Delve into the depths of God's divine purpose for your life, established before the world began. Learn how to FIND, FOLLOW, and FINISH your God-given destiny by aligning with His eternal plan.
May28
24/7 Comedy to Work or Relax
| Steward Auditorium
7:30 AM - 9:00 AM ET
Playing the best of Dry Bar Comedy to get you through your day. Enjoy your stay!
May28
Black Business Olympics
| Olympic Village
8:00 AM - 8:00 PM ET
The mission of the expo is to raise scholarships for students to attend college. We will have a weeklong pitch event for students to present their ideas and commitment to their education. We plan to give out ten laptop computers and scholarships up to ten thousand dollars depending on donations. The theme for BLACK BUSINESS EXPO USA 2020 is ‘Economic Inclusion!’ – It is about that fire in your belly that urges you to say your piece and make a difference, empowered by your passion for creativity and economic inclusion.
May28
Pop Up Fitness
| Pop Up Fitness Suite
8:30 AM - 9:00 PM ET
Get up and get moving with Pop Up fitness in STEM City USA.
May28
Black USA News with Doni Glover
| SC24News
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM ET
Each morning host Doni Glover features news from Washington, D.C, New York City, Atlanta, Miami, Los Angeles, Oakland, and Baltimore.
May28
POD TV - Food for Thought
| SC24News
1:00 PM - 1:30 PM ET
Modern Investing
May28
HBCU Nation iRadio
| The HBCU Nation
24 Hour Programming
Join our Host Anthony Ray as he leads lively, engaging discussions with HBCU advocates, policy makers, authors, and others in an effort to promote The most recent initiative of The HBCU Nation supporting the K-16 pipeline with Literacy programs, innovative STEM workshops and Music to capture the imagination of our future leaders. With a weekly reach of over 35 million listeners, The HBCU Nation Radio Show is the only nationally syndicated talk show in America that exclusively promotes The most recent initiative of The HBCU Nation supporting the K-16 pipeline with Literacy programs, innovative STEM workshops and Music to capture the imagination of our future leaders.
May28
24 Hour HBCU Nation Smart TV
| The HBCU Nation
24 Hour Programming
The most recent initiative of The HBCU Nation supporting the K-16 pipeline with Literacy programs, innovative STEM workshops and Music to capture the imagination of our future leaders.
May28
NASA TV Live
| SC24News
24 Hour Programming
NASA TV airs a variety of regularly scheduled, pre-recorded educational and public relations programming 24 hours a day. This channel also provides an array of live programming, such as coverage of missions, events (spacewalks, media interviews, educational broadcasts), press conferences and rocket launches.
May28
24 Hour Hip-hop Lofi Radio
| Steward Jazz Club
24 Hour Programming
Lofi hip-hop radio beats to relax/study to
May29
Today's word (Daily Live) with Rick Pina
| Steward Auditorium
7:00 AM - 8:00 AM ET
Delve into the depths of God's divine purpose for your life, established before the world began. Learn how to FIND, FOLLOW, and FINISH your God-given destiny by aligning with His eternal plan.
May29
24/7 Comedy to Work or Relax
| Steward Auditorium
7:30 AM - 9:00 AM ET
Playing the best of Dry Bar Comedy to get you through your day. Enjoy your stay!
May29
Black Business Olympics
| Olympic Village
8:00 AM - 8:00 PM ET
The mission of the expo is to raise scholarships for students to attend college. We will have a weeklong pitch event for students to present their ideas and commitment to their education. We plan to give out ten laptop computers and scholarships up to ten thousand dollars depending on donations. The theme for BLACK BUSINESS EXPO USA 2020 is ‘Economic Inclusion!’ – It is about that fire in your belly that urges you to say your piece and make a difference, empowered by your passion for creativity and economic inclusion.
May29
Pop Up Fitness
| Pop Up Fitness Suite
8:30 AM - 9:00 PM ET
Get up and get moving with Pop Up fitness in STEM City USA.
