The MIT Asian American Association (MIT AAA) is dedicated to the promotion of the Asian American experience by providing a series of social, cultural, political, and educational events.

As of 2001-2002 enrollment, MIT has 1764 Asian American students. MIT AAA serves to represent the diverse interests of Asian American students, Asian students from abroad, and non-Asian students who are interested in learning more about the Asian American experience.

Our missions are:

• To enrich campus life by contributing to an understanding of the Asian American experience.
• To foster an understanding of the diversity of Asian cultures.
• To promote awareness of Asian American issues and concerns.
• To protect Asian American interests by working as a pan-ethnic group.
• To provide opportunities for the development of leadership and communication skills.
• To become a service to the community.
• To encourage Asian American students to take pride in their heritage and identity.

The MIT AAA was founded during the 2001-2002 academic year as a conglomeration of the MIT Asian American Pacific Caucus, Asian Athletic Association, Grains of Rice, and Origami Seminar.