“Show Me the Planets! NASA’s Exoplanet Exploration” San Fernando Valley Chapter meeting on December 12 Our galaxy is not nearly as lonely as we once wondered – and we now know this because astronomers have discovered thousands of planets...

“A New Source of Skilled Workers” San Fernando Valley Chapter meeting on October 17 Your business consultant says “I surveyed your employees and 50% of them have decided to retire between today and the next five years!” What now?...

“Leading and Managing Change” San Fernando Valley Chapter meeting on September 19 For A&D companies, “change is the only constant.” Forces include lean manufacturing, composites, additive manufacturing, pressures for price reductions, the challenges of a global marketplace and global...

“Persistence: The Value of Taking the Long View” San Fernando Valley Chapter meeting on August 15 Exploring space with robots and humans requires persistence and taking the long view; it is not uncommon for mission objectives to take many...

“The Challenges for Small Companies in Doing Business with Big Companies” San Fernando Valley Chapter meeting on July 18 Please join us in Sherman Oaks, CA, on Tuesday, July 18, 7:30–9:00am, when David Sharp, Senior Manager of Procurement and...