May29
Black USA News with Doni Glover
| SC24News
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM ET
Each morning host Doni Glover features news from Washington, D.C, New York City, Atlanta, Miami, Los Angeles, Oakland, and Baltimore.
May29
POD TV - Food for Thought
| SC24News
12:00 PM - 12:30 PM ET
Empowering You
May29
Naijha Speaks
| SC24News
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM ET
Naijha SPEAKS! Find your vegan soul. Check out the latest LIVE broadcast interviews, panel discussions, cooking demos, and special events. Browse our playlist for other videos relating to plant based and vegan living through a multicultural lens.
May29
Afro News at Noon
| Steward Auditorium
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM ET
Touching on different topics involving the African Amercian community and beyond.
May29
HBCU Nation iRadio
| The HBCU Nation
24 Hour Programming
Join our Host Anthony Ray as he leads lively, engaging discussions with HBCU advocates, policy makers, authors, and others in an effort to promote The most recent initiative of The HBCU Nation supporting the K-16 pipeline with Literacy programs, innovative STEM workshops and Music to capture the imagination of our future leaders. With a weekly reach of over 35 million listeners, The HBCU Nation Radio Show is the only nationally syndicated talk show in America that exclusively promotes The most recent initiative of The HBCU Nation supporting the K-16 pipeline with Literacy programs, innovative STEM workshops and Music to capture the imagination of our future leaders.
May29
24 Hour HBCU Nation Smart TV
| The HBCU Nation
24 Hour Programming
The most recent initiative of The HBCU Nation supporting the K-16 pipeline with Literacy programs, innovative STEM workshops and Music to capture the imagination of our future leaders.
May29
NASA TV Live
| SC24News
24 Hour Programming
NASA TV airs a variety of regularly scheduled, pre-recorded educational and public relations programming 24 hours a day. This channel also provides an array of live programming, such as coverage of missions, events (spacewalks, media interviews, educational broadcasts), press conferences and rocket launches.
May29
24 Hour Hip-hop Lofi Radio
| Steward Jazz Club
24 Hour Programming
Lofi hip-hop radio beats to relax/study to
May30
Today's word (Daily Live) with Rick Pina
| Steward Auditorium
7:00 AM - 8:00 AM ET
Delve into the depths of God's divine purpose for your life, established before the world began. Learn how to FIND, FOLLOW, and FINISH your God-given destiny by aligning with His eternal plan.
May30
24/7 Comedy to Work or Relax
| Steward Auditorium
7:30 AM - 9:00 AM ET
Playing the best of Dry Bar Comedy to get you through your day. Enjoy your stay!
May30
Black Business Olympics
| Olympic Village
8:00 AM - 8:00 PM ET
The mission of the expo is to raise scholarships for students to attend college. We will have a weeklong pitch event for students to present their ideas and commitment to their education. We plan to give out ten laptop computers and scholarships up to ten thousand dollars depending on donations. The theme for BLACK BUSINESS EXPO USA 2020 is ‘Economic Inclusion!’ – It is about that fire in your belly that urges you to say your piece and make a difference, empowered by your passion for creativity and economic inclusion.
May30
Pop Up Fitness
| Pop Up Fitness Suite
8:30 AM - 9:00 PM ET
Get up and get moving with Pop Up fitness in STEM City USA.
May30
Black USA News with Doni Glover
| SC24News
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM ET
Each morning host Doni Glover features news from Washington, D.C, New York City, Atlanta, Miami, Los Angeles, Oakland, and Baltimore.
May30
HBCU Nation iRadio
| The HBCU Nation
24 Hour Programming
Join our Host Anthony Ray as he leads lively, engaging discussions with HBCU advocates, policy makers, authors, and others in an effort to promote The most recent initiative of The HBCU Nation supporting the K-16 pipeline with Literacy programs, innovative STEM workshops and Music to capture the imagination of our future leaders. With a weekly reach of over 35 million listeners, The HBCU Nation Radio Show is the only nationally syndicated talk show in America that exclusively promotes The most recent initiative of The HBCU Nation supporting the K-16 pipeline with Literacy programs, innovative STEM workshops and Music to capture the imagination of our future leaders.
