Ernst Stuhlinger’s Science Contributions to be Recognized

Newswise — Ernst Stuhlinger, a world-renowned space scientist, will be recognized for his unique contributions to aerospace scientific and technological advancements with a symposium at The University of Alabama in Huntsville.

Dr. Stuhlinger, an original member of the Wernher von Braun rocket team, passed away earlier this year at his Huntsville home.

This program is being organized and sponsored by the Louis Salmon Library at UAHuntsville. The event will be held at the University Center on November 18.After retiring from NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center, Dr. Stuhlinger was active at UAHuntsville as an adjunct faculty members and researchers for several years. He was given an honorary doctorate from the university in 1976.

The symposium is organized to address four key areas of interest that are related to Dr. Stuhlinger's special skills and involvement during his lengthy career in our national space program, according to co-chairs David Christensen and Charles Lundquist.

These areas include: space science, electric vehicles, electrical space propulsion and advanced space transportation. Each of these areas will be discussed by his associates and co-workers and will describe his personal involvement. The current status and implications for future activities in these areas will also be reviewed by knowledgeable presenters.

A fee for the symposium is $85 ($100 after November 11) and includes attendance to the symposium, refreshment breaks, lunch, and banquet.

A related activity prepared by the Library Archives will establish a collection of documents and memorabilia dedicated to Dr. Stuhlinger. Initially, this will be a compilation of material currently in the archives and donated by Dr. Stuhlinger's friends and associates. Selected pieces of this collection will constitute one of the exhibits at the symposium. It will be a living collection to which additions will be welcome.