LAA Membership & Board Meetings
2025-04-08 11:30 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | LaRC NACA Room & Teams, 10 W. Taylor St., Hampton, VA, United States
We are pleased to announce our speaker for our April 8, 2025, LAA General Membership meeting will be Mr. Bradley Weidenhammer from the Virginia Department of Transportation.

Student Research Conference
2025-04-22 08:30 - 16:00 | Hampton University, 100 E Queen Street, Hampton, VA, 23668
Virginia Space Grant Consortium — Celebrating their 2024-2025 STEM research scholarship and fellowship recipients from UVA, Virginia Tech, ODU, William & Mary, Hampton University, and the Virginia Community College System. Graduate fellows will present their NASA-related research in short talks, and undergraduate scholarship recipients will have several
poster sessions. Agenda and links to student research papers available after April 8 at https://vsgc.odu.edu/student-research-conference/
Let Charlie Dunton (cvdunton@me.com ) know if you attend.

Air Power Over Hampton Roads Air Show
2025-04-26 09:00 - 2025-04-27 15:00
NASA Langley is looking for LAA volunteers. Please contact Chelsea Chandler, NASA Langley Education Specialist (chelsea.p.chandler@nasa.gov), and Charlie Dunton (cvdunton@me.com) if you are interested.

LAA Membership and Board Meetings
2025-05-13 11:30 - 14:00 | LaRC NACA Room & Teams, 10 W. Taylor St., Hampton, VA, United States
May topic will be Entrepreneurial Information & Life Experiences with speakers James Doe (Associate Director, REaKTOR Innovation Center) and Steve Sandford (Founder and Chief Technology Officer, Psionic).

Sign Up: VESSS/VASTS Mentoring & Judging Opportunities
2025-06-05 08:00 - 2025-06-15 17:00
Hello LAA Members — The Virginia Space Grant Consortium is requesting LAA volunteer mentors and judges to help with the Virginia Earth Systems Science Scholars (VESSS) and Virginia Aerospace Science & Technology Scholars (VASTS) summer programs.
There are multiple dates in the June and July timeframe (see below dates and times) to volunteer! We hope you will consider helping these very important student programs!
Volunteers are asked to please fill out the Microsoft form by 6/15/25: VESSS and VASTS Volunteer Opportunities Summer 2025
VESSS Opportunities:
Mentoring – July 7 & July 21
Time: 1:30 pm – 3:30 pm
Judging – July 10 & July 24
Time: 12:15 pm – 2:15 pm
VASTS Mentoring Opportunities:
June 23 through 26; July 14 through 17; and July 28 through July 31
Time: Drop-in anytime between 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
If you have any questions, please reach out to Charlie Dunton (cvdunton@me.com) or Kathy Ferrare (kferrare@verizon.net).

LAA Membership and Board Meetings
2025-06-10 11:30 - 14:00 | LaRC NACA Room & Teams, 10 W. Taylor St., Hampton, VA, United States
June topic will be NINETY-NINES® INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATION OF WOMEN and speakers will be Linda Bangert (LAA member) and Chief Gary Bright, NASA Langley Chief of Protective Services.

Event: Radio Control Scale Fly-In
2025-06-21 07:30 - 20:30
This item came to us by way of the LaRC Aviation Enthusiasts Group. The Newport News Park Radio Control Group is holding a Radio Control Model Scale Fly-In on June 21. The flyer is attached and there is a FaceBook page describing the event and location. We do not know their wind limits for flying or if there were showers that day, so if the weather looks questionable you may want to check out the Facebook page for any updates, or email the contact in the flyer (Juan R. Cruz at jrcmer2004@Verizon.net).

Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100064759928414
Event Page: https://www.facebook.com/events/1000674382122046

Annual LAA Picnic
2025-07-08 16:00 - 19:00
LAA Summer Picnic – Friendship, Food, and Fun are on the agenda!

