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16 Tech Executive Talks

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Top Supporters Survey Reveals Why Black College Engineering Matters

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The Top 400 Supporters of HBCU Engineering Programs

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HBCU Engineering Directory 2017

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TS Vo l u m e 4 1 N u m b e r 2 PROFILES IN INNOVATION

People and Events........................... 8

New dean for Rice University, moves and changes at Aerotek; former Alabama State president named CCG Alumni Chair, and CCG at the first Global Leadership Forum Technology Summit

One on One....................................10 Three vice presidents of research and development tell how their innovations are changing lives and helping to create jobs.

BEST PRACTICES FOR SUCCESS

Corporate Life................................14 The 2017 Dean’s Roundtable

EDUCATION

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The Setup for College Success: A Guide for College Students by College Students.

PUBLISHER’S PAGE Top Supporters of HBCU Engineering Programs

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S Black Engineer & Information Technology magazine’s Top Supporters survey is currently in its 15th year. In completing the survey, engineering deans at historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) consider levels of support for infrastructure modernization and enhancement, research, participation on advisory councils, faculty development, scholarships, student projects, stipends, co-ops, and jobs. The annual ranking in the Top Supporters list reflects the perception HBCU engineering deans have of the total level of support they receive.

The organizations they name see these schools as more than a place to recruit.

ABET-accredited HBCUs are constantly working to provide applied science, computing, engineering, and engineering technology resources that keep research on the cutting edge. Over the lifecycle of the Top Supporters Survey, we’ve seen memorable success stories. In 2002 a top supporter received the first Millionaire’s Club Award from the Defense Contract Management Agency in recognition of their placement of subcontract awards with HBCUs. The top supporter’s investments were also supplemented with other donations, such as optical logic and optical computing technology that could be used to develop faster and more powerful computers. Another top supporter contributed $6.9 million toward a $12-million donation of hardware, software, and training. It was the first Partners for the Advancement of Collaborative Engineering Education grant to an HBCU and the largest gift of CAD/CAM/CAE technology to a Black college. Math-based and engineering tools to another historically Black college were awarded under a $60.9-million grant comprising software, hardware, and training resources. In another university research program, an HBCU received approximately $750,000 in computer hardware and software for its research laboratories. Hiring programs focusing on underrepresented groups provide 40 to 60 percent of diverse college hires for another top supporter mentioned

by HBCU deans. USBE magazine salutes top supporters that continue to show commitment to diverse talent in a rapidly changing digital world.

CAREER OUTLOOK

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PROFILES IN INNOVATION

PEOPLE AND EVENTS

SHELTON GUINN, NEW VP, HUMAN RESOURCES AT MARKETSOURCE

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helton Guinn, a longtime executive at Aerotek, an Allegis Group Company, has been appointed Vice President of Human Resources for MarketSource, also part of the Allegis Group.

Allegis Group companies offer expertise in specific industries, skills, and service models. MarketSource provides customized sales solutions and capabilities for retail and B2B customers.

Guinn has spent the past 20 years of his career with Aerotek, most recently serving as Executive Director of HR. Aerotek is a staffing and recruiting service for technical, professional, and industrial positions in virtually every major industry.

Since joining Aerotek in 1997, Guinn has held a diverse range of roles. He began as a recruiter and was promoted into a sales role before taking on the role of director of business operations. He then moved into Aerotek’s national sales team in 2008 before joining Aerotek’s HR team in 2011.

As a part of Aerotek’s HR leadership team, Guinn played an integral role in establishing the Office of Diversity and Inclusion and building out Aerotek’s D&I program. In 2015 Guinn was promoted to Executive Director of HR and now oversees all of Aerotek’s HR functions. S

CCG JOINS WITH WWT AND BDPA TO SUPPORT GLF

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yrone Taborn, Career Communications Group CEO and Chief Content Officer (standing far right in the photo below), was at the first annual Global Leadership Forum (GLF) Technology Summit held April 6 in Maryland Heights, Missouri.

Career Communications Group (CCG) is one of three partnership organizations that have joined with Missouri-based World Wide Technology, Inc. to create, nurture, and grow a global coalition to increase the number of technologists in the American workforce.

“Career Communications Group’s philanthropic arm, Foundation for Education Development, Inc. (FEDI), supports Global Leadership Forum’s mission and is committed to working with GLF to transform the futures of currently underrepresented youth through STEM education and career opportunities,” said CCG CEO Tyrone Taborn.

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The Global Leadership Forum (GLF) announced its launch and mission at the National Black Data Processing Associates (BDPA) Conference in 2015.

“The Global Leadership Forum’s mission is to unite and empower diverse talent to enable innovation,“ said Jim Kavanaugh, who co-founded World Wide Technology with David Steward (standing far left in photo) and serves as the company’s CEO. “The mission is to inspire and ignite untapped potential in the global community.“ “We have formed a coalition of the best organizations and institutions in the country with a proven track record of educating [and] developing STEM talent,“Kavanaugh said.

World Wide Technology (WWT), which has grown from a small product reseller into a technology solution provider with over 4,000 employees, launched the GLF collaboration with the Information Technology Senior Management Forum, which prepares next generation technology leaders; Black Data Processing Associates, a pioneer in technology training for minority IT professionals and high school students; and CGG’s Foundation for Educational Development, which was founded in 1993 to promote career opportunities in technology to historically underrepresented groups in STEM careers. S www.blackengineer.com

NEW ENGINEERING DEAN FOR RICE

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eginald DesRoches, chair of the School of Civil and Environmental Engineering at the Georgia Institute of Technology, is the new dean of Rice University’s George R. Brown School of Engineering on July 1.

A fellow of the American Society of Civil Engineers, DesRoches specializes in the design of resilient infrastructure systems under extreme loads and the application of smart and adaptive materials. He served as the key technical leader in the United States’ response to the 2010 earthquake in Haiti.

Born in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, and raised in Queens, New York City, DesRoches said his love of science and math and his interest in “tinkering with things“ led him to pursue a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering at Berkeley.

He was at Berkeley when the San Francisco area was hit with a magnitude 6.9 earthquake in 1989, and he witnessed firsthand the structural damage in the Bay Area.

“I became fascinated with studying structural engineering and how we could design structures to perform better in earthquakes, and I ended up studying that for my master’s and Ph.D.,” he said.

DesRoches joined the faculty of

Georgia Tech in Atlanta as an assistant professor in 1998 after completing his Ph.D. in structural engineering at the University of California, Berkeley.

In 2002 he received the Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers, the highest honor given to scientists and engineers in the early stages of their careers. He became a professor in 2008, and in 2012 he was named the Karen and John Huff School Chair and Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering—a position in which he provides leadership to a top-ranked program with 100 faculty and staff and more than 1,150 students.

As chair, DesRoches has overseen a $13.5 million renovation of the school’s main facility. He doubled the number of named chairs and professors and guided the development of a new minor in global engineering leadership for engineering

undergraduates. He also became Georgia Tech’s faculty athletics representative and helped formulate policies affecting intercollegiate athletics on campus. He has served as thesis adviser to 30 doctoral candidates and 17 master’s students.

