ASME/AIAA/IEEE Houston Sections Joint Dinner Meeting: The Texas High Speed Train

Carlos Aguilar, PhD, Texas Central Railway

Thursday, July 16

Registration & Networking: 5:30 pm

Presentation: 6:15 pm

ABSTRACT

Texas Central is developing a world-class, high speed train connecting Dallas and Houston via high speed (190 mph) in a 90-minute transit that includes a 15-minute Brazos Valley stop in Grimes County midway between Huntsville and College Station, Texas. Life on the high-speed train: http://devtxcentral.wpengine.com/

BIOGRAPHY

Carlos Aguilar is President & CEO, Board of Director Member at Texas Central, a private, Texas-based company that is developing the high-speed passenger railway and associated facilities for “The Texas High-Speed Train.” He has a BSME from Duke, and MS & PhD degrees in Technological Science from Stirling University (Stirling, Scotland), as well as a 35+ year career working at the Ex-Im Bank, Bechtel, BrightSource and CH2M.

Note:
ASME meetings are open to all. Membership is encouraged but not required to attend. Professional Development Hour (PDH) certificates will be available to participants at the conclusion of the event.

RSVP $35 in advance ($15 for students) at https://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/4609545. Bring a Friend, Get a Prize! Late reservations ($50) at the door. Professional Development Hour (PDH) certificates will be available to participants at the conclusion of the event.

Event Flyer: ASME-AIAA-IEEE_July2020MtgFlyer-

54 Years in Service of NASA – A Learning Experience

The AIAA Houston Section is inviting you to a lively discussion with Dr. Kumar Krishen about his lessons learned while serving NASA for 54 Years. Please see the event flyer for the meeting password and Dr. Krishen’s biography.

Thursday, April 30, 2020
5:30 pm
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DeBakey High School 2020 Scientific Symposium

Engage with high school students to inspire future professionals and share your experiences!

Friday, February 14, 2020

8:35 am – 10:00 am, 10:10 am – 11:45 am

DeBakey High School

2545 Pressler Houston, TX 77030

This is an opportunity to describe your work, career pathway, and professional experiences.

If you are able to present, please complete and return the following RSVP form.

Let us continue to provide invaluable support to the youth and the future of STEM!

October Events

Welcome back to another exciting year of AIAA Houston events!

On the horizon for the month of October:

  • AIAA Houston Social – Thursday, October 1, 5:30pm, Golfcrest Country Club – Free (More details)
  • An Evening with Brian Babin – Monday, October 5, 5:30pm, Space Center Houston – $0-27 (More details/RSVP today!)
  • Wings Over Houston – Saturday, October 17 – Sunday, October 18, Ellington Field (More details)