Women in Aerospace

Women in Aerospace (WIA) is dedicated to expanding women's opportunities for leadership and increasing their visibility in the aerospace community.

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For this week’s #TuesdayTrailblazer, we celebrate Julie Payette, engineer, astronaut, and former Governor General of Canada. A veteran of two Space Shuttle missions, she helped build the ISS and has inspired generations through her leadership in STEM and space exploration.

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Know a woman or ally making a big impact in aerospace? 🚀 Nominate them for the 2026 WIA Awards! WIA will present up to 7 awards honoring leaders, innovators, mentors, and changemakers shaping the future of aerospace.

Submit by July 27: https://t.co/k9iYOkXvHF

#WomenInAerospace

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For this week’s #TuesdayTrailblazer, we celebrate Chiaki Mukai, physician and astronaut. The first Japanese woman in space, she flew two Space Shuttle missions and advanced research on human health in microgravity, inspiring future generations of explorers.

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For this week’s #TuesdayTrailblazer we celebrate Ellen Lord, aerospace executive & former Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment. From leading Textron Systems to modernizing defense acquisition, her leadership has shaped innovation across aerospace and defense

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🚨 Deadline Day! 🚨

Applications for the 2026–2027 WIA Foundation Scholarships close TODAY, June 16. Four $5,000 scholarships will be awarded to women pursuing careers in aerospace.

Apply now before time runs out: https://t.co/e3sJ2q7Qna

#WomenInAerospace #STEM

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⏰ Just 1 week left! Applications for the 2026–2027 WIA Foundation Scholarships close June 16th.

The WIA Foundation will award four $5,000 scholarships to women pursuing careers in aerospace.

🚀 Don't miss your chance to apply:

https://t.co/e3sJ2q8ocI

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For this week’s #TuesdayTrailblazer, we celebrate Audrey Schaffer, a leader in U.S. space policy and innovation. Through roles in government and industry, she has helped advance space exploration, commercial space growth, and the future of the aerospace workforce.

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Do you know a woman or ally making an extraordinary impact in aerospace? 🚀✨

Nominate her for a 2026 WIA Award!

Nominations are due July 27: https://t.co/JZ0kVUUcn9

#WIAAwards #WomenInAerospace #WomenInSTEM

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For this week’s #TuesdayTrailblazer, we celebrate Jessica Meir, astronaut and physiologist. In 2019, she became part of the first all-female spacewalk and spent 200+ days aboard the ISS, advancing research and inspiring future generations of explorers.

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⏰Deadline approaching! Applications for the 2026–2027 WIA Foundation Scholarships are due June 16!

The WIA Foundation will award four $5,000 scholarships to women pursuing careers in aerospace. Should you apply?

https://t.co/oWCxkj3MUK

[Women in Aerospace @WomeninAero]

Today we celebrate National Women in Aerospace Day, honoring the women whose innovation and leadership continue to shape aviation and space exploration. Inspired by Amelia Earhart’s historic solo transatlantic flight, we celebrate the trailblazers advancing aerospace every day.

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For this week’s #TuesdayTrailblazer, we celebrate Anita Sengupta, aerospace engineer and innovator. From helping land NASA’s Curiosity rover on Mars to advancing Artemis and sustainable aviation technologies, her work continues to shape the future of exploration.

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WIA loves sharing our trailblazers every Tuesday. As we get ready to celebrate Women in Aerospace Day, tell us who inspires you! Post a pic, tag a mentor, shout out an ally, and use the #WomenInAerospaceDay. We want to hear from you!

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Women have always helped shape the future of flight & space exploration. In December, Reps Foushee and Haridopolos introduced a bipartisan resolution marking May 20 as National Women in Aerospace Day, honoring Amelia Earhart & generations of women shaping the future of aerospace!

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For this week’s #TuesdayTrailblazer, we celebrate Karen Nyberg—engineer, astronaut, and STEM advocate. With 180+ days in space, she supported ISS research and robotics while inspiring audiences by sharing the creative and human side of life in space.

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WIA is excited to share an invite to the Aerospace & Defense Summit on May 15 in El Segundo, CA, hosted by ASU & LA Times Media Group. Join top leaders from NASA, industry, and government for discussions on innovation, space policy, and national security: https://t.co/RRWwzJsZiB

[Women in Aerospace @WomeninAero]

WIA is excited to share an invite to the Aerospace & Defense Summit on May 15 in El Segundo, CA, hosted by ASU & LA Times Media Group. Join top leaders from NASA, industry, and government for discussions on innovation, space policy, and national security: https://t.co/RRWwzJsZiB

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For this week’s #TuesdayTrailblazer, we celebrate Jacqueline Cochran, record-breaking aviator and founder of the WASP program. The first woman to break the sound barrier, she led 1,000+ women pilots in WWII and helped pave the way for women in aviation.

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Extraordinary women are shaping the future of aerospace - help us recognize those driving the industry forward. These are the stories that deserve the spotlight.✨🚀

Nominations for the 2026 WIA Awards are now OPEN!

🔗 Submit a nomination by July 27: https://t.co/k9iYOkY3xd

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For this week’s #TuesdayTrailblazer, we celebrate Phoebe Omlie—aviation pioneer and the first woman to earn a U.S. transport pilot’s license. A record-setting pilot and federal leader, she helped advance aviation safety, education, and access nationwide.