DesRoches serves on the National Academies Resilient America Roundtable, the Board on Army Science and Technology, the National Science Foundation’s Engineering Advisory Committee, the Global Earthquake Modeling Scientific Board, and the advisory board for the Natural Disasters, Coastal Infrastructure and Emergency Management Research Center. He has chaired the American Society of Civil Engineers’ Seismic Effects Committee as well as the executive committee of the Technical Council on Lifeline Earthquake Engineering.

He has testified before U.S. House and Senate subcommittees on earthquake resilience and the state of the science. He has also participated in Washington, DC, roundtables for media and congressional staffers on topics ranging from disaster preparedness to challenges for AfricanAmerican men in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.. S

CCG ALUMNI COMMITTEE HAS A NEW CHAIR

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ormer Alabama State University (ASU) president Gwendolyn Boyd has been named President and Chair of the Career Communications Group Alumni Committee. In this position, Dr. Boyd will be responsible for dayto-day activities of the committee as well as oversight of all program events.

Career Communications Group, Inc. (CCG) is the publisher of US Black Engineer & Information Technology magazine and the producer of the Black Engineer of the Year Awards (BEYA) STEM Conference, which held its 31st annual event in Washington, DC, February 9–11, 2017.

Since winning the 1996 BEYA for Community Service, Dr. Boyd has been active in the CCG alumni network. Each year, she takes part in events that feature past award winners from both BEYA and WOC STEM conferences. These events connect young people in high school and college with opportunities to learn about STEM careers from real-life role models and benefit from the rewards of mentoring.

In 2012 she was inducted into CCG’s Hall of Fame in recognition of her significant contributions to advancing science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM). Dr. Boyd gave a keynote speech on STEM and Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) at the 2016 BEYA STEM Conference. S www.blackengineer.com

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RESEARCH ON THE RISE @ MORGAN STATE UNIVERSITY

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THREE VICE PRESIDENTS OF RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT AT HISTORICALLY BLACK COLLEGES TELL US HOW THEIR RESEARCH AND INNOVATIONS ARE CHANGING LIVES AND HELPING TO CREATE JOBS IN BALTIMORE CITY, RALEIGH NC; WASHINGTON, DC; AND AROUND THE WORLD.

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n August 2011, under the leadership of President David Wilson and with concurrence from the Morgan State University Board of Regents, faculty, staff, and students, a path was developed for the university. Entitled “Growing the Future, Leading the World – Strategic Plan for Morgan State University 2011–2021,” it had five strategic goals.

Morgan is currently designated by Carnegie Classification as a Doctoral Research University–Moderate Research Activity; however, as implied by the Strategic Plan, Morgan aspires to be an institution designated by Carnegie Classification as a Doctoral Research–Higher Research Activity.

Morgan also aspires to “grow its resources” and, in particular, to grow the revenue stream accrued from research grants and contracts.

Dr. Victor R. McCrary Vice President for Research and Economic Development Morgan State University

13 R&D Accomplishments

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Since 2004 Morgan has been awarded, on average, $28.5 million annually.

Part of this aspirational plan was the hiring of a Vice President for Research & Economic Development, and accordingly, I was hired in December of 2012, bringing nearly three decades of research and management of research experience from my career with AT&T Bell Laboratories, National Institute of Standards and Technology, and the Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory.

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In 2013 we established the Division of Research and Economic Development.

Through the ingenuity and commitment of our faculty, students, and staff, Morgan is establishing well-deserved visibility for its research prowess.

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Morgan State University has seen increases in awarded grants and contracts from $29M in FY2013 to $32.2M in FY16.

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Morgan signed a $500,000 agreement in 2014 for student research internships and faculty research with the Whiting School of Engineering at the Johns Hopkins University as a part of their research contract with the U.S. Army in the area of extreme materials.

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Dr. John Holdren, the director of the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy, visited in February 2014 to meet with faculty, students, and the administration to discuss research and the role Morgan plays nationally in the research community.

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A five-year, $24.3M cooperative agreement award was received from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to establish a pipeline program for undergraduate students to become exposed to research and to pursue

Morgan signed an Educational Partnership Agreement in 2013 with the U.S. Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA), which has led to contract research on battery technology with NAVSEA Indian Hill that is critical to our nation’s Naval Air Force.

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BISON STARTUPS AND BISON ACCELERATES

graduate research opportunities as a result of their experience at Morgan.

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David Wilson was selected in March 2015 to serve a three-year term as a member of the Visiting Committee on Advanced Technology. It marks the first time any historically Black college and university (HBCU) has joined the committee, which is chaired by Dr. Rita Caldwell, former director of the National Science Foundation and current Distinguished Professor at the University of Maryland and the Johns Hopkins University, to the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST).

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In June 2015 Morgan signed an Educational Partnership Agreement with the U.S. Naval Air Command and a partnership agreement with the New York Academy of Sciences to pursue joint efforts in research and workforce development in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) areas.

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In September 2015 the State of Maryland’s Department of Commerce awarded Morgan $150,000 to restart its oyster hatchery, which is now helping Maryland’s private sector to establish its first commercial oyster hatchery.

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For 2016 Morgan State University’s faculty received over $1.2M in awards from the National Science Foundation.

In 2016 the National Security Agency designated Morgan State University as a Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Security Education.

Morgan renewed an $18M contract to provide scientific research services at NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center.

On the economic development front, Morgan State University is a member of the consortium of the state’s five research universities for the Maryland Innovation Initiative under the Maryland Technology Development Corporation (TEDCO) to commercialize university research for start-up ventures in the state.

In summary, Morgan State University is growing its research enterprise and leading the way in innovation as part of Baltimore’s cultural and technological renaissance.

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oward has developed several new drugs and drug delivery technologies to include Bio-degradable Stealth Polymeric Nanoparticles for Improved Drug Delivery, Degradable Stealth Nanospheres for Improved Drug Delivery, External Photoemissive Detector for Long Infrared Wavelengths, etc.

Howard researchers at the National Science Foundation (NSF) Center Integrated for Quantum Materials have developed new materials that are adding to our understanding of quantum keying and Dr. Gary L. Harris quantum computing.

Associate Provost for Research and There are over 20 new and Graduate Studies Howard University exciting areas of discovery and research that Howard faculty, staff, and students are working on. The programs at Howard are working on all types of global problems and research. They include new apps for cellphone applications (i.e., Sugar Apple), nanotechnology, biotechnology, cyber security and the Internet of Things, drug development, new clinical treatment techniques, architectural lighting technology, and electrical fault detection, residential energy efficiency, and coal, clean coal, mercury elimination.

Howard University has a major effort in Innovation, Commercialization, Creativity, and Entrepreneurship (IC2E). Howard is working hard to create an IC2E Ecology System to foster major growth in this area. The program involves IP protection and licensing, industrial partners, start-up creation, close coupling with educational missions, a configurable open lab, and experts-in-residence.

Below are some programs and people who are working hard in this space:

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Graduate School’s Faculty Commercialization Grant Program

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Spirit of Entrepreneurship

The program will provide up to $3,000 to faculty, graduate students, and/or postdoc’s to explore the commercialization of research or projects. This program directs people to the SBIR grant or an NSF I-Corps Award after the initial funding.

