Engineering

Jul 18, 2023

NSBE: That’s So Stem

On April 7th, the National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE) hosted “That’s so STEM,” a roundtable discussion welcoming conversations regarding the obstacles and successes of pursuing a career in STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) in predominantly white settings.  Nehemiah MacDonald, NSBE’s Vice President who’s a fourth-year majoring in Industrial Engineering, guided the discussion with…

Oct 3, 2021

Women of Color in STEM: The Real Hidden Figures

On Thursday, Sept. 23, UAB, in Collaboration with The National Society of Black Physicists (NSBP) and Women in Physics (WIP), put on a program titled Hidden Figures Night. During Hidden Figures Night, students had the opportunity to explore and engage with the clubs tabling at the event. Representatives from The National Society of Black Physicists,…

Nov 29, 2018

Learning From Failure

With finals season here, it may be dawning on some of us that we might not be finishing our classes with the grades we want or need. Whether you’re struggling to get past a C wall or you just need to pass a challenging prerequisite, there’s a chance you may fail—and that’s okay.

Sep 6, 2017

NC State Rises in STEM Rankings

Penny Lawrence | Staff Writer NC State recently rose in the rankings for “Top Producers of Minority STEM Graduates” by “Diversity Issues in Higher Education” magazine. The list ranked NC State 24th for minority graduates earning bachelor’s degrees in engineering, 36th for master’s degrees in engineering and 15th for master’s degrees in mathematics. According to “Diverse…

Sep 28, 2016

Screenshot Scandal Escalates Racial Tension at NC State

Stephanie Tate | Editor-in-Chief Anahzsa Jones | Managing Editor Kenton Gibbs | Staff Writer Keilah Davis| Staff Writer On Tuesday Sep 27, 2016 screenshots of two different GroupMe chats with students at NC State containing racial slurs and critiques of a peaceful protest that occurred on campus last week were made public on various social…