1. Tomorrow’s Engineering Leaders: The 20 Twenties
Recognizes top STEM undergraduate and graduate (BS & MS) students in their 20’s
Academic Acumen
Public Service
Value of research
Engages next generation of aerospace and defense talent who are essential to the future of the industry
Connects winners with established innovators and leaders honored at the Laureate Awards

2. Tomorrow’s Engineering Leaders: The 20 Twenties
Nominate students
No limit to the number of nominees submitted by university
Spread the word
Other professors in STEM-related studies
Your students
Nominations typically open during the fall semester and are due in November

3. Aviation Week – Workforce Study: University Survey
Tomorrow’s Engineering Leaders: The 20 Twenties
Conducted during spring semester
What influenced students to go into engineering
What are their current career plans
Perceptions about the aerospace and defense industry

4. Aviation Week – Workforce Study: University Survey
Tomorrow’s Engineering Leaders: The 20 Twenties
To Participate:
Contact Carla Sands at
Review study; determine if IRB required
Send with link to a random sample to 10% of ALL engineering students
Aggregate responses are sent to all participants
Individual school aggregate responses are sent to universities having 10% or more participation