Join us for the BEYA Leading Voices Summer Seminar, a virtual one-day summit focused on partnerships between historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) and tech companies and institutions to promote innovation and diverse and inclusive research ecosystems. Click here to join.

The seminar features informative discussions moderated by Dr. Victor McCrary, vice president for research at the University of the District of Columbia, and distinguished speakers including Nate Crews, CEO of Business Transformation Consulting Services, Dr. Wayne Gersie, vice president for diversity and inclusion at Michigan Technological University, and Dr. Isaac Porche, national security analysis mission Area executive at the Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory.

The seminar will cover topics including the CHIPS & Science Act, research partnerships between HBCUs and predominantly white institutions, and HBCUs and space research. Attendees will gain insights into the current status and future opportunities for HBCUs in producing STEM graduates from underrepresented communities and exploring authentic partnerships with PWIs.

The BEYA Leading Voices Summer Seminar will take place on July 28 and will be hosted virtually on the BEYASTEMDTX and STEM City USA platforms, providing an interactive environment for attendees to connect with speakers and explore groundbreaking work at HBCUs. Register now to join us for this informative summit. Click here to join.

Please join us at the BEYA STEM DTX Platform’s Welcome Center, the hub of this event. You are about to embark on a journey of inspiration and empowerment as we recognize the remarkable accomplishments and collaborations that are shaping the future of STEM education.

Event Details:
Date: Today, Friday, July 28, 2023
Time: 10:00 AM – 1:30 PM EDT