Awards
NASA Student Launch
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Northrop Grumman National Champion (2020, 2019)
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Orbital-ATK National Champion (2018, 2016, 2015, 2014)
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ATK National Champion (2013)
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National Space Club Second Place Overall (2021, 2017)
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Third Place Overall (2012, 2011)
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NASA Rocket Design Award (2020)
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NASA Payload Design Award (2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010)
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NASA Educational Engagement Award (2023, 2021, 2017, 2014, 2012)
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NASA Website Design Award (2015, 2014, 2010)
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NASA Project Review Award (2019, 2016, 2014)
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NASA Closest to Altitude Award (2023, 2014, 2009)
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NASA Rocket Fair Award (2017)
American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics National Awards
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AIAA Abe Zarem Award for Distinguished Achievement in Astronautics
Chris Lyne; 2017 -
AIAA Abe Zarem Educator Award
Professor Amrutur Anilkumar; 2017 -
AIAA Faculty Adviser of the Year
Professor Amrutur Anilkumar; 2016 -
AIAA Associate Fellow
Professor Amrutur Anilkumar; 2012
International Astronautical Federation
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Association Aeronautique Astronautique de France Pierre Contensou Medal : Chris Lyne; 2016
Vanderbilt University
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Founders Medal: Luke Neise; 2020
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Chancellors Cup: Professor Anilkumar; 2017
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VUSE Award For Excellence in Teaching: Professor Anilkumar; 2007
NSF, NDSEG, NSTRF Fellowships
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Kush Hari: NSF 2023
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Conner Morency: NDSEG 2021
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Luke Neise: NSF 2020
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Kis Tamas; NDSEG 2020
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Chris Lyne: NSTRF, NDSEG 2019
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Rebecca Riley: NSF 2019
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Kevin Bush: NSF 2014
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Sam Nackman: NDSEG 2011
American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) Regional Awards
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TN AIAA Special Awards for Outstanding Mentorship
William Emfinger, Ben Gasser; 2016 -
TN AIAA Special Award for Outstanding Outreach Leadership Rebecca Riley; 2016
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AIAA Region II Graduate Division Second Place
Chris Lyne; 2016 -
AIAA Region II Undergraduate Division: Second Place
Patrick Foran; 2014 -
TN AIAA Special Award for Winning NASA USLI Overall Championship in 2013
Student Launch Team; 2014 -
AIAA Region II Team Division Second Place
Student Launch Team; 2013 -
TN AIAA Special Award: Outstanding Rocketry Mentor
Robin Midgett; 2013 -
TN AIAA Special Award for Educational Outreach
Student Launch Team; 2012 -
AIAA Region II Undergraduate Division Second Place
Zach Smith, Chris Lioi; 2011 -
TN AIAA Special Award for Outstanding Success at NASA USLI
Student Launch Team; 2010 -
TN AIAA Special Award for Outstanding Mentoring
Professor Amrutur Anilkumar; 2010 -
AIAA Region II Team Division Third Place
Student Launch Team; 2009 -
AIAA Region II Team Division Second Place
Student Launch Team; 2008 -
TN AIAA Special Award for Outstanding Success at NASA USLI
Student Launch Team; 2008 -
TN AIAA Faculty Booster Award
Professor Amrutur Anilkumar; 2008
