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This is the cyberspace home of the Sister Section project between the
Stanford University AIAA chapter and the AIDAA/Euroavia Milano chapter
at the Politecnico di Milano.
Over the next weeks and months, you'll see a lot more information on
this page which will help maintain the contacts between the Stanford and
Milan groups.
Latest News: Stanford AIAA had a teleconference with representatives
from AIDAA/Euroavia Milano and AIAA San Francisco Section. The
transcript of the teleconference is posted
here.
Why?
So why is Stanford AIAA embarking on this type of partnership?
A few reasons:
- Globalization of the aerospace market.
There are many
aerospace ventures nowadays that involve more than one nation,
such as International Space Station, EuroFighter, and SeaLaunch to
name a few. As a result...
- Engineers are needed who can work in such an international
environment.
- Knowledge of international business and culture is
essential.
A Brief History:
In 1998 and 1999, the Milano student chapter of AIDAA/Euroavia presented
an idea of a permanent partnership with the AIAA San Francisco Section.
Because AIDAA/Euroavia is a student group, the Section felt that it
would be better to open up contacts and partnerships with the local
universities. In November 1999, a group of students from the Milan
group visited Stanford Aero/Astro and discussed the idea with the
officers of the school's AIAA chapter. As a result of those meetings, a
working group on the Sister Section was established in Milan, and a
proposal was drafted by the San Francisco Section to help make the
Sister Section a reality.
The Sister Section:
The objective of the Sister Section is to develop a partnership with
AIDAA/Euroavia Milan (with the assistance of the AIAA San Francisco
section) that will involve the exchange of:
- industry contacts
- publications
- scholarships and contests
- people (long-term)
The benefits of this partnership with the Milan group are the following:
- Opportunities for members to participate in exchange events
between the chapters
- A gateway to European universities and companies for internships,
research, and future employment
- A chance to meet new cultures and experience different countries
- More publicity for the Stanford AIAA and San Francisco Section
(and the same for the Italian section!)
Remember: The Sister Section is a Permanent and Ongoing
project! With the help of Stanford Aero/Astro and the members of
Stanford AIAA, we can make it a reality!!
The links below give more information about the members of the Sister Section
and their respective universities:
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