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WIA Europe Q1
Newsletter
January- April 2017
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www.wia-europe.org
IN THIS ISSUE
WIA EUROPE NEXT EVENTS
Annual General
Assembly
Event at Le Bourget
WIA GLOBAL NETWORK
NEWS
WIA EUROPE GRANT
PROGRAMME
WIA EUROPE LOCAL
GROUP ACTIVITIES AND
EVENTS
On June 20th , from 12am to 13pm, the 10th annual WIA-Europe
General Assembly will be held in Paris and hosted by CNES at its headquarters (2 place Maurice Quetin, 75039 PARIS CEDEX 1). During the General Assembly will be announced changes and news for the next year to share with you. The detailed agenda will be available soon on our website and follow us . Attendance Deadline: confirmation is requested within May 30th by sending an e-mail to [email protected] and specifying your name, function and company, or similar information. Don’t forget
to book your place.
We are glad to meet you in Paris!
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WIA EUROPE NEXT EVENTS
On June 20th , from 16pm to 18pm, WIA-Europe organizes an event at Le Bourget hosted by ESA Pavilion.
The first agenda includes: • WIA E President and ESA DG Welcome • Round Table on ““Our common future on space and security.
Where are we today?” with authoritative speakers • Testimonial Video • Exhibition “Space Girls and Space Women. Paving the way to
the future” • Traditional Award Ceremony, • Networking reception
Save the date and follow us on our website
detailed agenda will come soon...
ANNUAL GENERAL ASSEMBLY
EVENT AT LE BOURGET
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One of WIA's key strategic goals is to position the organization to implement its mission globally. We are honored to announce that WIA Japan and WIA Mexico have been officially established. WIA Mexico and WIA Japan join WIA's strong global network with WIA Europe, WIA Canada and WIA South Africa.
When asked about her passion for helping WIA to expand their global networks, WIA Chair Shelli Brunswick said that, "In space, there are no glass ceilings. Women in Aerospace is committed to fostering the growth of our industry by empowering and inspiring women around the world.“ The formal announcement ceremony has held at the Inaugural Women's Global Gathering, taking place at the Space Foundation's 33rd Space Symposium.
Expanding WIA's Global Networks continues to be a priority for WIA. The application process for additional global networks will be held between August and October of each year. The networks that qualify and are approved by WIA's Board of Directors will be announced annually.
Through global networks, WIA have the ability to build a
collaborative environment where men and women from
all countries can connect and make a difference.
The aerospace industry is truly a global partnership.
WIA is pleased to be at the forefront of this movement.
WIA GLOBAL NETWORK NEWS
NEW WIA JAPAN AND MEXICO OFFICIAL ESTABLISHED
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GRANTS PROGRAMME
WIA Europe is pleased to announce that also this year the call for its 2017, 2nd semester Grants Programme has been issued. The deadline for submissions for the second semester of 2017 was April 30, 2017. WIA Europe with the grant of €500 offers the opportunity to attend an aerospace conference or workshop in 2017 to
encourage and support upcoming talent - young professionals and students alike – and for this we have set up a grants programme. Applicants have to be WIA members. They will also win a year-long free membership to WIA-Europe for the following year. A short presentation of their work is foreseen at our Le Borget event.
We believe in the importance of recognizing achievement and celebrating individuals who strive towards their goals. Follow us on http://wia-europe.org/programmes
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As any professional will tell you, interpersonal connections form the
very cornerstone of a successful and fulfilling career. Among WIA-Europe’s goals is building our members’ careers through our network, and what better network to nurture than the one you are already in? Our local groups are strong, ever-growing and diverging units that meet regularly for networking events, trainings and lectures. These events include professional trainings and workshops with qualified trainers and coaches, company visits, mentoring evenings or
simply chatting over drinks and dinner. All local groups are free to organise a programme that matches the expectations of the local WIA community. Feel free to suggest your ideas and play an active role in creating the events you most want to see happen! Do you have any questions or would you like to be put on the list for a local group, or propose to start one in your area? Let us know!
