Harry L. Williams, Ed.D., serves as the president and CEO of the Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF). Williams has been leading TMCF since 2016, and his tenure has been marked by exceptional fundraising, strategic planning, and advocacy. He has been successful in increasing student enrollment every year and forging partnerships with government and private organizations, … Continue reading “The Thurgood Marshall College Fund Does More Than Scholarships”

Welcome to the Back-to-School Edition of What’s on in STEM City USA! We are excited to share with you the latest updates in the world of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. This edition highlights the cutting-edge research and groundbreaking innovations that have been taking place in these fields. STEM City USA has a rich history … Continue reading “Back-to-School Edition of What’s on in STEM City USA”

Legacy Awards, presented annually at the BEYA STEM Conference, honor a winner’s voluntary work in the science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) community, as well as excellence in the STEM workforce. Before 2016, Legacy Awards were in a special recognition category. The awards were renamed to honor BEYA’s legacy dating back to 1987. Legacy awards were … Continue reading “Legacy Award Winners at the BEYA STEM Conference, Part 3”

On this day, 40 years ago, NASA astronaut Guy Bluford embarked on STS-8, making history as the first African American to venture into space. He went on to participate in three more shuttle missions, accumulating over 688 hours in space. In a 2013 interview with NASA, Bluford admitted that it took him some time to … Continue reading “First African American Astronaut Guion Bluford was honored at the 37th Annual BEYA STEM Conference”

A panel of experts from historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) discussed the benefits and challenges of establishing corporate partnerships during the 37th Annual BEYA STEM Conference in February 2023. They shared insights on current initiatives and ways companies can effectively collaborate with HBCUs. Dr. Stephanie Luster-Teasley, interim engineering dean at North Carolina Agricultural and … Continue reading “Corporations, Government Agencies, and HBCUs Collaborate to Boost STEM Education”

The 2023 Florida Engineering Dean’s Summit was hosted by Dean Suvranu De of FAMU-FSU College of Engineering. The summit brought together leaders from 12 engineering schools in Florida to discuss shared issues and possible collaborations. (Headline photo courtesy of Florida State University News) The aim of the summit was to explore solutions for common problems … Continue reading “Florida Engineering Deans Come Together to Address Common Challenges and Foster Innovation”

Dr. Tolessa Deksissa was recently awarded the Research Leadership Award at the 2022 BEYA STEM Conference for his contributions to environmental research, teaching, and training at the University of the District of Columbia. (Photo courtesy of UDC College of Agriculture, Urban Sustainability and Environmental Sciences (CAUSES) blog) Dr. Victor McCrary, UDC’s vice president for research … Continue reading “Dr. Tolessa Deksissa: Pioneering Researcher and Educator Tackling Global Water Management Challenge”

Students and educators joined Saturday’s BEYA Stars and Stripes Career Day to learn from Jesse Kingg, the winner of the Professional Achievement Award in 2001. Jesse, currently the COO & Executive Advisor of One Team Partners, has had an impressive career in both the Navy and the business world. (Photo courtesy of Best First Impression … Continue reading “2001 Professional Achievement Award winner shares his secrets to success at BEYA event”

In October 2019, Prairie View A&M University (PVAMU) announced that the Center for Energy and Environmental Sustainability (CEES) had been awarded $5 million in Phase II funding from the National Science Foundation (NSF). This brought the total funding for the center to $10 million, including $3.7 million from competitive grants from the NSF, the U.S. … Continue reading “Research environment promotes positive outcomes and encourages students to collaborate and learn together”

Dr. Warren Leon Davis, a principal member of the technical staff at Sandia National Laboratories, received the 2019 Research Leadership Award at the BEYA Conference for his work in machine learning and its applications in computational physics, biochemistry, and cybersecurity. During his speech at the BEYA Gala, Davis shared that his passion for science was … Continue reading “Research leader mentors and supports others while driving scientific discovery”