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Join us for Diversity in STEM Discussions, a thought leadership series designed to bring leaders of industry together with district-level and classroom educators to engage in an honest and thought-provoking dialogue around building a magnificently diverse STEM workforce.  

The February 23rd Diversity in STEM Discussions | Designing the Future for Black Engineers offered a virtual stakeholder discussion amongst equity warriors who are breaking down barriers and establishing concrete ways to foster equitable opportunities for the next generation of black engineers in leadership. This powerful conversation explored concrete ways to foster equitable opportunities for the next generation of black engineers in leadership through change-mandating information, key alliances, actionable strategies and a vision for the future.

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Celebrating Our Black Leaders in STEM

Preview career profiles and activities and learn how they can be used in your classroom to uncover STEM skills and activate future STEM leaders.

Wadood Daoud

Wadood, a Microsoft engineer and member of Blacks at Microsoft Affinity Group and the National Society of Black Engineers, will share how he is actively defining space within his organization to mitigate the diversity divide and mobilize black engineers to future industry leaders.

 

Rebecca Winkel

Rebecca, an Economic Advisor for the American Petroleum Institute (API), will discuss how she identified labor disparities within her industry, and used that data to influence change through the identification of resourcing and activation of diversity initiatives.  

 

Dr. Ashley Huderson

Dr. Huderson, Director of Engineering Education and Outreach at the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), is highly focused on diversity and inclusion issues within STEM education. Learn how she is making meaningful contribution to the diversification of the scientific workforce and empowering those interested in STEM, regardless of their background.

 

Ronda Cosby

Ronda, Principal of Grace James Academy of Excellence, KY, is passionate about providing students creative spaces to learn and grow. See how she has advocated and spoken out for those who have felt like they didn’t have a voice, with a STEM curriculum that inspires and instills a strong sense of identity.