In this week’s On Orbit podcast episode, we hear firsthand about the impact of the Patti Grace Smith Fellowship. The fellowship for Black and African American students honors the legacy of Patti Grace Smith, who was a pioneer in the aerospace industry who served as the head of the Federal Aviation Administration’s Office of Commercial Space Transportation. Current and former fellows AJ Bekoe and Spencer Roberts join On Orbit to share their experiences with the intern program and talk about the value of the community it builds. They also share their perspectives on how companies can step up efforts to recruit a diverse workforce, and tips for students applying for the fellowship.