Meet the Black Women Responsible for Launching Artemis II

Apr 13, 2026 | Leadership, STEM, Women

It’s no secret that Black women consistently rank among the most educated groups in the U.S. In fact, roughly 71 percent of master’s degrees earned by Black students go to Black women as well as 65 percent of doctoral, medical and dental degrees, according to AAUW. So...

Black Engineers’ Annual Convention Highlights Baltimore As Hub For Black STEM Professionals

Mar 23, 2026 | STEM

For the first time in its history, the National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE) is in Baltimore for its Annual Convention, bringing thousands of engineers, technologists and students together for career-building opportunities, professional development workshops,...

Black Female Doctor And Innovator Launches Identity-Affirming STEAM Subscription Box For Black Children

Mar 2, 2026 | Education, STEM

Founded by Dr. Angeline Dean, a cultural gap architect, scholar, and community transformation leader, Melanated Neurons was birthed from a personal and painful moment. After her 7-year-old great nephew was called “N*gger,” “BLACK,” and “Black monkey” at school, and...

Why Equity In STEM Education Is Urgent For Students Of Color

Oct 27, 2025 | STEM

In the United States, STEM fuels innovation, economic growth and upward mobility. Yet for many students of color, the path into these fields is blocked by inequities that start early and persist. Drawing on my experiences and my nonprofit’s mission to expand...

Applications Open For Future Of STEM Scholarship Initiative At HBCU Week College Fair

Sep 29, 2025 | Higer Education, STEM

The Future of STEM Scholars Initiative (FOSSI) officially opened its 2026 scholarship application period at the annual HBCU Week Foundation College Fair in Wilmington, Delaware. This marks the sixth consecutive year that FOSSI has launched its application at this...