Women's Aerospace Network Accepting Award Nominations

The career networking group is set to announce Women in Space award finalists in late May.

Monday, April 22, 2024 at 02:52 PM ET

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Women's Aerospace Network was founded by NASA engineer Holly Pascal, who describes it as “a platform for community and support among women working in the aerospace industry." [Courtesy: Women's Aerospace Network]

Key Takeaways:

The newly founded Women’s Aerospace Network (WAN) aims to provide community, support, and career growth for women in STEM within the aerospace industry.
To recognize and inspire, WAN has launched its inaugural Women in Space awards, honoring achievements and innovations across various categories.
The awards have already received over 100 nominations from 20 countries, with finalists to be announced on May 27 after a submission period ending May 1.

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One of the first things learned by women who embark on careers in aerospace is there aren’t very many women in the field. But that may be about to change, thanks to the newly founded Women’s Aerospace Network (WAN), which was created in January to help women in STEM fields make contacts and grow their careers.

The organization was founded by NASA engineer Holly Pascal, who describes it as “a platform for community and support among women working in the aerospace industry.”