Date: Tuesday, July 8, 2025

Please fill out the picnic form by Monday, June 23rd: LAA Picnic (July 8, 2025)
Location: NASA Langley Cafeteria (indoor and outdoor seating)
Time: 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm (Dinner at 5:00 pm)

Menu:
Pulled Pork Barbeque with buns, All Beef Hamburgers with buns and condiments, Cole Slaw, Potato Salad, and Mac and Cheese
Vegetarian Option: Shredded Jackfruit in barbeque sauce (Requests for this option need to be placed when submitting this form.)
Dessert: Fresh baked cookies
Refreshments: Ice Water and Iced Tea will be provided. Additional refreshments can be purchased at Afterburners.
Cost: $30/person
Payment: There are two preferred methods of payment listed below.
1) Langley Federal Credit Union Bank Transfer – Langley Research Center Alumni account 796160-S0003 (smart checking) – if you already have this set-up, otherwise discontinued at this time.
2) Check made out to the Langley Alumni Association and mailed to: Ray Rhew, LAA Treasurer, 4017 Martins Point Road, Kitty Hawk, NC 27949
If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact Charlie Dunton (cvdunton@me.com) or Kathy Ferrare (kferrare@verizon.net)

First to Mars – Viking Precedents and Culture
2025-07-11 16:00 - 18:00 | NASA Langley Research Center, 2 Langley Blvd, Hampton, VA, United States
The AIAA Hampton Roads Section is presenting — First to Mars – Viking Precedents and Culture with Ms. Rachel Tillman.
Ms. Tillman is the Founder/Director of The Viking Mars Missions Education & Preservation Project (VMMWPP).

Date: Friday, July 11, 2025
Time of Talk: Fom 4 – 5:30 PM
Q&A: 5:30 – 6 PM
Location: NASA Langley Research Center, Pearl Young Theater (room 108), IESB (Building 2012)

The AIAA has requested everyone fill out the registration form whether you plan on attending in-person or on-line. Those that are not able to make it to the Pearl Young can register to receive instructions on connecting into the meeting.

Need a one day badge for this event? Contact Patricia Revolinsky at aiaa.hrs.chair@gmail.com and Rachel Tillman at Rachel@thevikingpreservationproject.org to get a visitor’s pass to come on center. Please follow the instructions on the attached flier by Friday, June 27th.

Abstract:
The Viking Missions were the foundation of Mars surface exploration, setting precedents not only with the first successful landing on Mars, but also with the organizational structure defined with precision and intention by LaRC, and myriad engineering innovations including the elements of what continues to be the optimal Mars EDL (entry descent and landing), and the most ambitious science investigations to date. What is not well known is the journey to get there, which has been meticulously reconstructed by Rachel Tillman, of The Viking Mars Missions Education and Preservation Project a 501c3
nonprofit dedicated to preserving and reconstructing the mission archives, artifacts, and history through hundreds of Oral history interviews with LaRC, Ames, JPL, KSC, Martin Marietta, and more, Vikings. This talk shares not just some of these unique stories, but the immense influence Viking has on exploration, and how we continue to teach lessons of science, engineering, and leadership through a Viking lens.
Biography – Ms. Rachel Tillman:
Rachel Tillman grew up with Viking, her Father serving on the Science Team and later as the only NGO to take over a mission from NASA. Viking shaped her educational choices and she continues to support others mentoring and educating students (and adults) around the world. A passion that began when she helped her father create the Smithsonian Air and Space Museum exhibit “The Viking View of Mars” in 1982. She has been doing the work of preserving the mission ever since. Not only does she lead this work, but she has developed a framework for and is an expert on the emerging Space Archeology field, integrating technology into exhibits and educational experience.

Volunteer Opportunity: NASA Langley Job Fair
2025-07-21 10:00 - 14:00 | NASA Langley Research Center, 2 Langley Blvd, Hampton, VA, United States
LAA Members — NASA Langley is quickly putting together a job fair next Monday and they are requesting LAA’s support.
LAA Activity: Participate in mock interviews and resume reviews
Date of event: Monday, July 21st
Time: 10 am to 1 pm, with an extra hour from 1 pm to 2 pm for summer interns
Place: B2102 / Reid Center
RSVP: Please respond to Kathy Ferrare (Kferrare@verizon.net) by Thursday, July 17th

Do you need a one-day badge: Please send Kathy your legal name and email address with your RSVP response.

