WAA

Women in Aeronautics and Astronautics

Improving Diversity in Aerospace

WAA is an organization dedicated to improving the diversity within the aerospace industry and fostering a sense of community among women and other minorities as well as helping members grow their personal and professional connections. This year we have been able to grow a lot of programs in order to reach an even larger audience. We held the first Women in Aerospace Conference, expanded our outreach program, created a new series of events with visiting speakers, and more! We’ll be discussing what we’ve done this year as well as some of the exciting events we already have planned for next year!

Catherine Philpott
WAA President

Catherine Philpott is the current President for WAA. She is studying Aerospace Engineering with a minor in Computer Science and has been a member of WAA since her freshman year. Last summer, Catherine interned at AGI as a Corporate Systems Engineering Intern working with STK. In her free time, she enjoys skiing, photography and baking.

Lena Siskind
WAA Conference Officer

Lena Siskind is the Conference Officer for WAA. She is studying Aerospace Engineering with a minor in Physics. Last summer, Lena worked as a research assistant at Ben Gurion University in Israel. This summer, she is very excited to be a part of the Space Science and Instrumentation Division at the Southwest Research Institute in San Antonio, Texas! In her free time, Lena enjoys hiking, running, and doing yoga.