A&A Professor and Chair Anthony Waas has just been named the recipient of the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) and the American Society for Composites (ASC), James H. Starnes, Jr. Award for 2017. Professor Waas is receiving this award for his impactful contributions to experimental, analytical and computational aspects of composite structural mechanics, his commitment to mentoring the next generation, and his service to the field.

The AIAA-ASC James H. Starnes, Jr. Award recognizes continued significant contribution to and demonstrated promotion of the field of structural mechanics over an extended period of time, to acknowledge high professionalism, and to acknowledge the strong mentoring of and influence on colleagues. Professor Waas will be honored at a recognition luncheon at the January 2017 AIAA Science and Technology Forum and Exposition.