AIAA Rocky Mountain Section Speakers Program

1. AIAA Rocky Mountain Section Speakers Program Development of High Energy Laser Airborne Weapon Systems Bob Hindy Deputy Dir for Weapon System Integration and Test -ABL (Retired) Boeing Company 6:30 pm Wednesday, 11 April 2012 6:30 pm Social, 7:00 pm Program University of Colorado, Colorado Springs Centennial Hall Room 203 Bob Hindy, the former Deputy Dir for Weapon System Integration and Test for the Airborne Laser program will discuss the early developments of the Airborne Laser Lab at the AF Weapons Lab and the recent ABL weapon system on a Boeing 747 for use as a Missile Defense boost phase protective system. Mr Hindy has a diversified background in high technology, including science, research and development, engineering, business, marketing, management and subcontract program management. Mr Hindy retired in 2010 after 33.5 years in the aerospace business, developing high energy laser for military applications, the International Space Station and Airborne Laser Program. Mr Hindy earned a M.S. degree in Chemistry and Chemical Engineering in 1970/71 from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and a M.S. Management from the MIT Sloan School of Management. Mr. Hindy is a member of the Society of Photooptical Engineers (SPIE), Society of Mechanical Engineers (SME), National Management Association (NMA), MIT Alumnae, American Chemical Society (ACS), and the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA). Beverages and appetizers provided. No R.S.V.P required Centennial Hall