UK
WIA-E LOCAL GROUP IN Q1 2017
January 13 – Brainstorming Roundtable
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WIA-EUROPE BREMEN
On 13 January, WIA-E Bremen offered the participate in the Brainstorming
round table. The idea was to share ideas for the Local Group in 2017.
April Q1 2017
February 7 – Movie Night
On 7 February, the
local group of
Bremen organized a
movie night to
watch the movie
‘Hidden Figures’ with
13 attendees.
February 23 – Ceramic painting
On 23 February, our local members in Bremen had the opportunity to have
attend a special workshop in ceramic painting.
March 1 – Die Astronautin
On Wednesday March 1st, WIA-E Bremen attended the First German Female
Astronaut Final Evening.
After an exciting year of the selection process, in which more than 400
women participated, the candidates who are close to the goal of becoming
the first German astronaut on the ISS were presented.
The attendees experienced the final candidates live, followed an expert
panel discussion and ended the evening with a get-together.
April 12 – Yuri’s Night
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WIA-EUROPE BREMEN
On 12 April, it was 56 years ago that Yuri Gagarin became the first human in
Space. This day was celebrated in Bremen by the WIA-Europe local group.
They first came together in Kunstbar Bremen before they joined the several
events in Bremen.
April Q1 2017
April 20 – Visit ‘Polarstern’
On April 20, 2017 the research icebreaker "Polarstern" returned from the
Antarctic to Bremerhaven. The Alfred Wegener Institute invited visitors of all
ages to visit the world-famous research vessel on the grounds of the Lloyd
shipyard in Bremerhaven during a tour, immediately after its return.
The visitors did go into the life and work on board of the Polaris. During a
round trip on the ship the visitors saw the bridge, laboratories, helicopters, the
operating room, the swimming pool and much more. Audiovisual effects
gave a realistic impression of what's happening on board and the feeling of
being in the middle. AWI researcher showed an ice core drill, an underwater
robot and their EMAR Bird Seawater Detector. In science dating and in
roaming talks, you can exchange information on current issues of polar
research with AWI scientists. The WIA-E Bremen group visited the ship on April
23rd.
April 2 – Space Tour
On April 2nd, WIA-
Bremen organized
a space tour
through Bremen. 25
participants
registered to
attend this tour.
WIA-E Bruxelles invited its local members
on February 13th, to the networking
workshop hosted by Cathy Delhanty.
Founded in the Telecommunications
and Aerospace industries, this
Networking Workshop, presented a
system to increase the effectiveness of
business networking with a focus on
process, goals, and business
requirements.
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WIA-EUROPE BRUSSELS
February 13 – Networking workshop
WIA-EUROPE COLOGNE
January 20 – Speed networking
April Q1 2017
The workshop was very much appreciated by the audience. It triggered a lot of
questions and interactions between the speaker and the participants. After the
class, participants had a chance to discuss more about networking skills, and
enjoyed drinks and light catering service thanks to Google Belgium.
The last event of the local group in Cologne took place on the 20th of Janua
ry. 11 women were present during this event. We did a "Speed-networking" a
nd had 7 mins to talk to each of the present women. It was a lot of fun and
a good way of getting to know people.
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WIA-EUROPE LEIDEN
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WIA-EUROPE MUNICH
February 3 – Visit to IABG & Networking dinner
WIA-EUROPE GENEVA
More activities soon
More activities soon
On February 3rd, WIA-Europe local group Munich organized its first event op
2017. A visit to IABG followed by a networking dinner was organized.
March 17 – Visit to OHB
On 17 March, WIA-E Munich arranged a visit to the new premises of OHB. The
visit included a presentation from one of the OHB Board members, a tour of
the facilities and a networking session to meet & greet each other and OHB
colleagues.
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WIA-EUROPE PARIS
More activities soon. A candidate for local group leader is welcome. Join
us and follow the procedures on our website: http://wia-
europe.org/about-us/local-groups/
Little Break
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WIA-EUROPE MUNICH
April 12 – Yuri’s Night
As in the past years, the celebration of Yuri's Night with the space
community in Munich, took place on April 12, 2017.
