Diversity in Spectrum Council

Spectrum policy is a salient but niche field.

In our increasingly digital world, this area is increasingly important, but there is a shortage of diverse experts. We need to educate future leaders about this important topic, both to encourage diverse students to enter the field and to foster the careers of diverse professionals already working in the industry.

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The Diversity in Spectrum Council is proud to announce the 2026 recipients of the Women in Spectrum Scholarship!
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The Women in Spectrum Scholarship honors a select group of dedicated women engineers pursuing careers in spectrum and wireless communications. Each recipient will receive a $1,500 scholarship and the opportunity to attend IEEE MILCOM 2026.

Congratulations to the 2026 award recipients:
- Ava Anderson, Undergraduate Student in Electrical Engineering, University of Notre Dame
- Walae Fitout, M.S. in Electrical Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology
- Sara Hadavi, Ph.D. Candidate in Electrical Engineering, University of Notre Dame
- Bingyan Lu, Ph.D. Candidate in Electrical Engineering, University of Notre Dame
- Veronica Mok, Undergraduate Student in Electrical Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology

We’re proud to support the next generation of leaders and look forward to seeing how these scholars will make an impact in the field of spectrum and wireless communications.

By joining DISC, you’ll have access to policy experts across the industry and academia looking to share their knowledge and break down barriers to the field. Stay tuned for programming, educational, and mentorship opportunities throughout 2024.

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About DISC

The Diversity in Spectrum Council (DISC) was established by organizations and nonprofits across the tech and telecom industry in response to the lack of diversity amongst spectrum policy professionals.