The first Black person to achieve a PhD in Mathematics was Elbert Frank Cox from Cornell in 1925.
Tag: education
A new report by the CEW and APLU says it would take 256 years for Black engineers to balance positions with those held by White and Asian workers #
I’m trying to fathom how long 256 years is. But there’s more: For example, White and Asian engineers far outpace other degree holders (61-71%) in earnings, but Black and Latinx engineers only make between 15-18% more than other grads. Perhaps the most striking statistic posed by the CEW and APLU was this: In order for …
Tshepo Dipheko and his chemistry in the kitchen
Delicious chemistry indeed!
Imperial College London to launch a mentoring scheme for Black students #
The scheme is said to cost around £20m.
A syllabus based on Halt and Catch Fire
I LOVE this show and I love this idea.
17 Black STEM books for kids
This list of 17 non-fiction books school-age children showcase the Black scientists and inventors that have enriched STEM for decades.
Georgina Baker—a Black female engineer—makes history at the University of Leeds
Georgina Baker is first Black woman to graduate from the university’s Chemical and Nuclear Engineering course.
Fullstack Academy's 15 Tech Orgs Supporting Black Coders
The New York coding school compiled a list of 15 organisations who “actively support black coders”.
Hero Nation's Gaming Warriors Need Your Help!
Michigan organisation Hero Nation want to inspire the future through Gaming Warriors, an eSports video game scholarship program. But they need your help. Video games get a bad rep in the press but they have helped to develop and educate so many people, crossing social and cultural barriers through the idea of communities. Unfortunately, many …