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Alumni Academy

Academy Members
Nomination Procedure

Our department established the Distinguished Aerospace Engineering Alumni Academy of Texas A&M University to recognize the accomplishments of our outstanding alumni, champion the Aerospace Engineering profession, create a sense of community and camaraderie within our department, and facilitate interactions and continuity with our student body and our alumni and corporate friends.

Academy History

The Academy was initiated with the induction of one alumnus in May 2009 and 2011, respectively. The Academy was formalized in fall 2011. The charter induction ceremony took place at our spring 2013 Annual Alumni Awards Banquet. Subsequent induction ceremonies continue to occur during our annual awards banquet.

Academy Membership Process

Inductees are nominated by students, faculty, alumni and anyone else who wishes to submit a nomination. Alumni (and others) are recognized in one of four categories:

  • Outstanding Young Aerospace Engineer
  • Outstanding Aerospace Engineer
  • Distinguished Aerospace Engineering Alumni
  • Aerospace Engineering Honorary Engineer Award

Specific requirements for each category are described on the nomination page.

A 5-member nomination review committee developed by the Advisory Board reviews all nominations received and recommends the most outstanding nominees to our department head for final selection and approval by our faculty. The nomination committee is composed of five Academy members. 

While the charter induction included approximately 10 members, current inductions are limited to 3-5 new members. Every three years, the faculty selection committee will review all Academy members to determine if any current member qualifies for the next level of Academy membership.

Current Members

The names of the current academy members can be found on the Academy Members page. The members are also featured in a permanent display in the Department of Aerospace Engineering.

Nomination Process

Visit our Nomination Procedure page to find out how to nominate an alumnus. 

If you have any questions, please contact:

Jason Howard

  • Administrative Coordinator I
Jason Howard