Hip-hop.com to Integrate Science and Technology with Hip Hop Culture
Music has had a tremendous influence in the black community for generations. As media quickly switched online, numerous hip hop sites have emerged. Although many of these sites don’t differ much from each other, Hip-hop.com is setting themselves apart by integrating music, culture, and education. The name half way describes exactly what Hip-hop.com is. Yes, it [...]
Read MoreSEEK Program Working to Produce Future African American Engineers
The National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE) organized a summer program designed to produce future engineers. The Summer Engineering Experience for Kids (SEEK) camps will begin this month in Columbus, Ohio; Oakland and San Diego, Calif. The mission of the SEEK Camp is to build a pipeline to careers in science, technology, engineering and math [...]
Read MoreEric Peterson Speaks on Diversity in STEM and Design Industries
General Motors (GM) are encouraging minorities in the areas of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. They are working to create diversity in STEM and design industries through community initatives and educational programs. GM plans to hire approximately 1,000 engineers and are looking to recruit at art and design schools and HBCUs for 2011 and 2012. Hear more from GM’s VP of [...]
Read MoreHBCUs Debut in Microsoft Imagine Cup
This year marks the first that HBCUs will be included in the Microsoft Imagine Cup. We covered this earlier this year, but there is a burning question surrounding this event: Why, exactly, is this the first time that HBCUs are participating in a competition which has been held annually for the last eight years? Last [...]
Read MoreBlack Web 2.0 Spotlight: Level Playing Field Institute
Inequalities in the education system and workforce of the United States continue to hinder the economic progress of historically disadvantaged groups. Although every individual in America has the potential for excellence, there are still limited opportunities to express that potential for many underrepresented groups. Therefore, some of our country’s most gifted individuals may be robbed [...]
Read MoreStudy: Black Students Who Attend HBCUs More Successful in Math, Technology
According to a recent study done by the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights, students who attend Historically Black Colleges and Universities are more likely to pursue careers in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM). On Monday, The Commission released its annual briefing report on The Educational Effectiveness of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs)and Encouraging [...]
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