Aprille Joy Ericsson has been nominated by President Biden to serve as Assistant Secretary of Defense (Science and Technology) at the Department of Defense, as announced by the White House. Ericsson has been recognized for her outstanding contributions to the field of science and engineering, having received numerous prestigious awards and honors. Among these achievements … Continue reading “Aprille Joy Ericsson, Science Spectrum Trailblazer Award winner, has been nominated as Assistant Secretary of Defense for Science and Technology”
The Georgia Tech Research Institute (GTRI) recently partnered with Alabama A&M University for its inaugural Defense-University Affiliated Research Traineeship (DART) Program. (Photo Credit: Sean McNeil) The program’s goal is to support underrepresented researchers in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) and to conduct research for the U.S. Army. Dr. Kenneth Sartor, an assistant math professor, … Continue reading “How HBCUs and MSIs build their capacity and compete for funding”
A recent study by Workyard reveals the top in-demand jobs in the current employment market. The most in-demand job is A.I. Prompt Engineer, followed by Human Integration Specialist and 3D Printing Engineer. Other in-demand jobs include A.I. Product Manager, Drone Manager, AI Research Scientist, Augmented Reality Experience Designer, Digital Currency Advisor, Virtual Reality Therapist, and … Continue reading “A recent study reveals the top in-demand jobs in the current employment market”
The American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) has released its 2023 Civil Engineering Salary Report which shows that salaries for civil engineers have continued to rise at a faster rate than in previous years, with a median pre-tax income from all sources of $128,000. Base salaries have increased by approximately 7% from 2022 to 2023. … Continue reading ““Demand for talent is high, and civil engineering salaries continue to rise,” says new ASCE report”
The award was presented at a celebration for Pennsylvania’s African American Veterans.
Education advocates met at BCPS headquarters to discuss BEYA and its potential for inspiring BCPS students toward a brighter STEM-focused future. On September 29, 2023, a group of education advocates met at the Baltimore County Public Schools (BCPS) Headquarters to discuss the Black Engineer of the Year Awards (BEYA) conference. The meeting aimed to introduce … Continue reading “Education advocates met at BCPS headquarters to discuss BEYA and its potential for inspiring BCPS students toward a brighter STEM-focused future”
Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University showcased its top inventors and researchers at an event sponsored by the Division of Research Office of Technology Transfer and Export Control. The event exhibited the innovative work of Charles Magee and S. Satayanryan Dev, both of whom have patents licensed to various companies. One of their patents is a … Continue reading “Leading HBCU showcases its top inventors and researchers”
What’s on STEM City USA: October 1-7, 2023
Maryland Public Television has launched a new YouTube channel called “HBCU Week NOW,” which features short films, student videos, and other HBCU-themed content. This comes as a part of the national expansion of the HBCU Week content initiative and coincides with the 2023 national celebration of HBCU Week, designated by The White House each year. … Continue reading “Maryland Public Television has launched a new YouTube channel called “HBCU Week NOW””
The Department of Education’s White House Initiative on Advancing Educational Equity, Excellence, and Economic Opportunity through Historically Black Colleges and Universities commenced the 2023 National HBCU Week Conference this week. The event will run from September 24-28 and will bring together leaders, faculty, students, and supporters from colleges and universities. This year’s theme, “Raising the … Continue reading “This week’s events include the HBCU Week Conference and an Int’l Day Federal Workshop for HBCUs”
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