LAA Membership and Board Meetings
2025-08-12 11:30 - 14:00 | LaRC NACA Room & Teams, 10 W. Taylor St., Hampton, VA, United States
August topic will be Sierra Space Dream Chaser and speakers will be Walt Engelund, former Deputy Associate Administrator for Programs — Space Technology Mission Directorate (STMD) and Frank Taylor former Senior Director of Technology– Sierra Space.

Volunteer Opportunity: NASA Langley's 2025 Youth Day
2025-08-14 13:00 - 15:00 | NASA Langley Research Center, 2 Langley Blvd, Hampton, VA, United States
NASA Langley has extended an invitation to members of the Langley Alumni Association to volunteer during the 2025 Langley Youth Day! If you are interested, please email Chelsea Chandler with a cc: to Kathy Ferrare.
Youth Day Goal: The goal of this event is to share knowledge of NASA careers and inspire the next generation of wonderers.
Youth Day NASA Langley Contact: Chelsea Chandler at Larcengagement@mail.nasa.gov

Volunteer Planning Meeting: Wednesday, July 9th at 11:30 am (Chelsea will provide you the planning meeting information when you contact her.)
Langley Youth Day Event:
Date: August 14th
Time: 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m {Note: Entire Youth Day event is 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.}
Place: NASA Gym
Volunteer Activity: NASA Langley is asking for interested current and former Langley employees to volunteer during an exhibit in the STEM Zone. This would involve having a hands-on activity or demonstration to share your work at Langley Research Center with employees and their children.
If an LAA member would like to volunteer at this event, they can bring a hands-on activity or Langley’s OSTEM office, can help them find an activity to highlight the work they did for NASA. For example, Dave Schuster, has used our Peeps Under Pressure kit to highlight his NASA knowledge in the past, but he also has several items of his own that he brings along. Once the OSTEM office knows who is coming and who needs a related activity, Chelsea can start the process of finding ones that match.
Thank you very much for considering to volunteer for this activity that can inspire our next generation of wonderers!

Aviation Day
2025-08-19 11:30 - 14:00 | LaRC NACA Room, NASA Langley Research Center, Hampton, VA, 236681
Note: Due to timing, no one-day badges will be processed.
Sponsored by RD and LAEPA*
Tidewater Soaring Society (TSS) glider display outside cafeteria – 10:00am-2:00pm
• www.tidewatersoaring.org
NACA Room
• Julie Young: Part107Ops** – 10:30am
• Lou Glaab: Intro to Soaring – 11:30am
• Ary Glantz: Long-EZ*** Build Project – 12:15pm
• Ryan Royal, Keith Hoffler, & Gary Lohr: Ask a Pilot/Ask a Controller – 1:00pm-2:00pm
Cafeteria
• Nicole Oman & Grace Harrington – Make your own Aviation Day button – 11:30am – 1:00pm
*Langley Aviation Enthusiasts & Pilots Association (Kara Latorella; k.a.latorella@nasa.gov)
** FAA’s regulations for the operation of small unmanned aircraft systems (sUAS)
***The Long-EZ is a tandem 2-seat homebuilt experimental aircraft designed by Burt Rutan

VASBA Speaker Social - RSVP Requested
2025-08-21 16:00 - 18:30 | Tradition Brewing Company, 700 Thimble Shoals Blvd, Suite 103, Newport News, VA, 23606, United States
You’re invited to a VASBA Speaker Social

Come Enjoy a Drink and Socialize with Your Colleagues
Special Speaker: Rick Dwyer, Executive Director
Hampton Roads Military and Federal Facilities Alliance
Rick will speak to us about
The Hampton Roads Military and Federal Presence

When is it?
Thursday, August 21, 2025, 4:30 – 6:00Where is it?
Tradition Brewing Company
700 Thimble Shoals Blvd, Suite 103
Newport News, VA 23606

How much will it cost?
The event is free to attend. Buy your own drink.
To help give us and idea of head count please RSVP to info@vasba.aero
Thanks!