May30
NASA TV Live
| SC24News
24 Hour Programming
NASA TV airs a variety of regularly scheduled, pre-recorded educational and public relations programming 24 hours a day. This channel also provides an array of live programming, such as coverage of missions, events (spacewalks, media interviews, educational broadcasts), press conferences and rocket launches.
May30
24 Hour HBCU Nation Smart TV
| The HBCU Nation
24 Hour Programming
The most recent initiative of The HBCU Nation supporting the K-16 pipeline with Literacy programs, innovative STEM workshops and Music to capture the imagination of our future leaders.
May30
24 Hour Hip-hop Lofi Radio
| Steward Jazz Club
24 Hour Programming
Lofi hip-hop radio beats to relax/study to
May31
24/7 Comedy to Work or Relax
| Steward Auditorium
7:30 AM - 9:00 AM ET
Playing the best of Dry Bar Comedy to get you through your day. Enjoy your stay!
May31
Black Business Olympics
| Olympic Village
8:00 AM - 8:00 PM ET
The mission of the expo is to raise scholarships for students to attend college. We will have a weeklong pitch event for students to present their ideas and commitment to their education. We plan to give out ten laptop computers and scholarships up to ten thousand dollars depending on donations. The theme for BLACK BUSINESS EXPO USA 2020 is ‘Economic Inclusion!’ – It is about that fire in your belly that urges you to say your piece and make a difference, empowered by your passion for creativity and economic inclusion.
May31
24 Hour HBCU Nation Smart TV
| The HBCU Nation
24 Hour Programming
The most recent initiative of The HBCU Nation supporting the K-16 pipeline with Literacy programs, innovative STEM workshops and Music to capture the imagination of our future leaders.
May31
NASA TV Live
| SC24News
24 Hour Programming
NASA TV airs a variety of regularly scheduled, pre-recorded educational and public relations programming 24 hours a day. This channel also provides an array of live programming, such as coverage of missions, events (spacewalks, media interviews, educational broadcasts), press conferences and rocket launches.
June1
24/7 Comedy to Work or Relax
| Steward Auditorium
7:30 AM - 9:00 AM ET
Playing the best of Dry Bar Comedy to get you through your day. Enjoy your stay!
June1
Black Business Olympics
| Olympic Village
8:00 AM - 8:00 PM ET
The mission of the expo is to raise scholarships for students to attend college. We will have a weeklong pitch event for students to present their ideas and commitment to their education. We plan to give out ten laptop computers and scholarships up to ten thousand dollars depending on donations. The theme for BLACK BUSINESS EXPO USA 2020 is ‘Economic Inclusion!’ – It is about that fire in your belly that urges you to say your piece and make a difference, empowered by your passion for creativity and economic inclusion.
June1
HBCU Nation iRadio
| The HBCU Nation
24 Hour Programming
Join our Host Anthony Ray as he leads lively, engaging discussions with HBCU advocates, policy makers, authors, and others in an effort to promote The most recent initiative of The HBCU Nation supporting the K-16 pipeline with Literacy programs, innovative STEM workshops and Music to capture the imagination of our future leaders. With a weekly reach of over 35 million listeners, The HBCU Nation Radio Show is the only nationally syndicated talk show in America that exclusively promotes The most recent initiative of The HBCU Nation supporting the K-16 pipeline with Literacy programs, innovative STEM workshops and Music to capture the imagination of our future leaders.
June1
24 Hour HBCU Nation Smart TV
| The HBCU Nation
24 Hour Programming
The most recent initiative of The HBCU Nation supporting the K-16 pipeline with Literacy programs, innovative STEM workshops and Music to capture the imagination of our future leaders.
June1
NASA TV Live
| SC24News
24 Hour Programming
NASA TV airs a variety of regularly scheduled, pre-recorded educational and public relations programming 24 hours a day. This channel also provides an array of live programming, such as coverage of missions, events (spacewalks, media interviews, educational broadcasts), press conferences and rocket launches.
