GREATER PHILADELPHIA AIAA / ASME
3^rd Annual AEROSPACE / MECHANICAL ENGINEERING MINI-SYMPOSIUM

THE ENGINEERING INNOVATION SHOWCASE OF PHILADELPHIA

March 17, 2007 – DoubleTree Guest Suites, Plymouth Meeting, PA

CALL FOR ABSTRACTS

See the latest developments in local Aerospace & Mechanical Engineering technology!
Abstracts solicited for oral presentations and poster session.

SUGGESTED SESSION TOPICS (but not limited to):
•    Energy & Propulsion Systems – Fuel cells, hydrogen technologies, advanced cycles, thermal-fluids, heat transfer
•    Micro & Macro Materials – Nano-technology, MEMS, ceramics, composites, polymers, smart materials, manufacturing techniques
•    Modeling & Simulation – CFD, FEA, manned simulators, trajectory analyses
•    Sensors & Controls – Smart sensors, control methodologies, non-destructive methods, laser-based techniques
•    Vehicle Design and R&D – Manned and UAV, ground, sea, air, space
Vibrations & Dynamics – Rotor and machinery dynamics, acoustics, passive and active damping, noise control

Abstract Format & Submission – All submissions should be single page abstracts not exceeding 500 words, in PDF format.  The body of the abstract should be preceded by an author/title block.  The title should appear centered in capital letters, followed by the authors’ names, organizations, phone numbers, and e-mail.  Presenter’s name and mailing address MUST follow the body of the abstract.  Please note if abstract is to be considered for oral presentation or for the poster session. 
Student Submissions – Student submissions are limited to a maximum of 2 per faculty advisor.  This limit will be strictly enforced.  Additional submissions beyond this limit WILL NOT be considered.  All student submissions must list a faculty advisor.
Submit Abstracts To – aiaa-philly@hotmail.com
For More Information – Contact the conference co-chairs:                                           See the AIAA/ASME Web sites:
                Peter Cavallo (AIAA) – cavallo@craft-tech.com  215-766-152                      www.homepage.villanova.edu/charles.marston/AIAA
                John Wolf (ASME) – john.j.wolf@villanova.edu  610-291-6642                    www.sections.asme.org/philadelphia

How to Register

Via the Web:                                                                                                        Via the Mail:
We are again pleased to offer web registration this year                                 You may also register by sending a check along with the
through Acteva.  Attendees preferring to pay by credit                                    completed registration form to:
card must register on-line by clicking on:  
www.acteva.com/go/aiaa                                                                                      Mrs. Lana Vernati
                                                                                                                               Mechanical Engineering Department,
Refund Policy:                                                                                                     Villanova University
No refund requests will be honored if registering via                                             800 Lancaster Avenue,
the Web.  Web registration is final.                                                                       Villanova, Pennsylvania  19085

Registration Form

Make Check Payable to: AIAA Greater Philadelphia Section
Name: _________________________________________________
Organization: ___________________________________________
Address: _______________________________________________
Phone: ________________________________________________
Email: _________________________________________________

                                                                                                                             Regular         Student
                Registration prior to February 20, 2007                                               $75.00        $25.00
                Registration on or after February 20, 2007                                         $80.00        $25.00                                                             

The registration fee provides for attendance at the technical sessions, a copy of the Mini-Symposium booklet containing abstracts of all presentations, breakfast, luncheon, and a guest speaker.