What is VASBA?
VASBA is statewide nonprofit trade association representing the aerospace industry in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Membership includes more than 25 companies, nonprofits and individuals representing various facets of the industry to advocate for the aerospace industry before federal, state and local policy makers. VASBA events provide networking opportunities for aerospace industry participants with colleagues, industry leaders and policy makers. Aerospace companies, research labs, academic institutions, individuals and professional service firms are welcome to participate.

LAA Membership and Board Meetings
2025-09-09 11:30 - 14:00 | LaRC NACA Room & Teams, 10 W. Taylor St., Hampton, VA, United States
September topics will be Scientifically Calibrated In-flight Imagery (SCIFLI) and Emeritus Langley Association (ELA) Program.

Jennifer Inman of Langley’s Aerothermodynamics Branch will speak on SCIFLI’s use of telescopes, both ground and flight based, to obtain engineering quality data on spacecraft during launch and reentry.
Neyda Abreu will give a presentation on the new Emeritus Langley Associate (ELA) Program (formerly the Distinguished Research Associate Program).

LAA Membership and Board Meetings
2025-10-14 11:30 - 14:00 | LaRC NACA Room & Teams, 10 W. Taylor St., Hampton, VA, United States
October topic will be Katrina 20th Anniversary Presentation.

Dave Throckmorton, Deputy Center Dir of Stennis Space Center at the time of Katrina, will share his experiences involving Katrina at both Stennis & Michoud.
UPDATE: Kim Ward, Virginia Air and Space Science Center Gallery Engagement Manger, will be talking to us about volunteer opportunities at the NASA Langley Visitor Center.

LAA Membership and Board Meetings
2025-11-18 11:30 - 14:00 | LaRC NACA Room & Teams, 10 W. Taylor St., Hampton, VA, United States
November topic will be Life After Langley.

Three LAA members will speak about recent trips they have made: Roman Perez will speak on his recent cruise to Alaska, while Amy Radford will give a presentation on her trip to Ireland, and Jill Marlowe will discuss her trip to Japan.

Holiday Luncheon
2025-12-09 13:30 - 16:00 | Surf Rider, 105 Rens Rd, Poquoson, VA, 23662, United States
This year’s Holiday Luncheon will be held at 1:30 PM at Surf Rider in Poquoson, 105 Rens Rd. More details to follow.

NASA Langley Combined Federal Campaign Chili Cook-Off
2025-12-11 11:00 - 13:00 | NASA Langley Research Center, 2 Langley Blvd, Hampton, VA, United States
The NASA Langley Combined Federal Campaign (CFC) Chili Cook-Off is fast approaching and we need your help!
Date: Thursday, December 11
Time: 11:00 – 1:00 pm (set-up starts at 10:30 am)
Place: NASA Langley Reid Center (Building 1202 / Integrated Engineering Services Building)
RSVP: Please fill out the google form by Thursday, December 4th (4:00 pm): CFC Chili Cook-Off Participation
(Filling out the form will provide us information on obtaining a one-day badge and your participation at the LAA table).
Neil O’Connor is the LAA organizer for this event (Thanks Neil)!
We plan on setting up a table with multiple chili options. We’ll also be doing some recruiting for the LAA. If you would like to participate by bringing some chili or just helping by staffing the table and/or recruiting, please join us. You can volunteer for one hour and then visit other chili tables if you would like as well. If you typically like to bring something to accompany your chili, such as cornbread, please feel free to do so. Please also bring a serving spoon!

