ABOUT AAWE

Aggie Aerospace Women in Engineering is a student run Texas A&M organization dedicated to supporting and encouraging women in the Department of Aerospace Engineering through personal and professional networking, while also providing programs that promote interest in our field. AAWE is open to students, alumni, or any others interested in industry or academic careers related to aerospace engineering.

LEADERSHIP CORE

AAWE‘ s seven elected officers, known collectively as the Leadership Core, and our faculty advisor guide the organization and keep it running. The Leadership Core consists of:

• Faculty Advisor

Dr. Kristi Shryock



Dr. Kristi Shryock, AERO Class '97, (pictured here with her daughter Eastyn – future AAWE member!) is an Instructional Associate Professor in the Aerospace Engineering department. She is fortunate to have served as an advisor to AAWE since its grassroots inception in 2012. Being an integral part of developing the mission to support and encourage women in aerospace engineering, her desire is that all students feel welcome and a part of the AAWE community.

• President

Elizabeth Mata



Elizabeth is a Senior Aerospace Engineering student, minoring in Business. She’s from El Paso, TX, and is passionate about both space exploration systems and unmanned air systems. In her free time, she loves to read, bake, and hopes to travel once she graduates.


President Duties:


- Presides at both general and officer meetings
- Makes sure agenda is followed in a timely manner and necessary decisions are reached
- Coordinates with the officers of the Leadership Core
- Serves as liaison to the Texas A&M Department of Aerospace Engineering, other universities, colleges, and corporations.

• Treasurer

Zoë Bell



Zoë is a Senior Aerospace Engineering student, minoring in Mathematics. She’s from California and Michigan, and has a passion for robotics. She loves to bake, read, and play video games with friends.


Treasurer Duties:


- Oversees all AAWE accounts
- Organizes the overall AAWE budget based on previous year expenditures
- Reviews all committee and event budgets and appropriate funds
- Oversees all sales, tax and legal issues for the organization
- Collects all funds from sponsors, members, etc.
- Pays all bills authorized by the Leadership Core
- Co-Chair of the Funding Committee.

• Secretary

Serena Davila



Serena is a Junior Aerospace Engineering student, minoring in Mathematics. She is from New Braunfels, TX, and has a passion for space exploration. She loves to read, drink coffee, and hang out with friends. Last summer, she studied Mechanics of Materials abroad in Brazil and got to learn more about the aerospace industry. She is thrilled to be serving as the Secretary of AAWE!


Secretary Duties:


- Maintain records of membership and the listserv
- Record minutes of all general and officer meetings and ensure they are available for posterity
- Keep track of all attendance at general and officer meetings
- Co-Chair of the Communications Committee

• External Networking Chair

Chloe McWillis



Chloe is a Senior Aerospace Engineering student from Van Vleck, TX, with minors in Mathematics and Computer Science. Passionate about satellites, she plans to pursue a Master of Science in Material Science and Engineering this coming fall. Beyond her academic work, Chloe loves traveling, hiking, cave diving, and tea tasting. Last summer, she studied abroad in Greece, where she served as Project Manager for a team of 22 students to present a green energy solution to the Mayor of Thessaloniki. She is enthusiastic about serving as the External Networking Chair of AAWE!


External Networking Duties:


- Primarily responsible for organizing events, activities, and resources that connect talent, funds, and opportunities available outside of the University with AAWE for the purpose of enriching our members
- Co-chair of the Networking Committee

• Internal Programs Chair

Gissel Martinez Jimenez



Gissel is a sophomore Civil Engineering major with a minor in Art and Architectural History. Born in Mexico City and raised in Houston, she is passionate about structural engineering, space exploration, and innovative technology. She is currently involved in geotechnical engineering research and enjoys blending technical problem-solving with creative thinking. Outside of academics and leadership roles, she enjoys playing tennis, reading Greek‑mythology retellings, and traveling to explore new cultures and architecture. She is excited to be serving as the Social Chair and Internal Programs Chair for AAWE!


Internal Programs Duties:


- Organizes events, activities, and resources that connect talent, funds, and opportunities available within the University with AAWE for the purpose of enriching our members
- Co-Chair of the Programs Committee

• Social Chair

Gissel Martinez Jimenez



Gissel is a sophomore Civil Engineering major with a minor in Art and Architectural History. Born in Mexico City and raised in Houston, she is passionate about structural engineering, space exploration, and innovative technology. She is currently involved in geotechnical engineering research and enjoys blending technical problem-solving with creative thinking. Outside of academics and leadership roles, she enjoys playing tennis, reading Greek‑mythology retellings, and traveling to explore new cultures and architecture. She is excited to be serving as the Social Chair and Internal Programs Chair for AAWE!


Social Chair Duties:


- Responsible for activities that are primarily social in nature
- Reserve rooms for AAWE meetings and activities
- Organize all travel arrangements
- Co-chair of the Social Committee.

• Outreach Chair

Tatyanna Reyes



Tatyanna Reyes is a Sophomore Aerospace Engineering Major from Round Rock, TX. Passionate about National Defense Aircrafts and has goals on working for Lockheed Martin as a propulsion engineer on defense aircraft for the military. Last summer she studied abroad in Yucatan, Mexico to do research and learn about different kinds of engineering they do in Merida. She is thrilled to be serving as the Outreach Chair of AAWE!


Outreach Chair Duties:


- Primarily responsible for organizing events, activities, and resources that connect talent, funds, opportunities, etc. available within AAWE to outside groups for the purpose of enriching non-members
- Contact and inform all incoming freshmen engineering students of AAWE’s available opportunities, including the end of the year banquet
- Co-chair of the Communications Committee.

COMMITTEES

Each committee is created to help with planning and execution of events. If you are interested in getting involved, be sure to check out AAWE‘s committees, which are open to all members! The AAWE committees are:

• Funding & Social Committee

Led by the treasurer and social chair, this committee is responsible for:
- Buying refreshments and meals for all meetings and social events
- Creating and organizing social events
- Organizing the end of the year banquet
- Holding fundraisers for events and programs
- Managing AAWE sales
- Finding sponsors for events and programs

• Communications & Outreach Committee

Led by the secretary & outreach chair, this committee is responsible for:
- Advertising the organization’s general meetings and events around campus and the community
- Maintaining a website for the organization
- Creating AAWE shirt designs
- Sending regular e-mail updates to members
- Visiting freshmen engineering classes, informing students about AAWE
- Providing outreach opportunities to younger generations through programs or events
- Arranging volunteering opportunities in the community

• Networking Committee

Led by the external networking chair and internal programs chair, this committee is responsible for:
- Organizing seminars and workshops on skills related to aerospace engineering
- Creating an updating a list of available scholarships for Aerospace Engineering
- Organizing externships with aerospace-related companies
- Organizing visits to industry
- Running a mentorshop program connecting professionals with students
- Arranging for workshops and lectures given by individuals from within the University
- Corresponding and organizing events with related local organizations, such as SEC, SWE, AIAA, WIN, AWICS, etc

If you would like to join a committee you can fill out an application HERE

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