June2
Today's word (Daily Live) with Rick Pina
| Steward Auditorium
7:00 AM - 8:00 AM ET
Delve into the depths of God's divine purpose for your life, established before the world began. Learn how to FIND, FOLLOW, and FINISH your God-given destiny by aligning with His eternal plan.
June2
24/7 Comedy to Work or Relax
| Steward Auditorium
7:30 AM - 9:00 AM ET
Playing the best of Dry Bar Comedy to get you through your day. Enjoy your stay!
June2
Black USA News with Doni Glover
| SC24News
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM ET
Each morning host Doni Glover features news from Washington, D.C, New York City, Atlanta, Miami, Los Angeles, Oakland, and Baltimore.
June2
Afro News at Noon-ish
| Steward Auditorium
12:00 PM - 12:30 PM EST
Touching on different topics involving the African Amercian community and beyond.
June2
The Ramsey Show
| Gooden Auditorium
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM ET
You can win with money and take control of your life—no matter the mistakes you've made with money. Join Dave Ramsey and his team of experts for real advice that works. Subscribe and watch full episodes to start your journey toward the life you’ve dreamed of!
June2
NPL Legal
| SC24News
7:00 PM - 7:30 PM ET
NPL Legal Dish serves up the hottest celebrity legal drama with expert analysis. Each week, we break down complex lawsuits involving A-listers, translating legalese into entertaining segments. Get practical legal insights through the lens of pop culture, making law accessible and engaging for everyone.Subscribe for weekly doses of celebrity headlines, legal breakdowns, and a fresh take on the intersection of Hollywood and the courtroom!
June2
HBCU Nation iRadio
| The HBCU Nation
24 Hour Programming
Join our Host Anthony Ray as he leads lively, engaging discussions with HBCU advocates, policy makers, authors, and others in an effort to promote The most recent initiative of The HBCU Nation supporting the K-16 pipeline with Literacy programs, innovative STEM workshops and Music to capture the imagination of our future leaders. With a weekly reach of over 35 million listeners, The HBCU Nation Radio Show is the only nationally syndicated talk show in America that exclusively promotes The most recent initiative of The HBCU Nation supporting the K-16 pipeline with Literacy programs, innovative STEM workshops and Music to capture the imagination of our future leaders.
June2
24 Hour HBCU Nation Smart TV
| The HBCU Nation
24 Hour Programming
The most recent initiative of The HBCU Nation supporting the K-16 pipeline with Literacy programs, innovative STEM workshops and Music to capture the imagination of our future leaders.
June2
NASA TV Live
| SC24News
24 Hour Programming
NASA TV airs a variety of regularly scheduled, pre-recorded educational and public relations programming 24 hours a day. This channel also provides an array of live programming, such as coverage of missions, events (spacewalks, media interviews, educational broadcasts), press conferences and rocket launches.
June2
24 Hour Hip-hop Lofi Radio
| Steward Jazz Club
24 Hour Programming
Lofi hip-hop radio beats to relax/study to
June3
Today's word (Daily Live) with Rick Pina
| Steward Auditorium
7:00 AM - 8:00 AM ET
Delve into the depths of God's divine purpose for your life, established before the world began. Learn how to FIND, FOLLOW, and FINISH your God-given destiny by aligning with His eternal plan.
June3
24/7 Comedy to Work or Relax
| Steward Auditorium
7:30 AM - 9:00 AM ET
Playing the best of Dry Bar Comedy to get you through your day. Enjoy your stay!
June3
Pop Up Fitness
| Pop Up Fitness Suite
8:30 AM - 9:00 PM ET
Get up and get moving with Pop Up fitness in STEM City USA.
June3
Black USA News with Doni Glover
| SC24News
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM ET
Each morning host Doni Glover features news from Washington, D.C, New York City, Atlanta, Miami, Los Angeles, Oakland, and Baltimore.
