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Preparing to take flight: Inspiring the next generation of pilots

BOEING AND NONPROFIT PARTNERS AWARD SCHOLARSHIPS FOR GREATER INCLUSION IN AVIATION

PEOPLE & EVENTS

Autodesk has made a generous donation of $5 million to Howard University’s College of Engineering and Architecture (CEA), marking the largest philanthropic contribution in the college’s history.

ON CAMPUS

South Carolina State University (SC State) received an $8 million funding boost from the state to propel its STEM program and strengthen its partnership with neighboring universities, including the University of South Carolina and Clemson University.

REVOLUTIONIZING HEALTHCARE

The Transformative Impact of Medical Technology Health on Global

LANNY SMOOT

Lanny Smoot is synonymous with creativity and innovation in theme park entertainment.

ENGINEERING'S GRAND CHALLENGES & OPPORTUNITIES

From AI to Infrastructure: Shaping the Next Decade with Engineering Solutions

How GLF Is Building A Stem Future For 2050

Before a grand idea can be put into place and successfully executed, it needs a solid foundation. For Kendall Norris, CEO of Global Leadership Forum (GLF), this is a guiding principle in his leadership of the forum, which he’s headed since 2017.

Top 5 Values Of A STEM Life That Every Young Professional And Student Should Know

Starting with everyday examples, the NetApp exec asks young people to look at how they can influence banking, commerce, the auto industry, and healthcare over the next 10, 20, 30 years.

5 Young Leaders Share Their Secrets For Success

At the BEYA Conference, Northrop Grumman Corporation showcased young, Black members of their team.

Understanding Etiquette Is Key To Success

Best practies in Business Etiquette.

Reflections On A Year As The Black Engineer Of The Year

A year ago, when Dr. Eugene DeLoatch was recognized as the 2017 Black Engineer of the Year, he didn’t realize what was ahead of him.

How Prepared Are You For The Data Economy ?

Colin Parris ’85, Electrical Engineering, Howard University, is one of the greatest data economy evangelists on the planet.

Industrial Internet Of Things On Campus

There’s no question about it: Data is the new dollar. And colleges are gearing up their graduates for a networked world. Whether you are a private corporation or the Department of Defense, it is probable your manifestation of the Industrial Internet of things (IIoT) involves sensors, a system or machine, or groups of machines, software associated with each, and quite a bit of data, explains Robin N. Coger, dean of the College of Engineering at North Carolina A&T State University and a mechanical engineering professor.

Beya Winner's Advice for Maximizing the Beya Conference Experience

Without a doubt, Christopher T. Jones has risen to stellar ranks in the defense field, and his accomplishments have been duly noted by those both inside and outside his industry.

Skills & Careers of the Future: Hallmarks of the Digital Revolution

Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math Skills Will Get You Hired. In the Next Decade, 80 Percent of Jobs in Telecommunications, Utilities, Industrials, Healthcare, It, Finance, Energy, and Consumer Staples Will Require Stem Skills, Says the Department of Defense. 

Tomorrow's Jobs

According to a recent Bureau of Labor Statistics Career Outlook paper, “STEM 101: Intro to Tomorrow’s Jobs,” STEM occupations were projected to grow by more than 9 million jobs between 2012 and 2022.

Women In The Army Navy And Air Force

U.S. Navy Adm. Michelle Howard took command of Allied Joint Force Command Naples during a change of command ceremony in Naples, Italy, on June 7, 2016, becoming the first woman and African American to command the NATO Joint Allied Force Command headquarters and U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa.

Black Colleges Matter

Historically Black Colleges and the U.S. Military

Youth Challenge Meeting The Needs Of At-Risk Youth

It’s a national problem that continues to rattle experts in education and social services. How do you help at-risk youth who are failing in a traditional educational and social structure? 

How Melvin D. Williams Rose To Become President Of Nicor Gas

It’s hard to imagine the current president of Nicor Gas, the largest natural gas distributor in Illinois, and senior vice president of Southern Company Gas as a self-proclaimed introvert who once struggled with transitioning to a corporate environment.

Don't Let Workplace Changes Trip You Up

Changes in the workplace are constant, but responding well to workplace changes is often easier said than done.

Students Using Internships As Path To Future Ambitions

They may not have earned their degrees yet, but many students have spent the summer in the workforce while engaged in serious technical work.

Managing Millenials: How To Strengthen Cross- Generational Teams

There is certainly no shortage of stereotypes around millennials, but are they all true? If they are, how does that affect the workplace dynamic? While it’s interesting to look at how different generations approach their work and careers, they may not be as different as you think. Below we explore how generations of workers are different (and the same), how to best manage millennials, and what each generation can learn from the other.