WIA-E Munich, in partnership with DGLR and TUM, organized a great
and fun evening to celebrate the first man on space, Yuri Gagarin, and
his first space flight!
Dr Detlef Koschny, Head of NEO Segment at the SSA Programme Office
of ESA, was guest speaker on the topic: "Asteroiden, kleine körper im
Sonnensystem -Gefahr oder Nutzen?". The lecture was followed by a
small informal reception to foster the network among all participants.
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WIA-EUROPE ROME
March 3 – Activity Plan 2017 meeting
On March 3rd, the first WIA-E Rome meeting of 2017 was held.
During the meeting the WIA-E Rome Local Group Activity Plan 2017 was
presented. The attendees decided jointly about several proposals to be
achieved during the year. It has been established a Volunteer
Committee composed by Maria Dalla Costa as Chair and Anastasia
Giordana Bottai, Maria Messina, Alice Pellegrino, Fabiana Milza, Clelia
Iacomino, Nunzia Paradiso. Their commitment will further the activities
of the local working group as well as provide greater meeting
opportunities for new members, updating multiple social network at
once.
The meeting was be held in the tea room of "Grano, frutta e farina"
Bristot, Rome.
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WIA-EUROPE ROME
April 26 – Conference
WIA-Rome members were invited on April 26, to
attend the Conference "50 Years of Italy: from San
Marco to the Space Economy", hosted by the CRAS
Sapienza (Center of Aerospace research of
Sapienza University). Fifty years ago, on 26 of April
1967, the launch of San Marco satellite from Italian's
spaceport of Malindi made Italy the third Country in
the world, after the Soviet Union and the United
States, to put a satellite into orbit around the Earth.
The Conference was not a commemorative event,
but provided a great visibility to the progress of
science and industries accomplished in these 50
years and how Italy is a leading nation in several
European activities (Launchers, Satellites and Satellite
Applications). Economic growth and Space
Economy were the main topics.
March 2 – WIA-E Rome invited by the USA Embassy at “Hidden figures” screening
WIA-E Rome was invited by
the Embassy of the United
States of America at the
screening of “Hidden Figures”
on Thursday
Guests arrive at Villa Taverna. Light refreshments in the Villa Taverna
Winter Garden. Chargé Degnan delivers opening remarks. Hidden
Figures Film in English with Italian subtitles. Event concludes.
For any further information on our Local Groups, please
visit our website: wia-europe.org/about-us/local-groups/
WIA-EUROPE UNITED KINGDOM
April 4 – Online event ‘Mission to Mars’
On April 4th, WIA-Europe local group UK organized the online event
‘Mission to Mars’. QinetiQ’s Dr. Mamatha Maheshwarappa talked about
her recent experience as commander of MDRS Crew 174 at the Mars
Desert Research Station!
About the Mars Desert Research Station (MDRS), owned and operated
by the Mars Society, is a full-scale analog facility in Utah that supports
Earth-based research in pursuit of the technology, operations, and
science required for human space exploration. The purpose of the
MDRS project is to develop the key knowledge required to prepare for
human exploration of Mars. It aims to develop field tactics based on
environmental constraints (e.g. being required to work in space suits), to
test habitat design features and tools, and to assess crew selection
protocols. Although much warmer than Mars, the desert location was
selected because of its remoteness and Mars-like terrain.
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WIA-EUROPE TOULOUSE
More activities soon
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CORPORATE MEMBERS
PARTNERS
Questions If you want to learn more about Women In Aerospace
Europe, please do not
hesitate to contact us via [email protected]
or take a look at our website www.wia-europe.org
Want to join?
Please fill in our registration form or visit: www.wia-
europe.org/join
Contact details
Women in Aerospace Europe
Space Business Park
Huygensstraat 44a
2201 BB Noordwijk
The Netherlands
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