Fast Facts
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Inaugural Award: In May 2025, Dr. Natasha Schatzman received the first Alex M. Stoll Award from the Vertical Flight Society for her exceptional commitment to vertical flight and her colleagues’ well-being.
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Career Beginnings: Dr. Schatzman began her career at NASA Ames in 2008 as a student intern while completing her undergraduate studies at Georgia Tech.
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Research Focus: Currently, she specializes in rotorcraft performance and aeroacoustics through experimental and modeling work at NASA Ames.
- Previous Recognition: In 2023, she received the François-Xavier Bagnoud Vertical Flight Award, recognizing her significant contributions to vertical flight technology as a young professional.
Dr. Natasha Schatzman Receives Vertical Flight Society Award
In May 2025, Dr. Natasha Schatzman, an aerospace engineer at NASA Ames Research Center, received the inaugural Alex M. Stoll Award from the Vertical Flight Society (VFS). This prestigious award recognizes professionals who significantly advance vertical flight technology while uplifting those around them.
Dr. Schatzman began her journey at Ames in 2008, starting as a student intern. She simultaneously completed her undergraduate studies at the Georgia Institute of Technology. After earning her Ph.D. in 2018, she has focused on rotorcraft performance and aeroacoustics. Her work at Ames blends experimentation with advanced modeling techniques.
The Alex M. Stoll Award marks another achievement for Dr. Schatzman. In 2023, she earned the François-Xavier Bagnoud Vertical Flight Award, which honors young professionals who have made outstanding contributions to vertical flight technology.
Dr. Schatzman’s research not only enhances rotorcraft design but also improves the quality of life for those in urban areas. Her innovations in aeroacoustics aim to reduce noise pollution, making air travel more efficient and less disruptive. With ongoing advancements in vertical flight, her work promises significant impacts on technology development and community living.
For more information about Dr. Schatzman’s achievements, visit the Vertical Flight Society’s awards page.
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