The Flying Cowgirls of OSU go to WAI Conference
Home of the Flying Cowgirls
Oklahoma State University’s Chapter of Women in Aviation International (WAI), The Home of the Flying Cowgirls, aspires to Encourage, Empower, and Educate our student membership.
Our Mission: OSU-WAI is committed to building relationships and getting women involved in aviation through community outreach, social events, and networking opportunities.
As a student organization, we are reliant on donors to help us Dream as Big as the Sky.
What do we do?
Community Outreach
Whether it's through K-5 school programs, volunteering around Stillwater, or at the WAI annual Girls in Aviation Day events, OSU-WIA aims to diversify the aviation industry, and is dedicated to serving the local aviation community.
Networking
As emerging professionals, college is a pivotal time in our careers to build relationships and make connections in aviation, as the industry places importance on both who you are, and who you know. Networking is the first core value of our Chapter, and we actively foster it through mentoring, participating in the annual WAI Conference, and hosting guest speakers from the aviation industry in our monthly meetings.
Social Events
Not only do we provide workshops for educational and professional development, but we love to just have FUN! OSU-WIA values the history and culture of aviation, and strives to foster an inclusive community for all aviation enthusiasts alike.
The Conference - A Breakdown
What & Why
A key aspect of being involved with OSU-WIA is attending the annual Women in Aviation International Conference. The Conference offers a wealth of opportunities, including educational and professional development seminars, workshops, scholarships, keynote speakers, the WAI Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony, industry briefings, and an exhibit hall full of aviation industry professionals waiting to connect with our members. It provides unmatched chances for professional growth and networking that extends far beyond the classroom and the flight deck. We as an official chapter of WAI are committed to increasing the 6% industry average of women in the aviation industry, and for many, the International Conference is where that journey begins.
The Cost
With next year's WAI Conference location being in Dallas, TX, it costs, at minimum, $1,000 for each student to attend. After budgeting for Conference registration, travel, lodging, food, and other miscellaneous travel expenses, this exceeds the financial capabilities of our young WAI Chapter.
The Home of the Flying Cowgirls was officially marked as a collegiate chapter and formally recognized by WAI in 2020. While we have worked hard over past years to build our chapter and alumni network, we need your help getting our members to the International Conference!
OSU-WIA sincerely thanks every donor for their help and contribution, and we wish you all blue skies and tailwinds.
Go Pokes!
$20.20
OSU - WIA since 2020
In honor of our chapter's recognition by Women in Aviation International in the year 2020, your gift will help support our members in attending the International Conference in 2026.
$50
Banquet Ticket
$50 is the average cost of a ticket to the annual WAI Hall of Fame Banquet held at the end of each conference. Your donation will be used by students attending the conference!
$115
115 Years of Female Aviators
Women have made a significant contribution to aviation since the Wright Brothers' first flight. In 1911, Harriet Quimby took to the skies as the first licensed female pilot, and we celebrate her accomplishments through this donation. As a chapter, we continue to push boundaries as she did!
$250
Fully Funded Ticket
A student ticket to attend the annual Women in Aviation Conference costs $250. This gift will be used to sponsor a ticket.
$500
Hotel Room
$500 is the average cost of a room to stay on property for one night at the Gaylord Texan in Dallas, TX. As a chapter, it is our goal to raise enough money to provide rooms for all our members. Your gift will greatly contribute to this effort.
$1,000
Sponsor a Student
This donation would cover the minimum average cost for one member to attend WAI Conference. With housing, food, and transportation, the numbers tend to grow quickly. Your gift will be put toward the overall costs of attending.