June3
We Keep It Moving
| SC24News
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM ET
Every Tuesday host Marsha Jews brings forth news and stories of inspriration from our community.
June3
Plan 2 Prosper
| SC24News
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM ET
Great business advice from Sharon Campbell.
June3
Small Business Like a Pro
| SC24News
8:00 PM - 9:00 PM ET
Every Tuesday evening your host Andrew Frazier is joined by experienced entrepreneurs and business owners who share their secrets to success via Livestream. You will learn about developing your business leadership skills from our roster of high-performing guest experts.
June3
HBCU Nation iRadio
| The HBCU Nation
24 Hour Programming
Join our Host Anthony Ray as he leads lively, engaging discussions with HBCU advocates, policy makers, authors, and others in an effort to promote The most recent initiative of The HBCU Nation supporting the K-16 pipeline with Literacy programs, innovative STEM workshops and Music to capture the imagination of our future leaders. With a weekly reach of over 35 million listeners, The HBCU Nation Radio Show is the only nationally syndicated talk show in America that exclusively promotes The most recent initiative of The HBCU Nation supporting the K-16 pipeline with Literacy programs, innovative STEM workshops and Music to capture the imagination of our future leaders.
June3
24 Hour HBCU Nation Smart TV
| The HBCU Nation
24 Hour Programming
The most recent initiative of The HBCU Nation supporting the K-16 pipeline with Literacy programs, innovative STEM workshops and Music to capture the imagination of our future leaders.
June3
NASA TV Live
| SC24News
24 Hour Programming
NASA TV airs a variety of regularly scheduled, pre-recorded educational and public relations programming 24 hours a day. This channel also provides an array of live programming, such as coverage of missions, events (spacewalks, media interviews, educational broadcasts), press conferences and rocket launches.
June3
24 Hour Hip-hop Lofi Radio
| Steward Jazz Club
24 Hour Programming
Lofi hip-hop radio beats to relax/study to
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Our Founders
Our mission is to establish the community under the leadership of twelve industry leaders and influencers that bring diversity of thought, talent, and impact to STEM City USA and the participants.
William Brown, SES (Ret) Chairman
A retired industry executive and senior U.S. Army Corps of Engineers executive, William Brown served on the Industry Advisory Group of the U.S. State Department and has directed, planned,
and designed construction projects and programs in Russia, Hungary, Nigeria, and France. He led site planning study for the National Museum of African American History and Culture in
Washington D.C., has lectured at several colleges and universities in the United States and received numerous awards and recognition. Currently, he is chairman of Hampton University's
School of Engineering Advisory Board for Aviation, Architecture, Engineering, and Technology. 2000 BEYA Professional Achievement.
Lt. General Bruce Crawford (Ret)
A Marorated combat veteran, Crawford served as principal enterprise information technology (I.T.)and cybersecurity policy advisor to the United States Army and held various operational and
strategic leadership positions in North America, Europe, the Pacific, and Southwest Asia. With Jacobs Engineering Group Inc. since 2020, Crawford brings more than 34 years of executive
management in national security, enterprise I.T., and cybersecurity as the senior vice president of strategic development in Jacobs' Critical Mission Solutions. Crawford holds a Bachelor of
Science in Electrical Engineering and a Master of Science in Administration and National Resource Strategy. He is the 2020 Black Engineer of the Year.
President Darryll J. Pines
Darryll J. Pines serves as president of the University of Maryland (UMD) and the Glenn L. Martin Professor of Aerospace Engineering. He was formerly the Nariman Farvard in Professor of
Engineering and dean of UMD's A. James Clark School of Engineering, where he has been on the faculty since 1995. As dean, Pines instituted changes to improve the student experience,
including revamping teaching in fundamental undergraduate courses, encouraging participation in national and international student competitions, emphasizing sustainability engineering and
service-learning, and expanding innovation and entrepreneurship activities. In 2019, he was elected to the National Academy of Engineering for his "inspirational leadership and contributions
to engineering education."
