The American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics. Shaping the Future of Aerospace TO ADVANCE THE ARTS, SCIENCES, AND TECHNOLOGY OF AERONAUTICS AND ASTRONAUTICS AND TO NURTURE AND PROMOTE THE PROFESSIONALISM OF THOSE ENGAGED IN THESE PURSUITS. THE INSTITUTE SHALL ENCOURAGE ORIGINAL RESEARCH, FOSTER DISSEMINATION OF NEW KNOWLEDGE, FURTHER PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OF THOSE ENGAGED IN SCIENTIFIC AND ENGINEERING ACTIVITIES, IMPROVE PUBLIC UNDERSTANDING OF THE PROFESSION AND ITS CONTRIBUTIONS, FOSTER EDUCATION IN ENGINEERING AND SCIENCE, PROMOTE COMMUNICATION AMONG ENGINEERS AND SCIENTISTS AND WITH OTHER PROFESSIONAL GROUPS, AND STIMULATE OUTSTANDING PROFESSIONAL ACCOMPLISHMENTS. IT SHALL ALSO SERVE THE NEEDS AND PROFESSIONAL INTEREST OF MEMBERS, BRING TO BEAR THE SCIENTIFIC AND TECHNICAL CAPABILITIES OF THE PROFESSION IN AREAS OF NATIONAL CONCERN WHERE IT IS EQUIPPED TO CONTRIBUTE, AND UNDERTAKE OTHER MEASURES APPROPRIATE TO ITS MISSION.