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10 HBCUs That Graduate The Most Black STEM Students

The American Institutes for Research (AIR) found in 2014 that 72 percent of Black graduates with a STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) doctorate from an historically Black college and university earned their undergraduate degree at an HBCU as well. The top colleges producing STEM graduates are listed below. These top universities and colleges are proof that HBCUs …

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America’s Intense Focus on Boosting STEM Education Could Be Detrimental to Innovation

Is it possible to create the world’s next great social media site without understanding people’s digital behaviors? Would anyone be downloading books and magazines to tablets if there wasn’t first a community of amazing authors who made desirable, timeless content? Can anyone understand where technological advances are needed if there is not first a broader understanding …

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Young Blerds Celebrated at White House Science Fair as President Obama Dedicates $240M to Diversifying STEM

President Barack Obama has repeatedly voiced his interest in helping diversify careers in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM), and the 2015 White House Science Fair marked the president’s latest effort to follow through on his word.  This year marked the fifth installment of the White House Science Fair, but the gathering had a particular focus …

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6 Tech Giants That Signed Fat Checks to Help Black Students in STEM but Still Lack Diversity in Their Own Companies

Google Google has consistently donated to a variety of different causes aimed at boosting diversity in the tech space, including the Black Girls Code initiative. Google donated $190,000 to the initiative in 2014 but never did much for increasing diversity in its own staff. That same year, Google’s diversity report revealed that roughly 79 percent …

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10 of the Most Incredible STEM Programs for Black Youths

National Society of Black Engineers’ Summer Engineering Experience for Kids Every summer, this program gives 300 students between the third and eighth grades the chance to participate in the National Society of Black Engineers’ camp, known as SEEK. The program takes place in different cities across America and provides a free resource for students interested …

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Young Math Prodigy Enrolled in University at the Age of 10, Crushing Stereotypes About Black People in STEM

As science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) careers continue to struggle to become more diverse, a young Black math prodigy is demolishing every stereotype that this industry has held against Black women specifically and black people in general. Past diversity reports from today’s biggest tech giants say it all — Black people and women are grossly …

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The White House Brings Back ‘We the Geeks’ Series to Celebrate Black Talent in STEM

Today’s biggest tech giants and other major corporations have been doing their best to drive diversity in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) after reports recently revealed just how many white males dominated the space. Now, the government is also adding to the conversation with the return of “We the Geeks.” The White House recently …

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Tech Guru in Ghana Conquers Cerebral Palsy to Become One of the Most Influential African Women in STEM

As a Black woman, Farida Bedwei already had some serious challenges ahead if she wanted to launch a successful career in the tech space. Being diagnosed with cerebral palsy meant she had yet another obstacle to navigate on her road to becoming a software engineer — but she didn’t necessarily see it that way. Bedwei …

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Youth for Technology’s New Program Uses 3-D Printing to Get Girls in Africa Interested in STEM

Youth for Technology is taking a different approach to get girls in Africa interested in STEM subjects. While many programs and initiatives focus on coding or Web design, the 3D Africa program is making the most of 3-D printing technology to show the young girls just how fun STEM can be. There has been an …

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Elon Musk Hopes to Revolutionize Public Transportation With Hyperloop Transit System

Elon Musk made a commitment that could move the country one step closer to futuristic transportation after he pledged to build a test track for his Hyperloop high-speed transportation system. From self-driving cars to handy jetpacks, tech-loving consumers have finally been seeing futuristic modes of transportation come to life. While these futuristic devices are still …

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