Dr. Melvin Greer
Melvin Greer is Chief Data Scientist, Americas, Intel Corporation. He is responsible for building Intel's data science platform through artificial intelligence, machine learning, blockchain zerotrust
models, and neuromorphic computing to accelerate data transformation into a strategic asset for global enterprises. His systems and software engineering experience have resulted in
patented inventions in cloud computing, synthetic biology, and IoT biosensors for edge analytics. Melvin received the 2012 BEYA Technologist of the Year Award, which recognizes his
outstanding technical contributions that have had a material impact and high value on society. He is a member of the AAAS and the National Academy of Science, Engineering, and Medicine.
He functions as a university professor and principal investigator, where he significantly advances the body of knowledge in basic research and advanced engineering. Melvin is the awardwinning
author of five books, and the managing director of the Greer Institute for Leadership and Innovation focused on the maturing of new leaders and the growth of future innovators.
Dr. Linda R. Gooden, h.c.
The University System of Maryland (USM) Board of Regents elected Linda R. Gooden as its chair in 2018. A champion for math, science, and technology education, she has served on
executive boards for the University of Maryland A. James Clark School of Engineering and Robert H. Smith School of Business Center for Electronic Markets & Enterprises, University of
Maryland, Baltimore County, and Prince Georges' Community College Foundation, as well as the Maryland Business Roundtable for Education. Ms. Gooden also serves on civic and business
leadership boards, such as the Eisenhower Fellowships program, AFCEA International, and the American Heart Association. A retired executive vice president of Lockheed Martin Information
Systems &Global Services, she currently serves as a board member at GM, Home Depot, WGL, and ADP, Inc. Her many awards include the 2006 Black Engineer of the Year Award.
Dr. Victor R. McCrary
Victor McCrary is currently vice president for research and graduate Programs at the University of the District of Columbia. Before this position, he was vice chancellor for research at the
University of Tennessee, Knoxville. Before that, he was the first vice president for research and economic development at Morgan State University. Previously, he was the Business Area
Executive for Science &Technology at The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL). He is a former national president of the National Organization for the Professional
Advancement of Black Chemists and Chemical Engineers (NOBCChE) and an American Chemical Society fellow. In 2011, he was honored as Scientist of the Year by the BEYA STEM
Conference. McCrary is a member of the National Science Board's class of 2016-2022.
Krystal Porter
Krystal Porter is a lead engineer and solutions architect at Leidos. She is also the chief financial officer of the Black Cybersecurity Association. She has extensive experience in solving complex
architecture challenges for defense systems and missions by leveraging internal and external resources for optimal results. She leads and serves in multi-discipline teams at geographically
dispersed locations with maximum resiliency to support those systems and missions. She is a passionate, results-oriented leader focused on innovation, integrated and multi-channel solutions
to deliver customer loyalty and profitable growth. 2021winner of the BEYA Dr. Wanda M. Austin Legacy Award.
Dr. Kevin T. Kornegay
Presently a professor and Internet of Things (IoT) Security Endowed Chair in the Electrical & Computer Engineering department at Morgan State University, Dr. Kornegay's interests include
reverse engineering, hardware assurance, secure embedded system design, radio frequency and millimeter-wave integrated circuit design, high-speed circuits, broadband wired and wireless
communication systems, and cyber-physical systems. He has served on the technical program committees of several international conferences and symposia, including the IEEE Symposium
on Hardware-Oriented Security and Trust, IEEE International Solid-State Circuits Conference, the IEEE Customs Integrated Circuits Conference, and the Radio Frequency Integrated Circuits
Symposium. 2002 Black Engineer of the Year Award in Higher Education.
