1. University Student Branches & Professional Section Interaction Janice Gong Region III Young Professionals Deputy Director & Michigan Section Young Professionals Chair AIAA Regional Leadership Conference, 9/2/2015 – 9/3/2015, Pasadena, CA

2. Overview Healthy Student Branch and Professional Section Relationships Student Branch & Professional Section Activities Tools for Communicating Important Things to Remember 2

3. Healthy Relationships Like with any relationship…  Keys to success: – Communication –Participation –Constant adaptation 3

4. Activities Professional Sections and Student Branches can collaborate on many types of activities.  Meetings  Distinguished Lectures  Field Trips  Professional Development  Social  AIAA – Design, Build, Fly 4 Students on a field trip to Williams International; trip organized by Michigan Section in collaboration with several Michigan Universities.

5. Tools for Communicating Newsletters 5 Clips of newsletters from the University of Michigan Student Branch (left) and the Michigan Section of AIAA (right)

6. Tools for Communicating Video conferencing / teleconferencing Webcasts 6 Snapshot of Thomas Mirowski from the “Meet the Michigan Section” webcast on 3/11/15.

7. Types of Tech: Broadcasting YouTube “Hangouts On Air”  You can record, live broadcast, and upload videosvideos  People can view in real time, as well as participate by asking questions! 7 Example from the University of Michigan SGT Chapter in coordination with the AIAA Student Branch. Dr. JP Sheehan talks about the future of Electric Propulsion.

8. Types of Tech: Video Conferencing Video Conferencing  Web meetings allow for more participation across your state/region. 8 WebEx Google Hangouts SkypeGoToMeeting

9. Types of Tech: Social Media Social Media can be a forum for ongoing updates.  Everything from Facebook pages, Twitter updates, and YouTube videos aid in the release of information. 9 FacebookTwitterYouTube

10. Types of Tech: Social Media (Example) Western Michigan University Facebook Page 10

11. Types of Tech: Social Media Benefits of a Facebook Page (that is used consistently)  Constant Updates  Page “Insight” about posts, seen below. 11

12. Important things to remember… Inclusion  Have accurate contact information for each student branch; update them frequently. Ask for student branch updates as well! Participation  Meet student leaders and support their events and activities. Use Technology  Many types of technology, easily accessible and free from the internet, allow for collaboration and participation, even when the participants are miles away. 12

13. 13 Questions? Janice Gong janicegg@umich.edu

14. Helpful Sites 14 Google Hangouts On Air FAQs How to Make a Facebook Page Getting Started with SkypeSkype