Representing the interest of engineers across America


Awards News Center
COPAE Resources
Voices of Innovation Events


Much of the Communications track at AAES focuses on annual awards. AAES's Awards Program recognizes U.S. engineers whose outstanding achievements benefit the engineering community, the United States, and the world.

Most of AAES's work in public awareness is channeled through the Committee on Public Awareness of Engineering (COPAE). COPAE is made up of volunteer and/or staff representatives from AAES member societies.

COPAE members bring a breadth of engineering disciplines to the table to ensure that AAES presents a broad and comprehensive view of engineering to the public. COPAE provides guidance and oversight on programs that enhance the public understanding of the impact of engineering.