AIHA PAT Programs

Happy Juneteenth or Day of Freedom in which we celebrate African American freedom from slavery and also recognize the beauty and richness of African American culture and heritage in this country. Let this day be a day of service to the community, education on anti-racism and supporting Black-Owned business. Happy Juneteenth!

For the last day of #AAPIHM we celebrate Pooja Joshi Jesrani, the first woman of South Asian descent to serve as a NASA flight director! Ms. Jesrani leads teams overseeing the International Space Station, a multicultural marvel of human ingenuity. Her story reminds us that reaching for the stars is possible for everyone. . . . #AAPIHM #ThankYouJesrani #NASA #SpaceExploration

Dr. Gregorio Zara's two-way videophone, patented in the 1950s, paved the way for our modern video calls. His ingenuity continues to connect people across distances, thanks to video conferencing tools used for work, education, and staying close to loved ones. . . . #AAPIHM #AAPIHeritage #FilipinoInnovation #ThankYouZara 

Syed Qasim Mehdi, a Pakistani-American astronaut, became the first Muslim American astronaut on the STS-72 mission, conducting vital scientific experiments in space. His story inspires us to reach for the impossible and embrace cultural diversity in STEM fields. . . . #AAPIHM #SyedQasimMehdi #AAPIinSTEM 

Dr. Jie Gong, an inspiring atmospheric scientist at NASA, uses satellite data to unlock the secrets of frozen precipitation – like ice clouds, hail, and snow! Her research helps us understand weather patterns and predict snowfall. Thanks to Dr. Gong's work, we can better prepare for winter weather and its impact on our lives. . . . #AAPIHM #WomenInScience #STEM #WeatherWhiz

AAPIiG, the Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders in Geosciences, is a fantastic organization fostering community and career development for AAPIs in the field. They offer mentorship and career development opportunities, networking events to connect with fellow AAPI geoscientists and resources to navigate the geosciences field. . . . #AAPIinSTEM #Geosciences #DiversityInScience

MiMi Aung, a brilliant engineer at NASA's JPL, led the team that brought the Ingenuity helicopter to life! This incredible feat marked the first powered flight by a controlled aircraft on another planet. . . . #AAPIHM #AsianAmerican #STEM #WomenInScience #MarsHelicopter

Dr. Edgardo Dizon Gomez was a champion for our oceans, leading the world's first national assessment of coral reef damage. His work on giant clam breeding helped restore populations and his dedication to conservation led to international initiatives protecting coral reefs worldwide. We owe Dr. Gomez a debt of gratitude for healthier oceans! . . . #AAPIHM #ThankYouGomez #MarineBiology #Conservation 

Maryam Mirzakhani is the first woman ever to win the Fields Medal, the highest honor in mathematics. Her work on complex geometry and dynamical systems continues to inspire mathematicians worldwide. . . . #AAPIHM #WomenInSTEM #MathHistory #IranianAmerican #Mirzakhani  

Dr. Lujendra Ojha is a brilliant astronomer who played a pivotal role in the Apollo missions. He analyzed lunar surface data and identified the presence of water ice on the moon, paving the way for future lunar exploration and the potential for establishing a sustainable human presence on the Moon. . . . #AAPIHM #LunarScience #AAPIInSTEM #HiddenFigures