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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
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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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Diversity 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.
Open for Nominations 1 February 2022 – 1 July 2022 | Application
Past Award Winners
2021
Dr Dexter Johnson
NASA Langley Research Center
AIAA Citation: For your significant contributions to advancing diversity and inclusion within the aerospace and astronautics community through your AIAA collaborations with students and industry partners.
2020
Charles F Wilson
AIAA Citation: “For zealously pursuing AIAA’s Diversity and Inclusion initiative, hosting special events and collaborating with organizations to promote progress in diversity for AIAA and with the AIAA New England Section team.”
2019
Dr Susan A Frost
NASA-Ames Research Center
AIAA Citation: For shaping AIAA 's Diversity and Inclusion initiative and moving it forward throughout the AIAA community and beyond. Her passion, dedication and leadership role make her the ultimate role model for everyone who follows her footsteps.
2018
AIAA Guidance Navigation And Control Technical Committee
AIAA Citation: For significant contributions to AIAA diversity and inclusion as a champion of women’s leadership and technical advancements in Guidance Navigation and Control.

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

Please check back soon for more Diversity and Inclusion events.

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.