Tag Archives: STEM
Black America’s Education Crisis
... and what you can do about it
In January, Kelley Williams-Bolar served nine days in jail and was sentenced to two years…
By Marcia Wade Talbert
Why Plugging Into Tech Equals Business Opportunities
Broadband session sparks conversation about digital business development and job creation
As the US Labor Department unveiled its dismal report revealing an unemployment rate stubbornly stuck…
By Derek T. Dingle
Why Black Entrepreneurs Must Create the Next Google
How to succeed in the "Innovation Economy"
There’s a need for a business movement with a powerful, audacious mission: Ensuring African Americans…
By Derek T. Dingle
UBR Spotlight: World Wide Technology Chairman David Steward
More on the entrepreneurs, business strategies and economic news featured on The Urban Business Roundtable
This week on The Urban Business Roundtable, UBR Contributor Renita D. Young talks with David…
By Alfred Edmond, Jr.
WATCH: will.i.am Pushes Youth Education in the Sciences with TV Special
The Black Eyed Peas frontman looks to make science and technology cool for kids
Entrepreneur/artist will.i.am advocates STEM education for young people so America can remain competitive in the…
By Anslem Samuel
Weather Watch
How one student used an internship to secure a TV gig
Marcus Walter grew up in the Midwest fascinated by weather patterns and spent his time…
By Sonia Alleyne
UBR Spotlight: BE 100s CEO Amos Otis
Entrepreneurs and strategies featured on The Urban Business Roundtable, plus we're throwing a Twitter Party!
Amos L. Otis, top executive of one of the nation’s largest Black-owned companies, shares the…
By Alfred Edmond, Jr.
Shuttle Stars: America’s Black Astronauts
A look at 20 African American pioneers of aeronautics
The final launch of Atlantis on July 8 will mark the end of the American…
By BlackEnterprise.com
Are African Americans Afraid of Science?
Noted astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson discusses lack of minority representation in his field
Noted astrophysicist discusses lack of minority representation in his field and how parents and role…
By Alan Hughes
10 Highest-Paying College Degrees
Find out which majors can get you paid in a major way
Find out what majors can get you paid in a major way
