Twenty-four members of the U of A chapter of the National Society of Black Engineers during the 49th National Society Black of Engineers convention in Kansas City. The theme was I Am S.T.E.M.
Graduating scholars were also recognized at a year-end event on April 22, where they celebrated with family and friends and also took part in a cord ceremony.
Engineering is one of several fields traditionally dominated by white men, and in order to make it more inclusive, structural changes need to occur, such as STEM subjects being introduced and emphasized to all children at younger ages, according to several Black engineers who spoke Thursday at the University of Arkansas, Fayetteville.
Engineering is one of several fields traditionally dominated by white men, and in order to make it more inclusive, structural changes need to occur, such as STEM subjects being introduced and emphasized to all children at younger ages, according to several Black engineers who spoke Thursday at the University of Arkansas, Fayetteville.