Langley Research Center Director's Social
2025-12-15 14:00 - 16:00 | NASA Langley Research Center, 2 Langley Blvd, Hampton, VA, United States
Please gather with us for an afternoon of holiday cheer to recognize the accomplishments of the year and come together for fellowship and celebration. Hors d’oeuvres and drinks will be served. Enjoy raffle prizes and giveaways throughout the event!
Date: Monday, December 15, 2025 (This is a change from our LAA November meeting charts that said December 9th.)
Time: 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Place: NASA Langley Reid Conference Center (B2102/IESB)
RSVP: None required
One-Day Badge Request response due by Monday, December 8 @ 5:00 pm: If you and/or a family member needs a one-day badge, please fill out the google form: One-Day Badge Request for Director’s Social

LAA Annual Meeting
2026-01-13 11:30 - 14:00 | LaRC NACA Room & Teams, 10 W. Taylor St., Hampton, VA, United States
January’s topics will be Elections and Bylaw Approval.

LAA Membership and Board Meetings
2026-02-10 11:30 - 14:00 | LaRC NACA Room & Teams, 10 W. Taylor St., Hampton, VA, United States
Please join us on February 10, 2026, for our monthly LAA General Membership and Board Meetings. We are honored to welcome Mr. Jeffrey (Jeff) Herath, Deputy Director, Space Technology and Exploration Directorate, NASA Langley Research Center, who will talk about NASA Langley’s support of the upcoming March ARTEMIS II launch.

Volunteer Opportunity - Aerial Drone Competition
2026-02-21 08:00 - 17:00 | NASA Langley Research Center, 2 Langley Blvd, Hampton, VA, United States
The Aerial Drone Competition is a competition for middle and high school students. Students compete in teamwork, piloting and autonomous flight missions.

Time: 8:00am-5:00pm ​
Place: NASA Langley Reid Center (B2102)
Responsibilities: Check-In assistance, field reset operators, referees, scorekeepers, inspectors, judges etc.​
For more details click here ​​

LAA Membership and Board Meetings
2026-03-10 11:30 - 14:00 | LaRC NACA Room, NASA Langley Research Center, Hampton, VA, 236681
Please join us on March 10, 2026, for our monthly LAA General Membership and Board Meetings. We are honored to welcome Dr. Trina Dyal, Acting Center Director of NASA Langley Research Center, who will provide an update on the state of NASA Langley. As March is Women’s History Month, we are especially grateful to have Dr. Dyal with us to share her insights and leadership. We look forward to an inspiring and informative briefing!

LAA Membership and Board Meetings
2026-04-14 11:30 - 14:00 | LaRC NACA Room, NASA Langley Research Center, Hampton, VA, 236681
Please join us on April 14, 2026, for our monthly LAA General Membership and Board Meetings. We are honored to welcome LAA’s own Rick Ross, who will talk about “Charlatans, Swindlers and Bilks.”

Retirement Celebration
2026-05-01 15:00 - 17:00 | NASA Langley Research Center, 2 Langley Blvd, Hampton, VA, United States
Retirement celebration for employees who retired in the period of January 1, 2025, through January 31, 2026. Celebration activities will be held in the Reid Center.

LAA Membership and Board Meetings
2026-05-12 11:30 - 14:00 | LaRC NACA Room, NASA Langley Research Center, Hampton, VA, 236681
Please join us on May 12, 2026, for our monthly LAA General Membership and Board Meetings. We are honored to welcome Ms. Lori Ozoroski, Deputy Project Manager for Civil Supersonics, High-Speed Flight Project, NASA Langley Research Center, who will provide a Project Update: QUESST X-59 Soars: A New Era in Supersonic Flight Begins presentation.

LAA Membership and Board Meetings
2026-06-09 11:30 - 14:00 | LaRC NACA Room, NASA Langley Research Center, Hampton, VA, 236681
Please join us on June 9, 2026, for our monthly LAA General Membership and Board Meetings. We are honored to welcome Dr. Kevin Marlowe who will be presenting “Using AI to Power Up Your Retirement.”

LAA 2026 Summer Picnic
2026-07-14 16:00 - 19:00

LAA Membership and Board Meetings
2026-08-11 11:30 - 14:00 | LaRC NACA Room, NASA Langley Research Center, Hampton, VA, 236681
