Hampton University will become the first HBCU with an eSports gaming lab Historically, Blacks and Hispanics in the United States have been ‘late to the game’ or ‘sidelined’ in matters involving technological advances. The digital divide is the term we use to describe this gap in technology access between the haves and the have-nots. In … Continue reading “eSports and HBCUs: A Conversation with David Hughes”
One year ago, construction began on a community center in West Baltimore that will revitalize the historic district and transform the fire-damaged Public School (PS) 103 into the Thurgood Marshall Amenity Center. The center will offer educational, health, and career resources in one place, bridging the economic divide that affects underserved communities. During a recent … Continue reading “West Baltimore’s Thurgood Marshall Amenity Center to Revitalize Historic District and Bridge Economic Divide”
What’s on STEM City USA this week? See the schedule below. Sunday, Dec. 10 HBCU Nation iRadio | The HBCU Nation 6:00 AM – 7:00 AM ET Join our Host Anthony Ray as he leads lively, engaging discussions with HBCU advocates, policymakers, authors, and others to promote the most recent initiative of The HBCU Nation, … Continue reading “What’s on STEM City USA: December 10-16, 2023”
Colonel Alison Gonzalez, who serves as the Director of Staff for the United States Space Force, is currently the highest-ranking Black woman in the force. She is set to be the featured speaker at the upcoming BEYA Stars and Stripes Career Day, which is taking place on Saturday, December 9, and is sponsored by Lockheed … Continue reading “BEYA Stars and Stripes Career Day on Sat, December 9, 2023”
Dr. Chance M. Glenn is a well-known figure in the field of engineering education. He has served as the chair of the Council of Engineering Deans at Historically Black Colleges and Universities at the BEYA STEM Conference and as the dean of the engineering school at Alabama A&M University. In 2018, Career Communications Group (CCG) … Continue reading “Dr. Chance M. Glenn’s recent promotion is being celebrated by USBE Magazine”
Retired U.S. Army Colonel Yvonne Prettyman-Beck announced the passing of retired Army Corps of Engineer member, James Braxton, on Wednesday evening. Braxton served as the former director of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) at Headquarters U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE). James Braxton retired for the second time in December 2019, after serving in the military … Continue reading “James Braxton, winner of the 2011 BEYA for Diversity Leadership, has died”
Currently, the United States has almost 600,000 open cybersecurity jobs, and globally, it is expected that 3.5 million cybersecurity jobs will be available by 2025. Norfolk State University recently announced on social media that its cybersecurity and computer science programs were featured in the Grio. Dr. Aurelia T. Williams, the senior vice provost, and Arkasia … Continue reading “Building a resilient workforce well-prepared for the most sought-after STEM careers”
Dubai, UAE – In a gathering of aerospace giants, Boeing, Lockheed Martin, and Raytheon Technologies (RTX) were among the prominent companies showcasing their latest advancements and technologies at the Dubai Air Show, one of the most significant events in the global aviation calendar. Held in the United Arab Emirates, the Dubai Air Show is … Continue reading “Boeing, Lockheed Martin, and RTX Showcase Innovations at the Dubai Air Show by Tyrone D. Taborn”
Are you a student looking to pursue a career in STEM? Look no further than historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) with cutting-edge STEM programs. With top-notch faculty, state-of-the-art facilities, and a commitment to diversity and inclusion, HBCUs are the perfect place for students of all backgrounds to excel in science, technology, engineering, and math. … Continue reading “HBCUs promote campus STEM programs to prospective students”
Three professors from North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University have been awarded the 2023-24 Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) Medtronic Research & Development Program Award. The program supports innovation in STEM, medical technology, and business research at select historically Black colleges and universities. Medtronic is the sole funder of these grants, the latest result … Continue reading “Medtronic R&D Program aims to expand access to opportunities for students from diverse backgrounds”
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