STEM

Mar 26, 2024

What is the Black Health Lab?

Photo and Article Contributed by the Black Health Lab For many Black students attending a predominantly White institution (PWI) like NC State it can be challenging to encounter places on campus where their identities and experiences can be validated. Because of this, on-campus centers such as the African American Cultural Center (AACC), Multicultural Student Affairs…

Nov 16, 2023

Where’s The Budget for CHASS?

If you’re an NC State student, you’re likely well aware of how integral the STEM departments are to the university. The College of Engineering always has new additions, whether it be another building, classroom or career fair. There are also numerous additions to the science and mathematics programs. Every time there’s a new project on…

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…

Sep 22, 2022

CHASS: Surviving NC State

When I walk on the Centennial campus, I see the wealth invested in the buildings. The same cannot be said for Main Campus. Main Campus is home to the College of Humanities and Social Sciences (CHASS) students. Centennial Campus is home to almost all of the engineering departments. The financial gap between the two sides…

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,…

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…

Jan 22, 2014

Discrimination Stems in STEM Majors

  Vernon Holman | Staff Writer  Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics are fields notoriously dominated by men. Women within STEM fields often suffer discrimination and scrutiny (both directly and indirectly)  by professors, researchers, and their peers. According to a study published by the Association of American Colleges and Universities “academically capable women are more likely to leave…