Engaging aspiring aerospace professionals from historically excluded backgrounds through practical hands-on experience, leadership training, and community outreach. The Zed Factor Fellowship will include pairing fellows with industry mentors, placing them in summer internships, and providing opportunities for them to build a community (via a summit and other gatherings, in person and virtual, throughout and after the summer program). The participants will also be required to give back to their communities, providing mentorship to a younger community member, building a program in their high school, or finding an appropriate way to grow and expand the impact of the Zed Factor Fellowship beyond themselves. The Five Factors of Zed Fellows: 1. Mentorship from an aerospace professional. 2. An immersive internship at an aerospace company. 3. Professional development programs with a flagship leadership summit. 4. Self-designed service project to engage the fellow’s community in their experience, 5. A lasting network connecting students throughout their education and professional lives. Share your story with us! #MyAerospaceStory