Howard University is proud to announce the appointment of Monique Greenwood, a trailblazing journalist and visionary business owner, as the John H. Johnson Endowed Chair of Entrepreneurship. The two-year stint began April 2016, and the chair is housed in the School of Communications with university-wide outreach. The endowed chair will collaborate with other university entities, such as the Small Business Development Center, the newly launched Innovation Hub on Georgia Avenue, and the deans of schools across campus to foster a spirit of entrepreneurship. Coordinating workshops and a speaker series for undergraduate and graduate students, as well as alumni and local small businesses, is also part of the charge.

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Luma Lab

Howard University and Mayor Muriel Bowser (DC mayor) selected Luma Lab to operate the new DC-based incubator on Howard’s campus, which opened in April 2017. Luma Lab will manage new startup incubator space and manage the hub’s programming.

The District’s partnership with Howard University will focus on leveraging university resources for venture capital firms to support medium- to late-stage technology and innovative startups. The District contributed nearly $1 million in grant funds to construct over 8,000 square feet of cuttingedge workspace within Howard’s Wonder Plaza retail center in the 2300 block of Georgia Avenue.

Howard University provided retail space at 50% of market value, institutional support, and resources to ensure the lab is successful.

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Lean Start-up Teaching and Training

Howard, through two courses, is teaching the Lean Start-up Training. The courses are called Bison Startup and Bison Accelerate. There are typically over 45 students in each class, and as a result, 25 start-ups were created this year.

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BEYA STEM Conference

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RECENT DISCOVERIES AT A&T Here are a few recent discoveries for which we have either received patents or have patents pending.

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One of our faculty members in the Nano-engineering Department has been working on improved battery technology and has developed methods to build more efficient lithium ion cell batteries by improving anode and cathode designs.

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One of our civil engineers has developed a polymer-based technology for decontaminating water. This is particularly applicable for contaminated groundwater.

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Another civil engineer has developed an adhesive from hog manure that can be used as a binder in asphalt, replacing petroleum. The resulting bio-asphalt can be produced cheaper than conventional asphalt and is more resistant to cracking and developing potholes.

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One of our food scientists has developed a conjugate of aspirin that reduces the stomach irritation of conventional aspirin and also can be used in chemotherapy. All of these technologies have been licensed for commercialization or are in the final stages of negotiations to license.

Global Problems

The threat of cybercrime and cyber terrorism is a relatively new threat. NC A&T operates two research centers that focus on these issues.

Researchers in the Center for Advanced Study of Identity Science (CASIS) collaborate with partners at Clemson and UNC Wilmington to develop techniques to deter identity theft and other forms of malicious cyber activity. The Center for Cyber Defense studies broader issues of cyber security and is a DoD Center of Excellence. Both centers receive funding from several defense, intelligence, and security agencies.

Food production and safety are also global issues being addressed by NC A&T. We are developing more efficient

Dr. Barry L. Burks Vice Chancellor, Division of Research and Economic Development North Carolina A&T State University

methods of growing crops, including environmentally friendly methods for pest control. Outreach activities include the cooperative extension program that serves farmers throughout the state of North Carolina ( jointly staffed by NC State University) and also programs supported

by USDA and USAID to train farmers in developing countries in Asia, Africa, and South America. Agricultural research at NC A&T tends to focus on impacts to small farm operations, although the methods developed certainly have applicability at large commercial operations as well.

One of the largest research efforts at NC A&T is the development of novel materials, from nano scale to macro scale.

On the smaller scale, we are developing new composite materials and techniques for 3D printing of metals. We have an NSFfunded Engineering Research Center, where we partner with the University of Cincinnati and University of Pittsburgh to develop magnesium-based alloys with biomedical applications. These alloys are also of interest for transportation and military applications where lightweight metals are required.

Another large effort is in the development, control, and test of autonomous systems, including systems of systems.

Much of this research is applicable to national defense priorities but is also applicable to transportation. The data integration, analysis, and management tools that we are developing have a very wide applicability as we become a more datacentric and data-dependent society. S

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BEST PRACTICES FOR SUCCESS CORPORATE LIFE

THE 2017 DEAN’S ROUNDTABLE

by Denise Stephens editors@ccgmag.com

“We need partners to step up with the same level of commitment that we have in producing the product [students]… when they come through our system….

They can compete with any student in the country...”

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he Dean’s Roundtable is a discussion of the state of STEM as it relates to historically Black colleges and universities (HBCU) and their alliance with the government and private sector through Advancing Minority Interest in Engineering (AMIE). AMIE fosters a system that encourages student interest in the STEM fields through outreach, education, internships, and job placement to create a diversified workforce.

There are aspects of the partnerships that are successful.

Experiential learning is one of those areas. “Having partnerships is critical for the development of our students… senior design projects…summer internships that then move on to permanent hires. It gives students the opportunity to look at industry projects and make sure they are prepared when they get out,” states Dr. Pamela Leigh-Mack, Chair, College of Engineering and Technology, Virginia State University.

Dean Devdas Shetty, School of Engineering, University of District of Columbia, agrees that “bringing industry to classroom works well as long as you integrate it to the curriculum like senior capstone projects.” However, there is a need to go deeper: “In view of the integration of computer science in engineering, the curriculums are changing…. We need partnerships that address curriculum redesign,” explains Dean Devdas.

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The HBCU ABET accredited engineering deans at the 2017 BEYA STEM Conference.

The HBCUs are concerned with attracting and retaining STEM students. The main challenge is “many students are not well prepared…maybe 50% of our engineering students are not calculus ready,” says Dean Heshmat Aglan, College of Engineering, Tuskegee University. Also, many students are the first in their families to attend college and do not have family support. The HBCUs need additional resources to provide summer intensives and tutoring to bring the students up to par and to give them the support they need to be successful.

Dean Achille Messac, College of Engineering, Architecture & Computer Science, Howard University, thinks the solution is a transformational interaction at the federal and corporate level that needs to be reassessed to redirect a proper amount of resources to preparing students. Further, he believes that corporate partners should engage with them at the level of pedagogical delivery as well as look at physical and educational infrastructure “so that they can be part and parcel of who we www.blackengineer.com

produce and how we produce the students” while also devoting “the proper level of resource engagement.”

Dean Chance Glenn, College of Engineering, Alabama A&M University, thinks new revenue sources are needed for the AMIE member schools to grow and thrive. “We need partners to step up with the same level of commitment that we have in producing the product [students]…when they come through our system…. They can compete with any student in the country,” continued Dean Glenn. “Improving the…closeness between industry and academia is critical for the quality of the product that we produce,” says Dean Murray Gibson, College of Engineering, Florida A&M University. Dean Gibson also stated, “It involves collaborations…in research, curricula, [and] consulting.”

Alumni are the main source of contracts for universities.

Many universities get contracts from companies with alumni or alumni who are entrepreneurs. Dean Robin Coger, College www.blackengineer.com

of Engineering, North Carolina A&T State University, says her school uses workshops and seminars to engage alumni and foster their relationships with students. Students are also encouraged to get involved with the local community, which has entrepreneurship initiatives.

To propel AMIE into the future, Dean Messac sees a need for “positive disruptive forces to make tangible changes.”

