North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University has announced that four recent mechanical engineering graduates won the 2021 Sandia Senior Design Bonanza Best Engineering Design Process award for their senior capstone design. This year, the competing teams had to develop a launch detection device and protect the payload. “The most rewarding aspect of this senior … Continue reading “MechE grads at N.C. A&T win a Best Engineering Design Process award”
The National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE) has announced the selection of Janeen Uzzell as its chief executive officer (CEO).
Morgan State University is currently accepting applications for the National Science Foundation CyberCorps: Scholarship for Service and Department of Defense Cybersecurity Scholarship Program. According to the announcement, completing a single application puts you in consideration for both scholarships. A National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense Education, Morgan State University’s Cybersecurity Assurance and Policy … Continue reading “Join the CyberCorps: Scholarship for Service program at Morgan State University”
Howard University has announced that the “Engines of Equity: Innovation, Growth, and the Next Generation HBCU” webinar will take place on Wednesday, July 14. The one-hour virtual event is scheduled to start at 1:00 p.m. EST. The focus of the discussion will be the past role of historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) as drivers of … Continue reading “HBCU Presidents, Industry Leaders to discuss Innovation, Growth and Equity”
The town hall will include tips and advice on how minority-owned businesses can benefit from the Infrastructure Bill.
Earlier this month, the NASCAR industry welcomed 22 graduate and undergraduate students to begin a 10-week NASCAR Diversity Internship Program – the sport’s longest-running diversity initiative. The program offers students of color hands-on experience as well as the opportunity to network and learn from executive leaders across professional sports industries. This year’s class has been … Continue reading “NASCAR Diversity Internship Program welcomes the intern class of 2021”
On July 1, Dr. Lesia L. Crumpton-Young, 1997 BEYA winner for College-level Promotion of Education, joined a small but growing number of female presidents at historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs). Following a vote of confirmation in June, the Board of Regents unanimously selected Dr. Crumpton-Young as the 13th President of Texas Southern University (TSU). … Continue reading “1997 BEYA Winner, Dr. Lesia Crumpton Young, starts new job as President of Texas Southern University”
Dr. Frederick S. Humphries, the winner of the Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2001 BEYA STEM Conference, died Thursday, June 24, in Orlando, according to Florida A&M University (FAMU). The renowned scholar was 85. The historically Black college and university (HBCU), where he served as president from 1985 to 2001, tweeted Tuesday that FAMU will … Continue reading “FAMU announces public memorial service for Dr. Frederick Humphries”
Educating teachers, scientists, engineers, physicians, and others has been a responsibility that historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) have fulfilled for nearly 200 years. Those who have attended HBCUs or had firsthand experiences with these renowned schools in other ways are most familiar with what makes them special and why they are such an integral … Continue reading “Reflections on the HBCU experience and why they are so deserving of corporate support”
Prairie View A&M University (PVAMU) has announced it is one of 10 institutions to receive a $5 million grant from Google. The one-time unrestricted financial grant will provide PVAMU with financial support for scholarships, technological infrastructure support, career readiness, and curriculum development. “We at Prairie View A&M University are delighted with the support provided by … Continue reading “Six HBCUs with Abet-accredited engineering schools receive $5 million grants from Google”
