, “The Space Innovation Ecosystem\,” explores what it takes to turn research into impact – how early-stage concepts become startups\, how teams secure funding and partnerships\, and how academic innovation fits into the broader space industry. \nProf. David Miller will deliver the morning keynote\, followed by a celebration of Prof. Miller’s Space Systems Lab\, featuring a panel of SSL alumni. \nThe conference will feature a SpaceTech Expo and networking hour\, along with tables and demos running throughout the day; student lightning talks with audience judging and awards; and panels with academic and industry leaders.
URL:https://aeroastro.mit.edu/event/spacetech-2026-the-space-innovation-ecosystem/
LOCATION:Media Lab
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SUMMARY:Comm Lab: Preparing for Effective Meetings
DESCRIPTION:This workshop will cover the basics of preparing for and conducting effective meetings. We will discuss how to get the most out of a variety of meeting types by considering preparation\, implementation\, and evaluation to help ensure that your meetings accomplish their desired goals.
URL:https://aeroastro.mit.edu/event/comm-lab-preparing-for-effective-meetings/
LOCATION:33-206
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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SUMMARY:Digital Engineering for Prototyping Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Overview of MIT Lincoln Laboratory (MIT LL) Digital Engineering Approach\nPanel Discussion on the Future of Engineering with MIT LL Leaders \nDiscussion Session on Applying Digital Approaches to Prototyping\nCase Study: Developing Camera Drone Swarm for Concert Venue
URL:https://aeroastro.mit.edu/event/digital-engineering-for-prototyping-workshop/
LOCATION:33-116
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260410T130000
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SUMMARY:Hardware Engineering in an AI Native World
DESCRIPTION:Modern aerospace programs—and even student engineering teams—still struggle with fragmented tools\, scattered data\, and slow\, manual validation. Meanwhile\, AI agents and “vibe coding” promise a faster\, more intuitive way to build. But can that work for real\, high-stakes hardware?\nIn this talk\, Istari Digital explores what it means to be AI-native in hardware engineering. Moving beyond copilots\, we look at a future where AI systems actively participate in the engineering loop—navigating complex models\, running analyses\, and helping close the gap between design and verification.\nGrounded in digital engineering and code-driven workflows\, we’ll show how these approaches accelerate iteration\, reduce friction\, and unlock new ways to build complex systems. \nWe’ll also share how MIT students can get involved—including Summer 2026 internships at Istari Digital.
URL:https://aeroastro.mit.edu/event/hardware-engineering-in-an-ai-native-world/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Seminar,Special Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260421T093000
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SUMMARY:MIT/Harvard Aerospace Medical Symposium
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a gathering of students\, doctors\, and scientists featuring opening talks\, fireside chats\, and faculty panels by leaders in spaceflight biology and aerospace medicine\, along with plenty of time for networking and mingling with others passionate about space\, health\, and human performance. Light food\, refreshments\, and coffee will be available starting at 9:30am! A full schedule will be provided in the weeks to come – feel free to come to part or all!
URL:https://aeroastro.mit.edu/event/mit-harvard-aerospace-medical-symposium/
LOCATION:37-252\, 70 Vassar St\, Cambridge\, MA\, 02139\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lecture/Talk,Seminar,Special Event
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260422
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260423
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SUMMARY:Earth Observation Symposium
DESCRIPTION:Join MIT AeroAstro and Earth\, Atmospheric\, and Planetary Sciences (EAPS) for the Earth Observation Symposium\, a day-long exploration of satellite-based research and innovation for Earth Day on April 22 2026.  \nThis symposium will convene researchers from across MIT and affiliated networks to highlight how satellites allow us to monitor weather systems\, track climate change\, study ecosystems\, and better understand the patterns shaping our planet.  \nThe program features a keynote address by Susan Solomon\, Lee and Geraldine Martin Professor of Environmental Studies and Chemistry\, internationally recognized for her leadership in atmospheric science. The day will also include faculty talks and panels\, lightning talks and poster sessions from students and researchers\, and opportunities to connect with colleagues working across this interdisciplinary field.  \nCelebrate MIT’s pioneering role in Earth observation\, a field first explored right here in Boston\, and join us in exploring how satellite science continues to advance research\, technology\, and society. \nProgram\nPart 1\nEAPS Atrium\, Building 55 \n10:00–10:05 | Welcome and introduction | Prof. Olivier de Weck and Prof. Arlene Fiore \n10:05–10:10 | Symposium overview | Prof. Daniel Varon and Dr. Afreen Siddiqi \n10:10–10:40 | Keynote  \nSusan Solomon\, Lee and Geraldine Martin Professor of Environmental Studies and Chemistry \nInterpreting Earth observation regarding ozone\, detection and attribution of climate change\, and future challenges. \n11:00–11:50 | Panel  \nEarth observation for environmental science and society: emerging technologies and applications \nSherrie Wang\, Assistant Professor\, MIT MechE\, IDSS\, and LIDS; PI of the Earth Intelligence Lab at MIT \nTaylor Perron\, Cecil and Ida Green Professor of Earth\, Atmospheric and Planetary Sciences\n \nDava Newman\, Apollo Program Professor\, Aeronautics and Astronautics \nDaniel Varon\, Boeing Career Development Professor in Aeronautics and Astronautics \n12:00–1:00 | Lunch + networking  \n1:00–2:00 | Lightning Talks \nStudents\, faculty\, and researchers on interdisciplinary topics in Earth Observation  \n2:00–3:30 | Featured Speakers \nXiong Liu\, Senior physicist\, Center for Astrophysics\, Harvard & Smithsonian\nTEMPO Mission: The Smithsonian/NASA TEMPO observatory measures the atmosphere over North America from a geostationary satellite\, specifically tracking air quality in unprecedented detail. \nDara Entekhabi\, Bacardi And Stockholm Water Foundations Professor\, MIT Civil and Environmental Engineering\nThe Soil Moisture Active Passive (SMAP) Mission: Launched in 2015\, the SMAP satellite measured high-resolution global measurements of near-surface soil moisture and its freeze-thaw state. These measurements allow significantly improved estimates of water\, energy and carbon transfers between the land and atmosphere. \nVincent Leslie\, Technical Staff\, MIT Lincoln Laboratory\nThe NASA TROPICS CubeSat constellation mission is currently providing wide-swath microwave observations of tropical cyclones in twelve channels spanning 90-205 GHz at unprecedented revisit rates to improve our basic scientific understanding of how storms form and evolve and to improve our ability to forecast storm track and intensity. \nPart 2\n3:30–5:00: Poster session
URL:https://aeroastro.mit.edu/event/earth-observation-symposium/
LOCATION:Building 55
CATEGORIES:Special Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260514T151500
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SUMMARY:Master's Thesis Showcase
DESCRIPTION:The AeroAstro Dept. and Comm Lab are hosting a Master’s Thesis Showcase for SM students to share and celebrate their hard work. This will be an informal poster session for the wider AeroAstro community\, faculty\, and staff.
URL:https://aeroastro.mit.edu/event/masters-thesis-showcase-2/
LOCATION:Neumann Hangar\, MIT Building 17\, first floor
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