The Icebox Derby is a program sponsored by ComEd that brings together young girls from diverse backgrounds to learn about STEM by building race cars
Dr. Karen Hypolite is a successful author, chemistry professor, science education researcher, advocate and innovator. She is a professor at Kennesaw State University and the
Rose Stuckey Kirk understands the importance of providing opportunities for the youth. In order for all youth to have similar chances at reaching success, they
Corey Anthony has two decades of experience at AT&T. Anthony currently serves as SVP of human resources and chief diversity officer. In his current role,
Blending science, substance, and style, Jennifer Stimpson makes science a wonderful learning experience for students. Her love for science was fostered while growing up in a household with parents who were pharmacists. Stimpson and her younger sister (who is also a scientist), learned the impact science had on society.
Madam C.J. Walker Civil rights activist, philanthropist, entrepreneur (1867–1919) Madam C.J. Walker, nee Sarah Breedlove, was born on Dec. 23, 1867, near Delta, Louisiana. After suffering
Students participated in an immersive two-week program to explore STEM through science and art, while learning about solar energy and the earliest forms of STEM via African
As the special advisor to Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan and head of the city’s innovation and entrepreneurship department, Jill Ford has made quite a name
Kunbi Tinuoye launched her website UrbanGeekz in 2015. Here, she shares why she wanted to be a part of a growing trend of journalists taking
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Google announced today the opening of its new imitative and laboratory called Code Next. The Code Next project is an initiative focused on cultivating the
Renowned for producing numerous chart topping hits for hip-hop’s most successful artists including T.I, Jay Z, Ludacris, Snoop Dogg, R Kelly and others, Kevin “Khao”
The technological age is expanding continuously. Each day new ways are being developed to make our lives easier. In this age of technology, young women
To Shadeed Abdul-Salaam, the May 7 Spring Festival is simply a milestone, a culmination of years of dedicated community service, mentoring young talent and encouraging healthy
Shawn Ageyman, whose mission is to help people, discusses his role as CEO of Hip Hop Hackathon. Read on to find out how he recruits
STEM is all the rage in these parts. An acronym that stands for the academic disciplines of science, technology, engineering and math, there is a strong
Clark Atlanta University (CAU) received a $3.4 million grant Sept. 12, 2013 to implement and lead the Georgia-Alabama Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority Participation in
The importance of science, technology, engineering and math, or STEM as it’s commonly known, can’t be underestimated in preparing students for an increasingly technological tomorrow.
