06/18/2026
Spelman College's next president, Dr. Ayanna Howard, brings a legacy of robotics, AI, NASA innovation, entrepreneurship, and engineering leadership to a new era of academic excellence and STEM impact.
Read more at https://www.blackengineer.com/news-2/a-new-era-of-innovation-and-leadership/
06/18/2026
Universities across the Southwest are advancing AI, robotics, data science, cancer care, delta research, and solar energy discoveries with real-world impact.
Read more at https://hispanicengineer.com/manage-new/driving-innovation-and-discovery/
06/17/2026
Professor Lisa-Dionne Morris’ journey at the University of Leeds connects legacy, leadership, AI training, scholarships, and global STEM opportunities, shaping what comes next.
Read more at https://womenofcoloronline.com/article_list/legacy-leadership-and-innovation/
06/17/2026
Do you know a colleague or technical professional delivering meaningful outcomes in STEM? Submit a nomination for the 2026 WOC STEM Awards.
Deadline: June 26 at 11:59 PM EDT
Nominate at ccgmag.com/awards
06/17/2026
HBCU engineering deans Joyce Shirazi, Kim Jones, Stephanie Luster-Teasley, and Pam Obiomon are shaping student success through leadership, research, innovation, representation, and new opportunities in STEM.
Read more at https://www.blackengineer.com/news-2/the-impact-of-hbcu-engineering-deans-on-student-success/
06/17/2026
From UCI’s 8,600 graduates to NASA Pathways roles, HACU programs, SHPE resume visibility, and research poster opportunities, new STEM career doors are opening fast.
Read more at https://hispanicengineer.com/manage-new/career-programs-internships-and-student-resources/
06/16/2026
Ali Guaneros Luna and Wendy Okolo show how WOC STEM Conference connections can spotlight powerful career journeys, from aerospace inspiration to NASA innovations shaping the future of flight.
Read more at https://womenofcoloronline.com/article_list/networking-at-the-woc-stem-conference/_
06/16/2026
Florida A&M University and Morgan State University students are earning national recognition for data science and AI innovation as HBCUs continue expanding access, opportunity, and the economic promise of higher education.
Read more at https://www.blackengineer.com/news-2/higher-education%E2%80%99s-expanding-reach/
06/16/2026
Strong performance deserves recognition. The WOC STEM Awards honor individuals who drive measurable results and advance STEM capability.
Know someone delivering impact? Nominate at ccgmag.com/awards