The shift to pursuing contracts is such a disruptive force, and it addresses the need for additional sources of revenue that Dean Glenn discussed. Currently, grants are the main source of revenue for these programs, and they are limited. Contracts, on the other hand, are potentially unlimited. Further, this will address the need for resource redirection. The universities can fund more programs to attract, educate, graduate, and place more students while making the program more competitive and marketable for earning future contracts. S

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Tech Executive Talks Mentorship:

CREATING YOUR OWN CABINET OF SUPPORT he technology industry has invested a lot of time and resources into diversifying in order to attract a higher level of talent from all corners as competition in the industry continues to rise. One person who has been in the forefront of these changes is Bärí Williams. Bärí has been a leader in expanding diversity in the tech industry throughout her career. Currently, she serves as the head of Business Operations Management, North America at StubHub. Before her transition to StubHub at the beginning of 2017, Bärí was Lead Counsel for the Global Infrastructure, Development, and Operations Commercial Legal Team at Facebook. One of her most important roles while working at Facebook was launching the company’s Supplier Diversity Program and expanding their approach in hiring vendors and suppliers throughout the company.

Education is also something that has been a high priority to Williams as she holds a BA in Mass Communications from UC Berkeley, an MBA from St. Mary’s College of California, an MA in African-American studies from UC Los Angeles, and a law degree from UC’s Hasting College of Law. Williams’ journey to the top was not made all on her own. She credits her “personal cabinet” of mentors and leaders for helping her find a balance in both her life and her career.

“I have what I like to call my own ‘personal cabinet’ of people that I try to surround myself with. These are people that work in different areas, not just in law or tech like me. Working in the tech industry, the idea of real work–life balance is kind of hard. So I think it is important to integrate the things and people that help you in your work into your whole life as well,” says Williams.

When asked about specific mentors that have helped shaped her career and get her to where she is today, Bärí tips her hat to her law school professors and fellow attorneys that work in different industries and areas of law.

“Most of my mentors have been people that do not necessarily work in the same area of law that I do. One of my mentors is actually the General Counsel for the Seattle Seahawks. I also keep close to someone I know that works as an attorney for Time Warner. It’s important to stay connected with people that do not do exactly what you do so you can www.blackengineer.com

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always call on them for knowledge. My very first mentors were probably my law school professors. Your college professors can serve as great resources and bridge builders. They are a great place to start as they may be able to connect you with someone they know.”

Williams currently mentors a number of individuals. Most, she says, are not necessarily interested in law. She does suggest, however, that relationships with mentors are always a place to ask the hard questions you are seeking answers to.

“Going back to connecting yourself with people outside of your area of interest,” Williams continues, “always ask about the things you want to know. Sometimes people forget the importance of asking the ‘Why’s?’ The best advice I can give on [the relationship between mentor and mentee] is to always be candid. If you can’t be yourself with that person, then it won’t be fruitful. It is important for the mentor to keep an open-door policy and to try and connect with the mentee on a personal level. Personal learning adds to the work that you do.”

When asked about the best steps to take in seeking mentorship, she suggests doing your homework on who you want to approach and not to be timid in asking for help.

Williams adds, “I think my best advice to a young college student or entrepreneur would be to ask for help. Don’t be timid! Find out how you can back your way into a plan.

Look at the history of how that person got to where they are currently. What steps did they take? Then go ahead and send the LinkedIn messages. More often than not, they will say yes.

That said, it’s important to be immune to the no’s. Also, get involved in different organizations. I really believe in group affiliation, whether it is a sorority or fraternity or a group like NSBE (National Society of Black Engineers). Go and make that connection with someone.”

Although people like Bärí Williams have helped knock down the door of diversity in the tech industry, they are not unfamiliar with the cultural struggles that are apparent when it comes to climbing the ladder. She encourages young leaders to be open-minded and to take what you can get and move with it.

With a strong will and some tenacity, no obstacles can stand in the way of finding a mentor that can help you reach your full potential. A position in the tech industry is just one “hello” away. S DEANS ISSUE 2017 I USBE&IT 17

New AMIE Director Takes Aim at Next Level Advancing Minorities’ Interests in Engineering

by Gale Horton Gay ghorton@ccgmag.com

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s the new head of Advancing Minorities’ Interest in Engineering (AMIE), Veronica L. Nelson doesn’t want to shake up or radically change the organization, but she does want to position it to better serve all its stakeholders.

“My vision is to really grow what we have and take it to the next level,” said Nelson, who was appointed AMIE’s executive director in March.

To do that, Nelson, who is a mechanical engineer by training and has worked in the implementation and overseeing of talent acquisition strategies and development of programs and outreach efforts directed at securing a diverse talent pool, said increasing the awareness of the organization is paramount.

Nelson said her goal is for AMIE to develop and implement a sustainable strategic plan to advance minorities’ interest in engineering and increase diversity in the engineering workforce.

This is a competitive advantage and an essential business strategy.

She wants to ensure stronger collaborative work with AMIE’s partners and a broader impact on building a “talented and exceptional, diverse STEM pipeline.”

Nelson points out that her considerable experience during the past 29 years in corporate America has prepared her well for her current duties.

Prior to joining AMIE, she was a senior associate for Booz Allen Hamilton and was responsible for developing and implementing firm-wide university and diversity recruiting strategies. Before that, she spent 22 years in six different engineering and human resource capacities at Northrop Grumman 18 USBE&IT | DEANS ISSUE 2017

Corporation, starting as a process engineer and ending as a corporate university relations manager.

AMIE, which is based at Morgan State University in Baltimore, is no newcomer when it comes to working on advancing minorities in engineering.

In fact, it has been around for 24 years, the result of an initiative by Abbott Laboratories. It is made up of 15 historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) and 26 member companies. Its purpose is “to expand corporate, government, and academic alliances to implement and support programs to attract, educate, graduate, and place underrepresented minority students in engineering careers.“ In her vision statement for AMIE, Nelson said it is critical to: • Develop and enhance programs to promote and encourage minority students to pursue engineering careers.

• Recruit minority students for co-op, internship, and full-time opportunities at member companies to increase the STEM pipeline.

• Develop an avenue for members to exchange best practices and solutions for the development of a diversified engineering workforce.

• Develop a strategic plan to enable engineering research/technology transfer agreements between engineering schools at HBCUs and member companies.

• Communicate the value proposition of AMIE and the capabilities of HBCU partners.

• Partner with organizations to increase the K–16 STEM pipeline and continue to attract, recruit, retain, and graduate engineering students.

Nelson believes not enough young people of color are interested in science, technology, engineering, and math and the opportunities that exist for meaningful, in-demand jobs in the engineering field. She partly blames popular culture and the lack of role models represented on television, in movies, and in literature. Careers in sports, entertainment, medicine, education, etc., are well represented, but STEM careers are not.

“They don’t understand what engineering means and how it impacts everything you do, what you eat, wear…where you live, drive. It impacts everything you see and touch,” she said.

However, recently she has seen a glimmer of hope, pointing to movies such as Hidden Figures, based on the true story about African-American women at NASA who were instrumental in the space program.

