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About Us
The AEIRS Board and Staff have been extremely busy since our Annual Meeting in July, and I’m excited to share what’s been happening!
First, we are putting the finishing touches on our new website, scheduled to launch soon, and I am thrilled to see Dr. Kori Stewart’s presidential initiative come to life. A heartfelt thanks goes to Mari, Cheyne, and Korie for the countless hours they have invested to make this project a reality. I also want to extend our sincere appreciation to Jalita and Denzel from ToucanTech for their leadership, guidance, and exceptional partnership throughout this process. The website is absolutely beautiful.
Second, our committees are also hard at work as the 2025–2026 volunteer year begins:
Education Committee
They’ve planned our Fall Webinar during National Radiologic Technology Week, which the Board has decided to offer free to AEIRS members. Join us on Thursday, November 6, from 6–8 pm EST on Zoom.
Dr. Laura Aaron and Jessica Despino: “We Have a Problem: Using Data to Initiate Change.”
Dr. Dana Eskins: “Generations in Transition: Fast Tracking Leadership Readiness in Imaging Education.”
Scholarship Committee
This group is creating new funding opportunities for international outreach. In the spring, we’ll share details about two exciting scholarships: one to support AEIRS members traveling to present at an international conference, and another to bring international colleagues to our Annual Meeting as speakers.
Research Committee
Advancing one of our key strategic initiatives, they are drafting a survey that will allow us to publish a white paper on educator salaries, workloads, and related responsibilities. This document will be a valuable resource and reference point for educators.
Leadership Development Committee
They are creating content for the new Leadership Development Academy, another major strategic initiative. This program is designed to build a strong pipeline of leaders who will guide AEIRS into the future.
Lastly, I selected a workgroup to review and update the Educator Practice Standards before sending them for public comment. Thank you to Olivia Enriquez, Alicia Giaimo, Tina Hammick, Melissa Metzger, Kristi Moore, Jamisha Twitty, and Alisha Wright for volunteering to serve on this workgroup and complete this important project.
AEIRS is a vibrant community because of the energy, commitment, and vision of its members, staff, and volunteers. Thank you for everything you do to strengthen our mission of developing and supporting medical imaging and radiation therapy educators.
Kevin R. Clark, EdD, R.T.(R)(QM), FAEIRS, FASRT
President, 2025-2026
The goal of the Association of Educators in Imaging and Radiologic Sciences, Inc. (AEIRS) is to meet the needs of the educator in imaging and radiologic sciences. AEIRS was founded as the Association of University Radiologic Technologists in 1967. The original objectives were to stimulate an interest in radiologic technology through the academic environment and to provide a means for health care professionals to exchange expertise and ideas.
In 1984, the name was changed to the Association of Educators in Radiological Sciences to more accurately reflect the organization's composition, which expanded to include collegiate and hospital based educational program faculty members in all of the imaging and radiation therapy fields. On June 10, 2006, the name changed to reflect the association’s commitment to inclusion for educators in all modalities. AEIRS shines as the front runner in the trend of organizations to embrace the spirit of modality inclusiveness.
AEIRS is one of the largest organizations for imaging and radiologic science educators, representing educators from the United States, Canada, and countries abroad.
