Dr. Misty Davies – AIAA 2024 Fellow”

In May 2024, Dr. Misty Davies was honored with the esteemed AIAA Fellowship for her outstanding contributions to aerospace safety and autonomous systems. This recognition took place during a ceremony held in Washington, DC. Dr. Davies was inducted into the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) Class of 2024, a distinction awarded to individuals who have made notable and valuable contributions to the fields of aeronautics and astronautics.

The AIAA Fellowship is bestowed upon those who have shown exceptional dedication to the arts, sciences, or technology of aeronautics and astronautics. Since its inception in 1934, only 2064 individuals have been selected for this honor, making it a highly esteemed recognition. Dr. Davies' career has been centered at NASA Ames Research Center, where she has been instrumental in developing tools and techniques to ensure the safety assurance of increasingly autonomous systems.

Currently, Dr. Davies holds the position of Associate Chief for Aeronautics Systems within the Intelligent Systems Division at NASA Ames. In addition to her technical role, she serves as the Aerospace Operations and Safety Program (AOSP) Technical Advisor for Assurance and Safety. For further information on AIAA Fellows, interested parties can visit the AIAA's official website at https://www.aiaa.org/news/news/2024/02/08/aiaa-announces-class-of-2024-honorary-fellows-and-fellows.