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National Society of Black Engineers Launches #BlackSTEMLikeMe

Samara LynnFebruary 1, 2017September 23, 2017

by Samara LynnFebruary 1, 2017September 23, 2017395

The National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE) launched a new campaign, #BlackSTEMLikeMe, an initiative encouraging black students and professional in STEM (science, technology, engineering, and...

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You Can Now Give Your Kids a Monthly STEM Toy Box Subscription

Samara LynnJanuary 28, 2017September 23, 2017

by Samara LynnJanuary 28, 2017September 23, 2017415

Can STEM toys help build STEM skills? Jeffrey Trawick, said there has been surprisingly little research on individual toysâ€™ effectiveness as learning tools....

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95% of This Tech Workforce is White

Samara LynnJanuary 26, 2017September 23, 2017

by Samara LynnJanuary 26, 2017September 23, 2017251

The researchers conclude, â€œethnic wage gaps in the U.S. havenâ€™t changed much in the last 35 years, even with the introduction of the tech industry..."...

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Accenture Steps Up to Diversify Tech Talent Pipeline

Samara LynnDecember 15, 2016September 23, 2017

by Samara LynnDecember 15, 2016September 23, 2017241

Nearly a dozen African American girls, ages 10-15, received coding instruction and exposure to corporate culture during the “Hour of Code,â€ a program hosted by...

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Intel Releases Diversity Stats, Shows Support for LGBTQ Community

Samara LynnAugust 13, 2016September 28, 2017

by Samara LynnAugust 13, 2016September 28, 201798

Intel so far this year has achieved 43.4% hiring of women and minorities according to its 2016 Mid-Year Diversity and Inclusion Report. The report also...

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Mississippi Could be the Next Silicon Valley

Samara LynnMay 26, 2016September 28, 2017

by Samara LynnMay 26, 2016September 28, 2017555

"... the state is ideal for creating innovation centers for drone manufacturing and also for business accelerators."...

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Minority and Female Presence Increases Slightly at Google I/O

Samara LynnMay 18, 2016September 29, 2017

by Samara LynnMay 18, 2016September 29, 2017127

The number of blacks in attendance at this year's Google I/O conference remain stagnant from last year but there are more Hispanics and women....