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Leah Tadege, a fifth grader and National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE) junior, plays with engineering modules during Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) Day at the National Museum of African American History and Culture in D.C. on Feb. 22. (Anthony Tilghman/The Washington Informer)

NMAAHC Holds STEM Day for Black Youth

by WI Guest Author February 26, 2020December 21, 2021

The National Museum of African American History and Culture (NMAAHC) on Saturday hosted STEM Day, an event to provide mentoring opportunities by STEM professionals to Black youth, an underrepresented group among aspiring scientists and engineers.

Howard University's campus in northwest D.C. (NNPA Newswire)

Education

Howard University Receives Record Donation for STEM Scholarships

by WI Guest Author February 17, 2020December 21, 2021

Jose Tomas, the senior vice president of global human resources and the executive vice president for Lockheed Martin (Ret.) (left) and Linda Gooden from the General Motors Board of Directors (right) present Alicia Boler Davis, the executive vice president global manufacturing for General Motors with the 2018 Black Engineer of the Year Award. (General Motors)

Black Experience

Alicia Boler Davis Honored with 2018 Black Engineer of the Year Award

by WI Guest Author March 2, 2018October 31, 2020

National

Claudia Alexander, NASA Manager Who Led Jupiter Mission, Dies at 56

by Reporter II July 27, 2015October 30, 2020

Technology

Apple to Donate Nearly $50 Million to HBCUs to Spur STEM

by Washington Informer March 26, 2015October 30, 2020

National

Blacks Underrepresented in STEM Classes

by Washington Informer February 24, 2015October 30, 2020

Op-Ed, Opinion

Where are the Black Science Laureates?

by Reporter II October 20, 2014October 30, 2020

National

STEM Education Gap Threatens American Economic Success

by Washington Informer February 10, 2014October 30, 2020