About Us

Black Students in Aerospace (BSA) at the University of Michigan is committed to uplifting current Black Aerospace students, as well as spotlighting the Black Aerospace professionals who have made it in the industry and serve as an inspiration to those coming after them.

 

From our inception in February 2020, BSA has put on events that speak to the accomplishments of Black engineers and scientists. We have also organized virtual panel discussions for members of the College of Engineering, featuring the voices and experiences of Black students, professors, and alumni. BSA strives to initiate and facilitate positive dialogue between Black students and the UM Aerospace Department, and we now work in conjunction with the College of Engineering’s Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion (DEI) committee to address issues that Black Aerospace students face at UM.

  

We also support our students in their professional endeavors. In January 2022, we sponsored our members’ attendance at SciTech, an annual conference put on by the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) to help engineers learn about advances in aerospace research, development, and technology. We were also able to send our members to the National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE) annual convention in March 2022, to help them secure jobs and build relationships with industry experts.

  

BSA works hard to ensure that Black students feel empowered and confident in their pursuit of an education in the aerospace industry. Students of all majors are welcome to help us bring our vision to life!

  

For more information, reach out to bsaerospace@umich.edu. To join BSA, fill out this form. If you would like to support BSA's vision, please consider sponsoring us.