I loved programming so I put my nose down and just grinded it out for 2yrs until I got my degree. Doubting my capabilities every step of the way… that is one of my biggest regrets.

As we all know, social media has played a big part in keeping us entertained during self-isolation. Ms. Rolle has used one of the most popular channels out right now (TikTok) to further aid her students on math techniques.

The time has come again when many high school students are choosing their respective institutions to attend in the fall. Belleville East High School student Jaaliyah is already embarking on a quite unique transition through her school’s “Running Start” program.

Let’s Talk Innovation is a multi-industry innovation conference bridging together global leaders in healthcare, technology, real estate, media and more to introduce educational resources. This education conference platform has invited several different entities annually to deliver new disruptive technology solutions to the world.

Every year students have the opportunity to create their own Google Doodle for a chance to have it featured on the Google.com search landing page. They also are entering to receive scholarships for their respective schools. One contestant that seemed to be going viral everywhere after her mother had posted a Facebook message was youth activist, artist, and Lusher Charter School Senior: Morrah Burton-Edwards.

STEM From Dance gives girls of color access to a STEM Education by using dance to empower, educate, and encourage them as our next generation of engineers, scientists, and techies. Yamilee wanted to help others build self confidence while increasing the diversity in STEM.

It was there, where leadership saw the potential I had to serve as a cyber professional. I was paired with a mentor who didn’t “have time” to mentor me. He actually expressed to me that the role I was being groomed for shouldn’t have been happening, and that I should have had at least 10 years of experience before being offered the role.

When we think of the term innovation, many of us automatically gravitate toward the idea of something new and fresh created by technology experts. We’d like to think that there’s a plethora of dope ideas coming into fruition across many avenues of STEM.

There’s nothing like positive representation of young girls exploring exciting careers. If you are wondering what to get for girls who are interested in STEAM, look no further! These fabulous five are perfect black history books.

Zandra answers the need to provide safe skin care alternatives coupled by empowerment to young girls like herself. Which is what we need more of in black owned beauty companies now more than ever.

Then I began to take courses and I felt a sense of isolation. In most of my classes, I was the only black student and this was intimidating. Some days I felt uncomfortable to speak in class and sometimes felt that I would be criticized for my different, yet “simplistic” views.

Once I began to slowly climb out of my depression, I tried to wear high heels again. I quickly realized that was not going to be an easy walk in the park and that’s when I decided to change my approach and gained interest in shoe design.

If you are a black girl who loves to code, a female mathematician, a #STEMBae , or just a woman open to expanding her net-worth, there is sure to be at least one conference or summit on this list that will help you dominate in 2019.

Women in STEM fields have seen plenty of wins in 2018. So in case you have missed these monumental “hidden figure” milestones allow us to catch you up…

To celebrate the launch of the Pixel 3 , Google recently partnered up with YouTube Music to bring the Sights of Sound interactive pop-up photo experience. The tour stopped at 5 major cities across the United States including San Francisco, Los Angeles, Austin, Miami, and Atlanta.

Check out these STEM Sisters slaying their graduation photos!

Google’s empowering docuseries titled “Search On” was created to tell the stories of people on a quest for better answers while highlighting the intersection of technology and humanity. In wake of the Flint, Michigan water crisis these stouthearted six women of color decided to use their voices to speak up for the voiceless.

My career started the day I walked through the gates of that university in the name of “Let’s make Daddy happy!” I found myself in a man dominated work environment where I felt less, unwanted, unexperienced and worthless!

Women need to be empowered with regard to society both ethnically and economically so that they become adequate co-worker in development processes by walking the path of inherent social justice.

As of October 8, 2018, Google Fellow and Vice President of Engineering Ben Smith announced that the company will be shutting down the consumer version of Google+ over the next 10 months.

This type of technology in a science classroom has the ability and does improve the quality of learning in the classroom environment. In addition, it motivates student to want to learn with vigor and self- satisfaction in the class room.

On Saturday, September 29, 2018 we hosted our very first event in collaboration with Kids Next Code: Kids and Teens Tech and Science Day! This day was designed to provide hands on activities to teach science and web design to students in the local Atlanta community.

If you are an Atlanta native or an ATLein like me (kinda sorta), then you know the highlight of every  Labor Day Weekend is Luda Day. 

Luda Day was created in 2005 by…

One day, I was notified by financial aid at CSU and informed that I needed to present my social security card. I went to the financial aid office at my school and was told that I needed to go to the SSA. When I went to the SSA, I learned that I was mistakenly declared deceased on the date of my father’s death.

Everything was taken away from me.

“Just Say YES! STEM FEST" is an annual event that launched on GA STEM DAY 2017 as part of Metamorphosis Powerhouse Company's Just Say YES! to Youth Initiative