Thanksgiving Day Holiday
Event interval: Single day event. Accessibility Contact: aafrontdesk@uw.edu. Event Types: Academics.
Thursday, November 27, 2025.
Native American Heritage Day Holiday
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Friday, November 28, 2025.
A&A Professional Programs Info Session
Register for one of our upcoming information sessions to explore if our professional graduate programs align with your career goals and aspirations. You will receive the zoom link after you register.
We will cover the Master of Aerospace Engineering program and our three Graduate Certificates. The professional master's and certificate programs teach skills to apply cutting-edge research and technology in industry, with no research or thesis required.
Application deadline for Autumn 2026 admission is April 1, 2026.
If you have questions, please contact advising team at aeropro@uw.edu.
Event interval: Single day event. Accessibility Contact: aafrontdesk@uw.edu. Event Types: Information Sessions.
Monday, December 1, 2025, 5:00 PM – 5:30 PM.
For more info visit engrwashington.event451.sites.451.io. Connie Phung's MS Thesis Defense
Connie Phung's MS Thesis Defense
Method for an In-situ Diagnostic for Inner Pole Erosion of a Magnetically Shielded Hall Thruster
Committee
Justin Little (Chair), Bhuvana Srinivasan
Abstract
Erosion in Hall-effect thrusters poses a critical challenge to propulsion efficiency and mission longevity. Recent research has identified erosion at the inner pole as the primary driver for mission length limitations. This study investigates sensor integration and resistance-based measurement techniques to quantify erosion at the inner pole. An unwired sensor was exposed to 600W (300V, 2A) plasma conditions for two hours, resulting in 3 μm of erosion, calculated from manual resistance measurements. A fully integrated in-situ sensor was exposed to 220W (90V, 2.5A) conditions for one hour and experienced 3-5 μm of erosion, which was calculated from remote measurement data. Sputter yield modeling and experimental erosion rates aligned well with existing literature, while erosion rate modeling underpredicted actual erosion…
Event interval: Single day event. Online Meeting Link: https://washington.zoom.us/j/98045494519. Accessibility Contact: aafrontdesk@uw.edu. Event Types: Academics.
Wednesday, December 3, 2025, 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM.
A&A Faculty Meeting
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Thursday, December 4, 2025, 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM.
Autumn Quarter Exams
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Saturday, December 6, 2025 – Friday, December 12, 2025.
Winter Break begins
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Saturday, December 13, 2025.
Christmas Day Holiday
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Thursday, December 25, 2025.
New Year's Day Holiday
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Thursday, January 1, 2026.
Winter Quarter begins
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Monday, January 5, 2026.
A&A Faculty Meeting
Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: Guggenheim Hall (GUG). Campus room: 211D. Accessibility Contact: aafrontdesk@uw.edu. Event Types: Meetings.
Thursday, January 8, 2026, 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM.
A&A Professional Programs Info Session
Register for one of our upcoming information sessions to explore if our professional graduate programs align with your career goals and aspirations. You will receive the zoom link after you register.
We will cover the Master of Aerospace Engineering program and our three Graduate Certificates. The professional master's and certificate programs teach skills to apply cutting-edge research and technology in industry, with no research or thesis required.
Application deadline for Autumn 2026 admission is April 1, 2026.
If you have questions, please contact advising team at aeropro@uw.edu.
Event interval: Single day event. Accessibility Contact: aafrontdesk@uw.edu. Event Types: Information Sessions.
Monday, January 12, 2026, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
For more info visit engrwashington.event451.sites.451.io. Martin Luther King Day Holiday
Event interval: Single day event. Accessibility Contact: aafrontdesk@uw.edu. Event Types: Academics.
Monday, January 19, 2026.
A&A Professional Programs Info Session
Register for one of our upcoming information sessions to explore if our professional graduate programs align with your career goals and aspirations. You will receive the zoom link after you register.
We will cover the Master of Aerospace Engineering program and our three Graduate Certificates. The professional master's and certificate programs teach skills to apply cutting-edge research and technology in industry, with no research or thesis required.
Application deadline for Autumn 2026 admission is April 1, 2026.
If you have questions, please contact advising team at aeropro@uw.edu.
Event interval: Single day event. Accessibility Contact: aafrontdesk@uw.edu. Event Types: Information Sessions.
Monday, January 26, 2026, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
For more info visit engrwashington.event451.sites.451.io. A&A Faculty Meeting
Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: Guggenheim Hall (GUG). Campus room: 211D. Accessibility Contact: aafrontdesk@uw.edu. Event Types: Meetings.
Thursday, February 5, 2026, 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM.
A&A Professional Programs Info Session
Register for one of our upcoming information sessions to explore if our professional graduate programs align with your career goals and aspirations. You will receive the zoom link after you register.
We will cover the Master of Aerospace Engineering program and our three Graduate Certificates. The professional master's and certificate programs teach skills to apply cutting-edge research and technology in industry, with no research or thesis required.
Application deadline for Autumn 2026 admission is April 1, 2026.
If you have questions, please contact advising team at aeropro@uw.edu.
Event interval: Single day event. Accessibility Contact: aafrontdesk@uw.edu. Event Types: Information Sessions.
Monday, February 9, 2026, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
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