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Texas A&M mechanical engineer Schneider elected AIAA Fellow
Texas A&M mechanical engineer Schneider named AIAA Fellow
COLLEGE STATION, Texas -- Texas A&M University mechanical engineering professor Dr. William Schneider has been elected a Fellow of the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA).
"It is a great honor to be selected an AIAA Fellow, especially considering I will be joining a small, very select group of top engineers and scientists in the aerospace industry. I am deeply honored," Schneider said.
Before joining the Texas A&M mechanical engineering faculty in 2000, Schneider worked at NASA as senior engineer in space systems and a Johnson Space Center assistant director for engineering. He was NASA's leading expert on mathematical engineering mechanics; structural and mechanical design; spacecraft entry thermal protection systems; and large space structures. He also worked as an engineering consultant, senior vice president and part owner of Accident Analysis Consulting Engineers for 15 years.
Schneider's research focuses on the development of inflatable habitual space structures. His honors include winning the Rotary National Stellar Award for Space Achievement from the Rotary Foundation in 1999, and his NASA awards include the Tethered Satellite System Program Manager Award in 1996 from the Marshall Space Flight Center; the Aerospace Mechanism Symposia Award in 1995; the Exceptional Engineering Medal in 1985 and 1998; the Exceptional Service Medal and the Special Achievement Award in 1981; the Shuttle Orbiter Project "Special Engineering Achievement Award" in 1994; the Superior Achievement Award in 1993; and the JSC Certificate of Commendation in 1995.
Schneider is a member of the honor society Phi Kappa Phi, the American Society of Mechanical Engineers, Tau Beta Pi and Pi Tau Sigma. He holds 12 U.S. patents and has authored or co-authored five publications and seven NASA technical briefs.
Schneider received his bachelor's degree from Louisiana State University, his master's degree from the University of Houston, and his Ph.D. from Rice University, all in mechanical engineering.
The AIAA will spotlight Schneider and other new Fellows at the Aerospace Spotlight Awards Gala May 11 in Washington, D.C. AIAA and its board of directors bestows the honor of Fellow to members who have made notable and valuable contributions to the arts, sciences or technology of aeronautics or astronautics.
For more information, contact
Source: Dr. William Schneider
wschneider@mengr.tamu.edu
Reporter: Bonnie L. Shortner
teeswriter1@tamu.edu
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