Finding an Aerospace Engineer for Research Paper

Click For Summary

Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around finding an aerospace engineer for an interview related to a research paper. Participants provide suggestions on how to locate potential interviewees, including contacting local companies and universities.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory, Technical explanation, Homework-related

Main Points Raised

  • One participant requests assistance in finding an aerospace engineer for a research paper interview.
  • Another participant suggests contacting nearby companies or colleges with aerospace engineering departments.
  • Specific locations mentioned include Lockheed Martin in New Orleans, the University of Mississippi, and the University of Louisiana at Monroe.
  • Suggestions include making cold calls to companies and checking local directories for aerospace-related businesses.
  • One participant notes that the interview can be conducted via email, phone, or in person, which may broaden the search options.
  • A later reply encourages aiming for an in-person interview at Lockheed, suggesting it could lead to internship opportunities.
  • A list of aerospace engineering departments is provided for further outreach.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants generally agree on the strategies for finding an aerospace engineer, with multiple suggestions provided. No significant disagreements are noted, but some uncertainty exists regarding the availability of local aerospace contacts.

Contextual Notes

Limitations include the specificity of the location (New Orleans) and the potential scarcity of aerospace professionals in the area. The effectiveness of the suggested strategies may depend on individual circumstances and outreach efforts.

Who May Find This Useful

Individuals seeking to interview aerospace engineers for academic purposes, students in aerospace engineering programs, or those interested in networking within the aerospace industry.

SfriendsK
Messages
4
Reaction score
0
I have to interview an aerospace engineer for a research paper. I can't find anyone anywhere and I don't know how to find someone. Can anyone help me, please?
 
Physics news on Phys.org
Where are you located?

You could call up a nearby company or a nearby college with an aerospace engineering department.
 
I live in New Orleans
 
Lockheed Martin builds the space shuttle's external tank in New Orleans. That's the only big company I found in my five minute web search. There are most likely plenty more. If Lockheed doesn't have anyone (I'll wager they'll be able to find someone), check the yellow pages and start making cold calls. You won't have to call too many companies before someone says yes.

I don't know how far you're willing to drive, but University of Mississippi has an aerospace dept. and the University of Louisiana at Monroe has an aeronautics dept.

Houston, TX and Huntsville, AL also have tons of aerospace facilities.

That should get you started. If you are still striking out, let us know and we'll dig a bit deeper.

edit: Do you need to do the interview in person, or can you do it over the phone? If the latter, it'll spread your options a bit...
 
Last edited:
pure cybergold

we should all get such answers to our questions
 
I can do the interview by email, the phone, or in person, it doesn't matter.
 
There arn't a lot of places here in New Orleans that deal with areospace so Lockheed will probably be the best. I though there was another place local, but I am drawing a blank at the molment.
 
Originally posted by SfriendsK
I can do the interview by email, the phone, or in person, it doesn't matter.

Try to get an in person interview with someone at Lockheed. If you handle yourself well, it may end up as an 'in' to an internship later.

If that doesn't fly, start calling aerospace engineering departments at various colleges.

Here is a list:
http://www.princeton.edu/~asmits/ADCA/aerohome.html
 
Last edited by a moderator:
Thanks for your help!
 

Similar threads

Hybrid Rocket Injector Plate Design Research
  • · Replies 9 ·
Replies
9
Views
3K
What books should I be reading if I want to recreate the Daedalus 88? (human powered flight)
  • · Replies 19 ·
Replies
19
Views
3K
Requirements and systems engineering
  • · Replies 6 ·
Replies
6
Views
3K
Other Finding a research topic in the Aerospace field
  • · Replies 11 ·
Replies
11
Views
3K
Seeking information on aerospace engineering
  • · Replies 1 ·
Replies
1
Views
2K
Shifting from Mechanical Engineer to Aerospace Engineer
  • · Replies 3 ·
Replies
3
Views
4K
Studying What universities for studying Aerospace Engineering in UK?
  • · Replies 9 ·
Replies
9
Views
4K
Linear algebra and applications to aerospace
  • · Replies 8 ·
Replies
8
Views
6K
How to Approximate Aerodynamic Coefficients? (Lift/Drag)
  • · Replies 1 ·
Replies
1
Views
3K
Ideas for a research project for my Aerospace dissertation?
  • · Replies 1 ·
Replies
1
Views
2K