Nelson has to look no further than home to see the power of exposure to and opportunities in STEM for young people. Nelson is the mother of two sons. She points out that one son always knew mechanical engineering was a path he wanted to follow, but not so for her younger son, who was interested in becoming a doctor. All that changed when her son participated in a preengineering summer program sponsored by the National Society of Black Engineers. She said he’s had a change of heart, and the high school junior now wants to pursue a mechanical engineering career.

“You never know,” she said. “I laid the foundation someone else lit the spark.” S

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eronica Nelson earned a master’s in mechanical engineering with a focus on robotics at Howard University in the mid1980s—the first woman to do so at the historically Black college and university (HBCU). A generation later, her son is now pursuing his bachelor’s degree at an HBCU.

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s. Nelson is also the new executive of Advancing Minorities’ Interest in Engineering (AMIE), a 30-year-old nonprofit that works to build and grow corporate, government, and academic alliances.

“In order for HBCUs to continue to attract, educate, graduate, and place minority students in STEM careers, it is critical that industry and agencies continue to support sustainable strategic partnerships with the HBCUs,” Ms. Nelson said.

HBCUs have a rich and storied tradition as teaching institutions, observes Dr. McCrary, vice president of research at Morgan State University.

“They have been there to teach people, to grant them degrees where they did not have an opportunity elsewhere. But opportunities are different from 40, 50, 100 years ago,” he notes.

“Many of our people who received higher degrees became doctors, teachers, lawyers, or clergy. Nowadays, when a student gets off the stage, he or she has to have the ability to get a job offer letter. Particularly in the STEM disciplines, it is extremely important to have that research experience,“ Dr. McCrary said.

New Skills for Digital Age

Since 2003, HBCU engineering deans and the AMIE partnership have completed Career Communications Group’s (CCG) Top Supporters of HBCU Engineering Schools survey, which is conducted by US Black Engineer & Information Technology (USBE) magazine.

While making their decision, deans consider support for infrastructure modernization and enhancement, research, participation on advisory councils, faculty development opportunities, scholarships, student projects, stipends, internship and co-op opportunities, and job offers related to science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) fields.

The 15 HBCUs invited to participate in the 2017 survey are Alabama A&M University, Florida A&M University, Hampton University, Howard University, 24 USBE&IT | DEANS ISSUE 2017

Jackson State University, Morgan State University, North Carolina A&T State University, Norfolk State University, Prairie View A&M University, Southern University and A&M College, Tennessee State University, Tuskegee University, University of the District of Columbia, University of Maryland Eastern Shore, and Virginia State University.

These 15 schools produce 33 percent of America’s Black engineers.

Ms. Nelson says that her HBCU experience gave her access to an engaging environment and provided her with increased access to career opportunities.

“I was supplied the tools I needed to thrive and be successful in corporate America,” she said.

Nelson has over 20 years of experience in engineering and engineering management, including the development of the first Automated Surface Mount Assembly Line in Northrop Grumman’s Mission Systems Sector. She also managed career pathways programs, diversity recruiting, new graduate professional development rotation programs, interns/co-op programs and university relations, and recruiting at the fifth largest defense contractor in the world, with more than 65,000 employees.

More recently, she served as a senior associate at Booz Allen Hamilton, an American management consulting firm headquartered in Virginia, in the Greater Washington, DC, area, with 80 other offices around the globe.

Top Supporters are global companies such as Northrop Grumman and Booz Allen, U.S. government agencies, and not-for-profits that are major contributors to the institutional missions of HBCU engineering schools.

“People want to work for an employer that is committed to their community,” explained Career Communications Group’s chief content officer and publisher Dr. Tyrone Taborn at the launch of the list in 2003.

“The list is important because, for many years, corporate America’s relationship with HBCUs and nonHBCUs has not been equitable.

Corporate execs tend to support the college they came from. If you don’t have HBCU graduates in your executive ranks, you don’t think about Black colleges. The total amount of corporate

support Black schools receive does not reflect the level of services they provide,” Dr. Taborn said.

Importance of HBCUs in University and Diversity Recruiting

No doubt about it, HBCUs are a rich resource for talent. They provide graduates that are prepared to produce new solutions for the world’s challenging problems. HBCUs play a key role in generating the knowledge, innovation, and talent required to grow America’s businesses and not only maintain but increase our global competitiveness.

“Our Top HBCU Supporters understand the importance of supporting and developing strategic partnerships to drive innovation and achieve diversity in the STEM workforce,” Ms. Nelson said.

To mark the fifteenth year of the Top Supporters survey, private and government supporters have been ranked in five hierarchies based on the number of survey mentions since 2003.

“2017 will mark the fifteenth year of the Top Supporters list,” said Rayondon Kennedy, managing editor for Career Communications Group. “There are companies on this list that have been supporting HBCUs every one of those years, so we wanted to do something special and provide an All-Time list.

The ranking gives these companies an opportunity to show how committed they are to supporting the future of engineering at HBCUs,” he said.

“There is a critical need to increase the number of students pursuing degrees in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) in the United States,“ said Ms. Nelson. “The U.S. population demographics are becoming more diverse. In order to increase the pipeline, we must increase the number of underrepresented minorities pursuing and successfully completing a degree in STEM. “More and more, businesses are looking for opportunities that will give them an edge over the competition.

They see both majority and minority universities as potential ecosystems,” said Dr. McCrary, who leads innovative research at Morgan State University.

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AMIE—a coalition of corporations, government agencies, and ABETaccredited HBCU engineering schools— will be co-hosting an award ceremony with Career Communications Group (CCG) at the BEYA STEM Global Competitiveness Conference, February 8–10, 2018, at the Washington Marriott Wardman Park in Washington, DC. For 2017 there are 394 employers in USBE magazine’s All-Time Top Supporter ranking system, which features five tiers based on how many times the organization has appeared on the list: Diamond (14 annual appearances), Platinum (9–13), Gold (6–8), Silver (3–5), and Bronze (1–2). S

“The AMIE schools are a rare U. S. natural resource. Simply put, their blend of quality faculty and students leads to quality employees, and that is the goal of our relationship with the AMIE college community.”

– Matt Lavelle, Vice President - Operations Boston Scientific

“Our support of AMIE is not a charitable contribution.

It is an investment in the shareholder value of Boston Scientific, in the talent that we need to remain a competitive company. It is our recognition that it is not hard to find talent if you are willing to go where it is. The AMIE schools are a goldmine of STEM talent, and not treating them as a priority would be recruiting malpractice.“ – Camille Chang Gilmore Vice President Human Resources & Global Chief Diversity Officer Boston Scientific

“For the eighteenth year, Siemens has partnered with Advancing Minorities’ Interest in Engineering (AMIE) to foster diversity and inclusion in its Product Lifecycle Management business unit. We’re proud to continue such a valuable partnership, which has contributed greatly to cultivating an environment of inclusion, respect, and diversity throughout our organization and among our customer community.”

– Hulas King, Director - Diversity, Professional Affiliations & Global Community Relations Siemens PLM Software

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n an effort to strengthen the pipeline of qualified engineers, USBE&IT magazine does an annual survey with the engineering deans of the 15 ABET-accredited, historically Black college and university (HBCU) engineering programs and the corporate-academic alliance Advancing Minorities’ Interest in Engineering (AMIE).

