Designing Advanced Fighter Aircraft
Burt Dicht, Director
IEEE University Programs
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Co-sponsored by ASME New Haven, IEEE Connecticut, IEEE Aerospace and Electronic Systems Society (AESS), Yale Student Chapter of ASME, and Yale Student Chapter of IEEE
This presentation will focus on the development of advanced fighter aircraft and the role engineers play in the aircraft design process. The presentation will trace the history of “stealth” or “low observable” aircraft design with an emphasis on the Advanced Tactical Fighter (ATF) Program. Mr. Dicht will relate his experiences as an engineer in the aerospace industry and discuss opportunities for students interested in a career in aerospace, including information concerning engineering job functions, the current job market and job search strategies. Mr. Dicht will offer tips on making the transition from student to practicing engineer and for advancing your career. Many of the topics covered in the presentation are basic to all entry-level engineering positions and will benefit students interested in pursuing other industries as a career path. For attendees currently practicing, this presentation will offer an enjoyable glimpse into the world of aerospace engineering and also offer you the opportunity to share your own career development stories with the students.
Event Details
Date: Tuesday, December 6th at 6:30pmSchedule
6:15-6:30pm: Attendees arrive
6:30-7:00pm: Buffet dinner (optional)
7:00-8:15pm: Presentation
8:15-8:30pm: Q&A
Event concludes at 8:30pm.
Location:Room 211, Mason Lab at Yale University
9 Hillhouse Avenue, New Haven, CT 06511 (map)Note: Parking is available on the street, and there is no need to put money in the parking meters after 7pm. Prior to 7pm, the parking fee is 25 cents for every 10 minutes.
Fee for dinner:
$10.00 ASME and IEEE members
$15.00 non-members
$5.00 studentsImportant: Attending the dinner is optional. If you wish to come only for the presentation, that is fine. However, you must RSVP in either case! Please click here to RSVP by Sunday, December 4th.
Burton Dicht
Burt Dicht is currently Director of IEEE University Programs where he is responsible for directing IEEE’s engineering education accreditation activities and for developing programs for faculty and students. Immediately before joining IEEE, Mr. Dicht was the Managing Director of ASME’s Knowledge and Community Sector where he was responsible for directing the staff support for more than 4000 volunteers involved in ASME’s 221 sections, 590 student sections and 33 technical divisions.
Mr. Dicht’s career also includes serving on the staff of Congressman Jon Fox. Mr. Dicht began his career in the aerospace industry in 1982 and held the position as a lead engineer for Northrop Grumman and Rockwell Space Transportation Systems Division. He has worked on such projects as the F-5E Tiger II, the F20A Tigershark, the F-18E/F Super Hornet, the YF-23A Advanced Tactical Fighter and the Space Shuttle.
Mr. Dicht is a member of IEEE, AIAA and an ASME Fellow. Mr. Dicht received his B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from Temple University and an M.A. in History from California State University, Northridge. Mr. Dicht remains connected to the aerospace industry and serves as a volunteer exhibit explainer for the Intrepid Sea, Air and Space Museum.