Industrial and Professional Advisory Council
The Industrial and Professional Advisory Council (IPAC) is a select group of representatives from industry, government agencies, academia, and the profession who advise the department on academic issues, current industry trends, and emerging opportunities in aerospace engineering. IPAC is a forum where ideas are exchanged and recommendations are made. IPAC provides direct linkage and communication between the department and the engineering profession.
The functions of IPAC are to:
- Act as an advisory group on specific academic and research issues;
- Serve as a link between the department and its industrial and professional partners, providing an opportunity for communication of current and future industry and professional needs to the department;
- Identify steps that the department should take to meet special needs; and
- Provide recommendations on initiatives that the department should explore to improve educational and research programs to meet the needs of the world and the profession.