The “Top Supporters of HBCU Engineering” survey asks these individuals to list the corporate and government/nonprofit organizations that provide the most support to their schools. In completing the survey, the institutions consider support for modernization, research projects, and participation on advisory councils, faculty development opportunities, scholarships, student projects, stipends, co-ops, and career opportunities.

Top supporters are ranked for their many HBCU activities, which include research contracts, executive participation, patent and equipment donation, faculty fellowships, scholarships, and internships.

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TRW Automotive Union Pacific Corporation Volkswagen Wal-Mart Whiting & Turner Construction The Whiting-Turner Contracting Company

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SAVE THE DATE

Don’t miss this important event!

FEBRUARY 8–10, 2018

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HBCU Engineering Directory 2017 ABET-Accredited Historically Black College and University Engineering Schools

The 2017 HBCU Engineering directory gives brief and pertinent information about ABET-accredited historically black college and university engineering schools. ABET accreditation sets the global standard for programs in applied science, computing, engineering and engineering technology. Find out all you need to know about engineering at: N Alabama A&M University

N Florida A&M University N Hampton University N Howard University N Jackson State University N Morgan State University N North Carolina A&T State University N Norfolk State University N Prairie View A&M University N Southern University and A&M College N Tennessee State University N Tuskegee University N University of the District of Columbia N University of Maryland Eastern Shore N Virginia State University These 15 schools produce 33 percent of America’s Black engineers.

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ALABAMA A&M UNIVERSITY College of Engineering, Technology, and Physical Sciences

INSTITUTION Alabama A&M University (AAMU) is a teaching, research, and public service institution, including extension. AAMU is a dynamic and progressive institution with a strong commitment to academic excellence. The serene, intimate campus is situated on “The Hill,“ only a short distance from downtown Huntsville, the site of the school’s founding. Alabama A&M University has four colleges with 41 baccalaureates, 23 master’s, one Ed.S., and four doctoral degrees offered.

COLLEGE/SCHOOL OVERVIEW The College of Engineering, Technology, and Physical Sciences is organized into four departments, each headed by a department chair: (1) mechanical and civil engineering, (2) electrical engineering and computer science, (3) technology, and (4) physics, chemistry, and math. The Bachelor of Science degree in the computer science program is accredited by the Computing Accreditation Commission of ABET, and the Bachelor of Science degrees in the civil engineering, electrical engineering, and mechanical engineering programs are accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET. In collaboration with the College of Education, the College of Engineering, Technology, and Physical Sciences offers a variety of certified and non-certified teaching programs at the undergraduate and graduate levels. The college actively collaborates with government and industry partners in the vibrant Huntsville research ecosystem.

ACADEMIC PROGRAMS Bachelor of Science > electrical engineering > mechanical engineering > civil engineering > computer science > physics > mathematics > chemistry > construction management Graduate Degrees > Master of Engineering (material engineering and systems engineering) > Master of Science in computer science > Master of Science in applied physics www.blackengineer.com

> Ph.D. in applied physics RESEARCH INITIATIVES AND CAPABILITIES > materials science and engineering, IC fabrication > crystal growth, large and small bandgap, and piezoelectric materials > image and signal processing and realtime embedded systems > cyber security, neural networks, and modeling and simulation in biometrics > computational electromagnetics, computational fluid dynamics, and finite element analysis > advanced manufacturing > unmanned aircraft systems and robotics > intelligent manufacturing systems and advanced robotics > mach-5 wind tunnel, rating 1000 cleanroom, three particle accelerators CONTACT: Dr. Chance Glenn Dean, College of Engineering, Technology, & Physical Sciences Alabama A&M University Phone: (256) 372-5560 Fax: (256) 372-5855 Email: chance.glenn@aamu.edu Website: http://www.aamu.edu/academics/ engineering-technology/pages/default.aspx

FLORIDA A&M – FLORIDA STATE UNIVERSITY FAMU-FSU College of Engineering

INSTITUTION Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University (FAMU) was founded as the State Normal College for Colored Students, and on October 3, 1887, it began classes with 15 students and two instructors. Today FAMU, as it has become affectionately known, is the premiere school among historically Black colleges and universities. Prominently located on the highest hill in Florida’s capital city of Tallahassee, Florida A&M University remains the only historically Black university in the 11-member State University System of Florida.

COLLEGE/SCHOOL OVERVIEW In its brief but impressive history, the College of Engineering has become one of the premier learning centers of its kind. The college offers comprehensive academic programs at all levels and works to continually evaluate, expand, and improve programs to ensure that

engineering students are prepared for the demands of an innovative global society. The college is a leading academic institution with excellent records of achievement in research and public service. The college has attracted an outstanding faculty from all over the world. Having first-class programs with world-class facilities, such as the National High Magnetic Field Laboratory, Materials Research Building, the Center for Advanced Power Systems, and the Aero-Propulsion Mechatronics and Energy Center, and faculty and staff who have a passion to educate, the college produces well-trained students with excellent entrepreneurial and job skills.

ACADEMIC PROGRAMS Bachelor of Science > chemical engineering > civil engineering > electrical engineering > computer engineering > industrial engineering > mechanical engineering Graduate Degrees > master’s and doctorate in chemical engineering > master’s and doctorate in biomedical engineering > master’s and doctorate in civil engineering > Master of Engineering in civil engineering > master’s and doctorate in electrical engineering > master’s and doctorate in industrial engineering > master’s and doctorate in mechanical engineering RESEARCH INITIATIVES AND CAPABILITIES > polymers, materials, nanomaterials, and nanotechnology > renewable, advanced, and sustainable energy > biomedical imaging, cellular engineering, and tissue engineering > advanced transportation systems, structures, hydraulics > environmental sustainability and water resources > intelligent systems, control, and robotics > communication, information technology, and cyber security > active and supersonic flow controls > superconductivity materials and applications > manufacturing and operations research

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2017 | HBCU ENGINEERING DIRECTORY CONTACT Dr. J. Murray Gibson Dean, College of Engineering Florida A&M/Florida State University Phone: (850) 410-6161 Fax: (850) 410-6546 Email: dean.eng@famu.fsu.edu Website: www.eng.fsu.edu

HAMPTON UNIVERSITY School of Engineering and Technology

INSTITUTION A historically Black institution, Hampton University is a comprehensive institution of higher education dedicated to the promotion of learning, building of character, and preparation of promising students for positions of leadership and service. Its curriculum emphasis is scientific and professional with a strong liberal arts undergirding. The university offers exemplary programs and opportunities to enable students, faculty, and staff to grow, develop, and contribute to our society in a productive and useful manner. In carrying out its mission, the university requires that everything it does in the areas of teaching, research, and service be of the highest quality.

COLLEGE/SCHOOL OVERVIEW The School of Engineering and Technology (SET) is home to academic programs in architecture, aviation, and engineering. The school enrolls about 320 students and produces about 50 graduates annually. The SET strategic plan calls for expanding and strengthening the undergraduate offerings, building graduate engineering programs, and developing clearly defined research areas of excellence. The school is also building contracting relationships with prime contractors in a variety of applications across federal agencies.

