Mary Niemczyk

The University Aviation Association is a professional organization representing collegiate aviation programs with nearly 1,500 members from 131 colleges and universities. The non-profit company is based in Auburn, AL. It promotes excellence in collegiate aviation education by providing a forum for students, faculty, staff, and practitioners to share ideas, enhance education quality, develop stronger programs, influence aviation education policy, and foster connections between academia, industry, and government. The association supports degree-granting aviation programs and over 400 STEM and aviation high schools by offering resources such as scholarships, career and internship opportunities, student research poster competitions, and publications including a peer-reviewed journal. It also provides guidance on financial aid, credit transfer, and specialized accreditation, and hosts events like the annual collegiate aviation education conference and aviation policy seminar, offering networking and professional development opportunities.