STEM leadership

N.C. A&T Dedicates Gina Loften Cyber Defense & AI Lab

Written By Lexx Thornton In recognition of her exceptional contributions to technology, innovation, and education, as well as her unwavering support of the College of Engineering at her alma mater, North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University has named its new state-of-the-art cyber defense and artificial intelligence lab for Board of Trustees Chair Gina L.

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JSU Alumna Wanda Gilmore Honored With 2024 BEYA Award

By Aron Smith Jackson State University alumna Wanda Gilmore sets to be honored with the prestigious 2024 Black Engineer of the Year Award (BEYA) for Science Spectrum Trailblazer at the 38th BEYA STEM DTX Conference from February 15-17. The Science Spectrum Trailblazer Award recognizes individuals who significantly impact science, technology, engineering, or mathematics. Professionals are celebrated for their

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Howard Alumna Aprille Ericsson Nominated to Defense Role

By Hayya Shah Howard University alumna Aprille J. Ericsson (MEng ‘90; Ph.D. ‘95) has been nominated by United States President Joseph Biden to serve as the assistant secretary of defense for science and technology. Ericsson, the first African American woman to receive a doctoral degree in mechanical engineering from Howard University, will be confirmed in a hearing beginning

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Four N.C. A&T Leaders Named to TBJ 2024 40 Under 40 List

Written by Alcorn State University Newsroom Triad Business Journal (TBJ) has named three North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University alumni and a faculty member to its 2024 class of 40 Under 40 award winners. The group represents a broad array of industries including real estate, construction, law, health care, biotech, technology, manufacturing and education.

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