ACADEMIC PROGRAMS Bachelor of Science > electrical and computer engineering > chemical engineering > aviation management > aviation management – air traffic control > flight education > computer science (school of science) > mathematical sciences (school of science)

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Graduate Degrees > Master of Architecture > Master of Science in computer science (school of science) > Master of Science in physics (school of science) > Ph.D. in physics (school of science) RESEARCH INITIATIVES AND CAPABILITIES > energy, the environment, and sustainability > sensors and data fusion > data and network security > transportation systems and infrastructure > robotics > aerospace propulsion > imaging (medical and non-medical) > materials > reverse engineering > catalysis > manufacturing > imaging (medical and non-medical) > biomedical > medical physics CONTACT Dr. Joyce Shirazi Dean, School of Engineering and Technology Hampton University Phone: (757) 728-6970 Fax: (757) 728-6972 EMAIL: joyce.shirazi@hamptonu.edu Website: http://set.hamptonu.edu

HOWARD UNIVERSITY College of Engineering, Architecture and Computer Sciences

INSTITUTION Howard University is one of the country’s leading private universities.

Founded in 1867 in Washington, DC, it is home to 13 schools and colleges offering undergraduate, graduate, doctoral, and professional degrees in a number of disciplines. The university continues to attract the nation’s top students and produces more on-campus AfricanAmerican Ph.D.s than any other university in the world. Since 1998 the university has produced two Rhodes Scholars, two Truman Scholars, 24 Fulbright Scholars, 20 Pickering Fellows, six Luard Scholars, and 13 Presidential Scholars.

COLLEGE/SCHOOL OVERVIEW The College of Engineering, Architecture and Computer Sciences (CEACS) is composed of the School of Engineering and Computer Sciences and the School of Architecture and Design.

Howard graduates are skilled in creative design and the application of technological and scientific solutions to complex and challenging problems, interpersonal relations, teamwork, critical thinking, and leadership. CEACS is home to six academic departments offering accredited undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs: architecture, chemical engineering, civil and environmental engineering, electrical and computer engineering, mechanical engineering, and computer science.

ACADEMIC PROGRAMS Bachelor of Architecture Bachelor of Science > chemical engineering > civil engineering > electrical engineering > computer engineering > mechanical engineering > systems and computer science Graduate Programs > Master of Engineering (in civil, computer, electrical, and mechanical engineering) > Master of Science in chemical engineering > Master of Computer Science > Ph.D. (in computer and information systems, engineering, electrical engineering, and mechanical engineering) > cybersecurity graduate certificate RESEARCH INITIATIVES AND CAPABILITIES > chemical engineering: biomolecular, nanotechnology, and environmental > civil and environmental engineering: structural engineering, transportation engineering, and nanotechnology > electrical and computer engineering: signal processing and communications, power and control, electromagnetics and antenna, material sciences and nanotechnology, and digital systems > mechanical engineering: materials engineering, computational fluid mechanics, and manufacturing engineering/additive manufacturing > systems and computer engineering cybersecurity, computational biology, machine learning, data communications, and computer science education

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HBCU ENGINEERING DIRECTORY | 2017 CONTACT Dr. Achille Messac Dean, College of Engineering, Architecture & Computer Science Howard University Phone: (202) 806-6565 Fax: (202) 462-1810 Email: amessac@howard.edu Website: www.howard.edu/ceacs

JACKSON STATE UNIVERSITY College of Science, Engineering, and Technology

INSTITUTION Jackson State University is a diverse, technologically-advanced fouryear university steeped in history and committed to preparing its students to become global leaders. It provides a caring, nurturing environment in which to challenge its 9,134 students to improve themselves and serve others. It was founded in 1877 by the American Baptist Home Mission Society and is located in the state’s capital. In 1979 Jackson State was officially designated the Urban University of the state of Mississippi. The university also has campuses in Madison, MS, and downtown Jackson.

COLLEGE/SCHOOL OVERVIEW The College of Science, Engineering, and Technology at Jackson State University is committed to implementing the university’s mission and to focusing its intellectual, experience, and other resources on improving the quality of life for its students, the surrounding community, the state, the nation, and the global community. It is comprised of nine academic departments, including the departments of civil engineering and computer and telecommunications engineering, which provide students with quality undergraduate and graduate programs that incorporate the systems aspect of professional engineering practice. The college has achieved a seven percent increase in enrollment since 2010 and has been awarded 130 federallyfunded grants and contracts with awards totaling approximately $30 million annually.

It also has over 14 federally-funded student support programs.

ACADEMIC PROGRAMS Bachelor of Science (engineering) > civil engineering www.blackengineer.com

> environmental track > general civil engineering track > electrical engineering > biomedical engineering > general electrical engineering track > power systems engineering track > computer engineering > computer science Graduate Degrees (engineering) > Master of Science in computer science > Master of Science in engineering > civil engineering > master’s and doctorate in mechanical engineering > computational engineering > electrical engineering > environmental engineering > geological engineering > telecommunications engineering RESEARCH CENTERS > Coastal Hazards Center of Excellence > Center for Defense Integrated Data > High Performance Computing Center > Interdisciplinary Center for Nanotoxicity > Center for Bioinformatics and Computational Biology Research > Centers in Minority Institutions > Center for Environmental Health CONTACT Dr. Richard Alo Dean, College of Science, Engineering and Technology Jackson State University Phone: (601) 979-2153 Fax: (601) 979-2058 Email: Richard.a.alo@jsums.edu Website: www.jsums.edu/science

MORGAN STATE UNIVERSITY Clarence M. Mitchell, Jr. School of Engineering

INSTITUTION Morgan State University is designated by the state legislature as Maryland’s Public Urban University and is primarily responsible for addressing the needs of residents, schools, and organizations within the Baltimore Metropolitan Area.

Enrolling about 8,000 students from all racial and ethnic backgrounds, the student body includes an enriching mix of international students. The mission of the university is to expose students to the full range of experiences and services that will permit them to successfully meet the global challenges that await them as they

leave the university.

COLLEGE/SCHOOL OVERVIEW Guided by the motto “The Premier Public Urban School of the Global Community,“ the School of Engineering enrolls about 850 students at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

The school prides itself on offering programs that will ensure students develop a mastery of fundamental STEMbased principles, which may be applied effectively to benefit society. In addition to the nationally-competitive accredited programs in civil and environmental, electrical and computer, and industrial and systems related engineering, it also offers unique programs that address challenges associated with urban transportation systems. The school has earned a reputation for its close faculty/student interaction, low student/faculty ratio, and opportunities for pre-professional experiences through internships. To ensure student success, Morgan State University has a diverse team of professionals working in close concert with faculty to assist students in the negotiation of the college environment. State-of-theart facilities coupled with the program’s commitment to service are designed to achieve excellence through education.

