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Dava Newman Professor of Aeronautics and Astronautics and Engineering Systems (617) 258-8799 B.S., 1986, University of Notre Dame (Aerospace Engineering) Specialization and Research InterestsAerospace Biomedical Engineering: Biomechanics, Control, and Dynamics; Human Factors; Engineering Systems and Design; Space Policy Teaching InterestsIntroduction to Aerospace and Design, Exploration, Space Biomedical Engineering, Leadership Development Positions Held at MITCharles Stark Draper Assistant Professor of Aeronautics and Astronautics, 1993-1995; Assistant Professor 1995-1998, Harvard–MIT HST Affiliate Faculty, 1995-Present, Associate Professor 1998-2000, MIT Margaret MacVicar Faculty Fellow 2000-Present, Director, Technology and Policy Program 2003-Present, Engineering Systems Div., Joint Faculty 2003-2004, Professor 2004-Present, Engineering Systems Div., Dual Faculty 2004-Present, House Master: Baker House 2005-Present Honors and AwardsWorld Record for Women's Human-Powered Hydrofoil Speed 1991, National Research Council Research Associate Award 1992, Elected to the MIT Corporation 1992, Professor of the Year - University of Houston ASME Chapter 1993, NASA Manned Flight Awareness Team Award 1995, AIAA Distinguished Lecturer 1999-2001, MIT Margaret MacVicar Faculty Fellow 2000, Women in Aerospace, 2001 National Aerospace Educator 2001, AIAA Distinguished Lecturer 2003-2004, NASA Group Achievement Award for NIAC 2004, Included as one of 100 Extraordinary Women Engineers selected by the American Society of Civil Engineers 2004 Society MembershipsAmerican Association of University Women, American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronauts, Aerospace Medical Association, American Society for Engineering Education, International Society of Biomechanics, Sigma Xi, The International Research Honor Society, Society of Women Engineers, Space Studies Institute, Union of Concerned Scientists CommentsProfessor Newman enjoys sailing, scuba diving, and listening to music. |
