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Diversity, Inclusion, and acceptance are prime objectives for AIAA

Now is the time to shape the future of the aerospace industry by utilizing and optimizing the contributions of the entire workforce. AIAA created the Diversity and Inclusion Working Group (DWG) with the aim to encourage participation and collaboration across all genders, ethnicities and races to enhance our representation of the entire industry.

Diversity Working Group
Meet the DWG members
Join the DWG
Requests to join the DWG will be accepted 1 February - 1 April 2023 for terms beginning May 2023.

Diversity Scholars Program
The AIAA Diversity Scholars Program provides opportunities for underrepresented university students pursuing a degree in aerospace to attend an AIAA forum.
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AIAA Mary W. Jackson Diversity and Inclusion Award
This award recognizes an individual or group within AIAA who has devoted time and effort and made significant contributions to the advancement of diversity and inclusion within the Institute. It also seeks to raise awareness on the value of a diverse membership and inclusive environment, and of important and challenging issues pertaining to diversity and inclusion in the aerospace workforce at large. This award also seeks to bring champions of diversity and inclusion at AIAA to the attention of its members as inspirational figures and enablers of opportunities for successful careers in aerospace. Lastly, this award seeks to inspire other members to engage in activities that will promote the Institute’s diversity and inclusion.
Open for Nominations 1 February 2023 – 1 July 2023 | Application

Past Award Winners

Local Section and Student Branch Grant
The DWG can support local AIAA Sections or Student Branches who want to hold events or programs that foster more diversity and inclusion within AIAA.

Section/Branch officers, submit this Diversity Event Grant Request.
Diversity Event Grant Request Guidelines

Upcoming Events

Resume Writing Webinar
16 September 2022 1500 - 1600 (Eastern Daylight Time)

Virtual

Join the members of the AIAA Diversity Working Group (DWG) as they share best practices for creating resumes to apply for government agency and industry jobs.
Mock Interviewing Webinar
7 October 2022 1500 - 1600 (Eastern Daylight Time)

Virtual

Are you seeking an internship or full time position? Join the members of the AIAA Diversity Working Group as they share interviewing tips. You will then be paired up with a member of the Diversity Working Group and will put these tips to practice during a mock interview.

Past Events

AIAA and NSBE Aerospace Special Interest Group Present A Tribute to Service: Community, Country, and Humanity
14 January 2021
Panel provided insights and advice on the importance of individuality in professional success and bringing your authentic self into everything you do.
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in the Aerospace Community and Workforce – Part II (ASCENDxWebinar)
21 July 2020
Leaders from professional engineering societies addressed the opportunities and challenges faced by their members and highlighted ongoing work toward diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in the Aerospace Community and Workforce – Part I (ASCENDxWebinar)
15 July 2020
An interactive panel discussion on institutional transformations that address challenges and provide opportunities for African Americans within the aerospace workforce pipeline.