November 17 is National Take a Hike Day, an unofficial holiday that encourages people to get outside and onto nature trails across the country to celebrate the day. The event is currently championed by the American Hiking Society, and receives support from other organizations, including the National Recreation and Park

A new online magazine, Re.engineer, launched this year with a mission to inspire Black and other students of color to pursue careers in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) and provide resources to those who have already started their journey. The digital publication describes itself as an inclusive community of

“C.L.A.I.R.A – AI Woman Of Color​” by Trill Or Not Trill is licensed under CC BY 2.0 Since its inception, artificial intelligence (AI) has had racial and gender bias problems. For example, a TIME magazine article noted the large discrepancy in the success of facial recognition software when analyzing lighter skin tones versus darker

On September 21st, Fund II Foundation kicked off its Black Girl E.D.U. series. The Black Girl E.D.U series is designed to “Educate, Develop and Unite a national audience of key stakeholders (educators, administrators, policymakers, funders etc.) with necessary tools regarding these issues impacting the growth of Black Girls in America.”

“Betty Reid Soskin” by National Park Service Since its founding in 1916, the National Parks Service has helped conserve the natural and cultural resources of the United States by preserving local history, celebrating local heritage and creating educational outdoor opportunities for tourists across the country. Their official charitable organization, The National Park

This is Robert F. Smith. I’d like to introduce you to Calvin Mackie’s STEM Global Action project. The work is close to my heart as a former chemical engineer and advocate for STEM education and career opportunities. Former Tulane professor Calvin Mackie started STEM Nola in Louisiana in 2014 because