John Brooks Slaughter (1934 – 2023)
In Maruary 2021, the University of Southern California (USC) Rossier School of Education and USC Viterbi School of Engineering announced Dr. John Brooks Slnovhter's appointment as the
Deans' Professor of Education and Engineering. Dr. Slaughter's leadership has impacted efforts such as the American Society for Engineering Education Deans Diversity Pledge. Engineering
deans have pledged to take specific concrete actions to broaden the participation of, and outcomes for, demographic populations underrepresented in engineering and STEM fields. In1980,
Dr. Slaughter was appointed by President Jimmy Carter to become director of the National Science Foundation. During his tenure, he implemented policies that supported programs designed
to expand science and engineering education at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). In 2015, the White House recognized his exceptional mentoring with the Presidential
Award for Excellence in Science, Mathematics, and Engineering Mentoring. He also received the USC Provost Mentoring Award in 2016 and the USC Presidential Medallion – the university's
highest distinction – in 2019. He is the1987 Black Engineer of the Year.
David L. Steward
Dave Steward is Chairman of World Wide Technology, Inc, an information technology, and supply chain solution provider headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri. WWT now employs1,381 people
in 48 states and six countries—South Korea, Singapore, China, Germany, Brazil, and Mexico. Steward describes the company as "flexible, innovative, with an entrepreneurial spirit, and the
ability to raise the bar in bringing technical solutions and value that go above and beyond." Steward is also co-author of Doing Business by the Good Book: 52 Lessons on Success Straight
from the Bible. Steward and his company support the United Way, Variety Club, Boy Scouts of America, St. Patrick Center, Ronald McDonald House, Girls Inc., St. Louis Science Center, St.
Louis Sports Commission, and the YMCA, and his church, too. He is the 2012 Black Engineer of the Year.
Dr. Lydia Thomas
Dr. Thomas was honored as the 2003 Black Engineer of the Year at the 17th annual BEYA STEM Conference. She is a former president and CEO of Noblis, a nonprofit science, technology, and
strategy organization. Prior to Noblis, Dr. Thomas was with The MITRE Corporation from 1973 to 1996. In 2002, Dr. Thomas was appointed by President George W. Bush to serve as founding
member of the President’s Homeland Security Advisory Council. In 2005 she was appointed co-chair of the Government University Industry Research Roundtable of the National Academies.
Dr. Thomas is a member of the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics; American Society of Toxicology; National Defense Industrial Association; the Teratology Society; and the
International Women’s Forum. She serves on the Board of Directors of the Cabot Corporation, Mueller Water Products, Inc., Washington Mutual Investors Fund, the United States Energy
Association, the Northern Virginia Technology Council, the Conference Board and is a member of the Charles Stark Draper Laboratory.
Dr. Calvin Mackie
Dr. Calvin Mackie, the recipient of the 2002 Black Engineer of the Year Award for College-level Education, runs a nonprofit organization to help serve families connected to the military. The
New Orleans-based STEM NOLA promotes opportunities for people of color in the wind power, friction, rockets, and robotics industries. Born in New Orleans, Mackie graduated from the very
first high school for Black Americans in the city. In 1990, he earned a bachelor's degree in mathematics from Morehouse College and a mechanical engineering degree from Georgia Tech
through a dual-degree program. He also completed a master's degree and a Ph.D., both in mechanical engineering. Following graduation, Mackie joined the faculty at Tulane University, where
he pursued research related to heat transfer, fluid dynamics, energy efficiency, and renewable energy.
Gary Simms Sr.
Gary Simms Sr. has 20+ years of experience in industry leadership, along with 15 years of service in the United States Army. He has a wealth of knowledge in strategy, information technology, and cybersecurity from his work at Walmart, Wells Fargo, Lockheed Martin, and Freddie Mac. Currently, as Microsoft's Director and Principal Relationship Manager, he leads reactive IT support. Passionate about talent and career development, he is active with "Introduce a Girl to STEAM Day," which has impacted 3,000+ female students interested in science, technology, engineering, the arts, and math (STEAM). Gary launched "A Little Bit of Hope" (www.littlebitofhope.org) to raise awareness about STEAM. He is a member of the IT Senior Management Forum (ITSMF), where he has served on the Board of Directors. He is also a member of the Software Engineering Institute and the Society for Information Management. He holds CIO and CISO certifications from Carnegie Mellon University.
