Chapters are located worldwide and provide a home for similarly-minded aerospace engineers. Please identify the Chapter you belong to and feel free to contact the Chapter Chair to get involved.
Would you like to start an AESS Chapter?
If you are interested in starting a new AESS chapter or joint chapter, please visit the resources on the IEEE website.
AESS Chapter of the Year Award
The IEEE AESS Chapter of the Year Award recognizes an AESS Chapter whose performance is particularly noteworthy during the last year.
Chapter Reports
Learn about recent activities of AESS Chapters.
Chapter Chair Toolbox
Funding Opportunities
Chapter Annual Support
Chapters are encouraged to apply annually for financial support of up to $500 USD to fund local AESS chapter activities and small initiatives. Requests for support should use the short online form. Funding will be automatically approved upon completion of the form and review of the VP Member Services. There are no additional requirements.
The deadline for application submission is December 31 for each calendar year. The information to be included in the form refers to the current year when the application is submitted.
Chapter Annual Support Request Form
Major Chapter Initiatives
Chapters are also invited to submit proposals for major initiatives to increase the local impact of AESS, recruit new members, and provide additional benefits to existing members, especially young members. Requests for funding should use the application form found here. These request are additional to the annual $500 funding. These requests are reviewed by AESS Member Services Committee.
Additional Support
- Annual recognition to the Best Chapter of the Year
- Travel support for Distinguished Lecturers to attend chapter activities
- Support through the AESS Short Course Initiative
- Travel support for Chapter Chairs to attend Regional Chapter Summits