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FAMU Secures $10 million from the USDOT for Transportation Research

By Trisha Radulovich Researchers from a consortium of six institutions led by the Florida A&M University have secured a five-year grant for $2 million per year from the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) to establish a new Tier One University Transportation Center (UTC) at the FAMU. The Rural Equitable and Accessible Transportation (REAT) Center is an idea born from a proposal from several researchers affiliated with the joint engineering program at the FAMU-FSU College of Engineering. “The REAT Center is going to focus on core issues of mobility challenges for people in rural communities, which are increasingly marked by growing

Physicist Wesley Sims ’09 Steers $900,000 in Grants to Advance Quantum Research

Courtesy of Morehouse College Dr. Wesley Sims ’09, an assistant professor of physics at Morehouse College, has received nearly $900,000 in grants to expand the work of his Micro/Nano Optics Research & Engineering Laboratory and to introduce students to careers in the field. His first grant of the academic year was presented by IBM Quantum and the Society for Optics and Photonics (SPIE). The professor received $100,000 to support research and education in quantum optics and photonics. His application was selected over colleagues within IBM-HBCU Quantum Center’s member institutions, which includes 24 Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). The IBM Quantum-SPIE

North Carolina A&T Hosts U.S. Army War College Visitors, Panel Discussions on Military Topics

By Jamie Crockett The Department of History and Political Science at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University hosted visiting students and faculty of the U.S. Army War College’s Eisenhower Series College Program (ESCP) on campus Wednesday, April 12. The highly selective program encourages its students, who are on a trajectory to become the Army’s most senior leaders and advisors, to engage with two strategic issues related to national security over the course of a 10-month term, present these insights to communities across the nation and learn civilians’ perspectives of the military and national security in efforts to increase understanding.

Dr. Jaqueline Smith Awarded Bowie State’s First Ever NSF CAREER Grant

By Jacqueline Saxon Dr. Jaqueline Smith became the first ever Bowie State professor to earn the National Science Foundation’s (NSF) CAREER grant, which is awarded to early-career faculty members that are recognized as academic role models in research and education. Dr. Smith, a chemistry professor in the Department of Natural Sciences, was awarded $799,425 over five years for her breast cancer research and joins the short list of HBCU professors that have received one of the NSF’s most prestigious grants. Almost 5,000 CAREER grants were awarded between 2017-2022, and HBCUs have only received 15 of those grants in that period.

Three Distinguished Hampton University Alumni to Headline Plenary Sessions at the 27th Annual School of Science Research Symposium

Courtesy of Hampton University Three distinguished Hampton alumni were tapped to deliver keynote addresses as part of the 27th Annual School of Science Research Symposium which kicks off today at 4:00 p.m. and runs all day tomorrow in the Student Center. Keynote sessions will address the theme, “S.T.E.M.: The Answer to Life’s Questions,” and feature Dr. L. Michael Murke, ’90, CEO and founder of ASIR Materials Corporation, an entrepreneurial venture with the mission to develop and commercialize the next generation of materials suitable to handle the ever-changing needs of the device and biomedical industries. Dr. Murke will be followed by Dr.

The story of historically black colleges in the US

By Cache McClay When Kamala Harris, one of the early frontrunners for the 2020 Democratic nomination, talked about the importance of the university she attended, she shone a spotlight on historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs). “When the federal government gives attention to HBCUs we end up having a profound impact on black people in America,” said the California senator, when asked about her alma mater, Howard University, in an interview following the launch of her presidential bid. HBCUs like Howard, one of the top ranked and most well known historically black universities in the country, are recognised around the

TSU Celebrates Occupational Therapy Month

By Alexis Clark Occupational Therapy Month is celebrated in April every year to recognize the contributions that help people improve their ability to participate in daily activities and achieve greater independence. From bathing to eating or helping with clothing yourself, the occupational therapy (OT) master’s program students at TSU are becoming healthcare professionals to provide for all ages to overcome physical, cognitive, or emotional barriers. “Whatever is ailing you, we look at how that is affecting your occupation,” said Emily Bailor, a second year OT master’s student, said. “If we can get someone back to doing their occupation it’s a

Howard University School of Law to Host Inaugural Broady Symposium

By Brittany Bailer The Howard University School of Law will host the inaugural Broady Symposium on Structural Inequality: Post-Racial Constitutionalism and the Roberts Court on April 13 at 11:00 a.m. in the Damon J. Keith Moot Court Room. Distinguished scholars around the country will speak on diverse issues focusing on the Court’s race jurisprudence. Due to the assault on voting rights, the expansion of state power, and attacks on anti-discrimination law, this discussion is timely. The event will be hosted by Cedric Merlin Powell, inaugural Earl C. and Anna H. Broady Endowed Chair and visiting professor of law at Howard University. Named for the accomplished

Lincoln University Students Blaze a Trail as First Class of Intelligence Community Center for Academic Excellence Scholars

By Stephanie Cobian Six Lincoln University of Missouri (LU) students have been recognized by the Midwest Consortium – Intelligence Community Center for Academic Excellence (MW-IC CAE) for their achievements as IC CAE Scholars at a pinning ceremony. Alexandre Mugisha, Jovita ‘Iris’ Desha, Assata Starks, Blake Oakley, Chyler Hughes and Jared Campbell received their pins for their acceptance into the program and their development of specific skills and experiences associated with work in the Intelligence Community on Friday, March 31. Lincoln University President Dr. John B. Moseley commended the scholars for their achievement stating, “We are honored to be part of this first

FAMU Remains a Prudent Investment for Florida Taxpayers

By President Larry Robinson, Ph.D. It’s an exciting time to be at Florida A&M University. The key academic and accountability indicators are pointing in the right direction. We are on the rise. For the fourth consecutive year, FAMU remains the highest-ranked public Historically Black College and University (HBCU), according to U.S. News & World Report 2022-2023 Best Colleges ranking of Top Public Universities. FAMU is ranked 103 among Top Public Universities as we continuously strive toward the Top 100, which reflects our commitment to student success. We are ranked 23 nationally on the Social Mobility Index, the truest measure of

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