This year, Chicago’s Leading Edge was proud to support six incredible scholarship recipients in attending the 2026 Women in Aviation International (WAI) Conference in Dallas. Each attendee brought their own goals, experiences, and aspirations—and returned with renewed inspiration, meaningful connections, and greater clarity in their aviation journeys. From students just beginning their training to emerging professionals advancing their careers, our members took full advantage of everything...

Chicago’s Leading Edge, a chapter of Women in Aviation International, invites you to an inspiring evening celebrating the life and legacy of Sally Ride—the first American woman in space and a quiet revolutionary in STEM and LGBTQ+ history.

This year, Chicago’s Leading Edge was proud to support a remarkable group of scholarship recipients in attending the 2025 Women in...