ACADEMIC PROGRAMS Bachelor of Science > civil and environmental engineering > electrical and computer engineering > industrial and systems engineering > transportation and urban infrastructure Graduate Degrees > Master of Engineering > -Master of Science in electrical engineering (online) > certificate in transportation systems > certificate in cybersecurity > doctorate of engineering RESEARCH INITIATIVES AND CAPABILITIES > electrical and computer engineering > cybersecurity operations and physical systems > software defined and cognitive radio systems > RF/microwave/mm wave communication systems > computational engineering and analytics > high performance analog integrated circuits > biomedical engineering systems > wireless cybersecurity/information assurance DEANS ISSUE 2017 I USBE&IT 41

2017 | HBCU ENGINEERING DIRECTORY > engineering education > image and signal processing > civil and environmental engineering, water resources, and ground water systems > bridge/large-scale structural systems > geotechnical studies > geospatial and remote sensing studies > fluid mechanics > industrial and systems engineering, lean and advanced manufacturing > robotics and automated manufacturing > project and engineering management > ergonomics/human factors engineering > energy systems > data mining > industrial safety and health > operations research CONTACT Dr. Michael Spencer Dean, School of Engineering Morgan State University Phone: (443) 885-3231 Fax: (443) 885-8218 Email: michael.spencer@morgan.edu Website:http://www.morgan.edu/school_ of_engineering/contact_the_school_of_ engineering.html

NORTH CAROLINA A&T STATE UNIVERSITY College of Engineering

INSTITUTION North Carolina Agriculture and Technical State University is a public, doctoral research, 1890 land-grant university committed to exemplary teaching and learning, scholarly and creative research, and effective engagement and public service.

The university offers degrees at the baccalaureate, master’s, and doctoral levels and has a commitment to excellence in a comprehensive range of academic disciplines. Their unique legacy and educational philosophy provide students with a broad range of experiences that foster transformation and leadership for a dynamic and global society.

COLLEGE/SCHOOL OVERVIEW The College of Engineering is proud of the quality of education and research of North Carolina Agriculture and Technical State University and is

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inspired by the innovativeness, capabilities, and achievements of their engineering students, graduates, faculty, and staff.

Their bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degree programs are distributed across seven departments: chemical biological and bio engineering; civil, architectural, and environmental engineering; computer science; electrical and computer engineering; industrial and systems engineering; mechanical engineering; and the interdisciplinary computational science and engineering program.

ACADEMIC PROGRAMS Departments > civil, architectural, and environmental engineering > chemical, biological, and bio engineering > computational science and engineering > computer science > electrical and computer engineering > industrial and systems engineering > mechanical engineering Degrees Offered > architectural engineering (B.S.) > bio engineering (B.S., M.S.) > biological engineering (B.S.) > chemical engineering (B.S., M.S.) > civil engineering (B.S., M.S.) > computer engineering (B.S.) > computational science and engineering (M.S., Ph.D.) > computer science (B.S., M.S., Ph.D.) > electrical engineering (B.S., M.S., Ph.D.) > industrial and systems engineering (B.S., M.S., Ph.D.) > mechanical engineering (B.S., M.S., Ph.D.) CORE CROSS DEPARTMENTAL RESEARCH STRENGTHS -energy and sustainability -healthcare applications -multi-scale materials development and analysis -aerospace and transportation systems -wireless communications -cyber security and network operations CONTACT Dr. Robin N. Coger Dean, College of Engineering North Carolina A&T State University Phone: (336) 334-7589 Fax: (336) 334-7540 Email: Rncoger@ncat.edu Website: http://www.ncat.edu/coe/ index.html

NORFOLK STATE UNIVERSITY INSTITUTION Norfolk State University (NSU) is located in the vibrant urban city of Norfolk, VA, and is only 13 miles from the Atlantic Ocean in Virginia Beach, VA. NSU is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools and adheres to the standards set forth by the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia. NSU boasts a student population of 7,100 students and has a satellite campus at the Virginia Beach Higher Education Center.

The university offers 32 undergraduate degrees, 16 master’s degrees, and three doctoral degrees, including a B.S and M.S. in computer science, a B.S and M.S. in electronics engineering, a B.S. and M.S. in optical engineering, an M.S. in materials science, and a Ph.D. in materials science and engineering.

COLLEGE/SCHOOL OVERVIEW The College of Science, Engineering, and Technology (CSET) has over 2,000 students and presently comprises over 30 percent of the university’s student enrollment. Undergraduate programs are ABET accredited, and graduate programs are driven by innovative, state-of-theart research programs that enhance the educational experience for students and prepare them for national defense, industrial, and academic careers. The College of Science, Engineering, and Technology has played a pivotal role in the university’s 75-year history. Faculty contributions in research, education, service, and mentoring are exceptional.

Graduates are securing outstanding jobs and are earning advanced degrees in record numbers. The college currently houses several research centers: the Center for Materials Research (CMR); the Information Assurance – Research, Education and Development Institute; the micro- and nanotechnology center; and the creative gaming and simulation laboratory.

ACADEMIC PROGRAMS Bachelor of Science > electronics engineering > optical engineering > computer science – information assurance and computer engineering > information technology

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HBCU ENGINEERING DIRECTORY | 2017 Graduate Degrees > master’s in electronics engineering > master’s in optimal engineering > master’s in materials science > master’s in computer science > master’s in computer science – cyber security > Ph.D. in materials science and engineering RESEARCH INITIATIVES AND CAPABILITIES > cyber security > information assurance > cognitive wireless networks and cloudcomputing security > digital forensics > smart grid security > modeling of biological neurons > optics, plasmonics, and meta-materials > nano-materials and nanotechnology > advanced functional materials > devices > semiconductor materials and devices > neural probes > biosensors > photovoltaic > MEMS actuators > multi-functional sensors > high K dielectrics CONTACT Dr. Larry Mattix Acting Dean, College of Science, Engineering & Technology Norfolk State University Phone: (757) 823-8181 Fax: (757) 823-9114 Email: lmattix@nsu.edu Website: https://www.nsu.edu/cset/

PRAIRIE VIEW A&M UNIVERSITY Roy G. Perry College of Engineering

INSTITUTION Prairie View A&M University (PVAMU) is a comprehensive public institution of higher education and a land-grant university as part of the Texas A&M University System. Founded in 1976, the university’s main campus is located in the city of Prairie View, approximately 40 miles northwest of Houston, Texas. There are also two outreach campuses within the city limits of Houston. The university’s enrollment now exceeds 8,350, including more than 2,000 graduate students.

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four doctoral degree programs through nine colleges and schools. During the university’s 135-year history, some 57,700 academic degrees have been awarded.

COLLEGE/SCHOOL OVERVIEW The Roy G. Perry College of Engineering offers eight ABET-accredited undergraduate programs, four master’s degrees, and one Ph.D. degree. The college is a unique community of students, faculty, staff, and scholars dedicated to the advancement, sharing, and communication of knowledge in the fields of engineering, computer science, and engineering technology. Housed in a five-building engineering complex on the Prairie View A&M main campus, the most highly focused component of the college is student learning.

Undergraduate and graduate programs are structured for discovery, applied learning, interpretation, and the communication of learning through shared interactive courses and laboratories designed to engage students and faculty alike. The college prepares students to become dedicated and productive members of society. The college receives about $8 million for funded projects annually from governmental agencies and private sectors.

The college enrolls more than 1,350 students; about 10 percent of them are graduate students.

ACADEMIC PROGRAMS Bachelor of Science > chemical engineering > civil engineering > computer engineering > computer engineering technology > computer science > electrical engineering > electrical engineering technology > mechanical engineering Graduate Degrees > Master of Science in engineering with concentrations in chemical, civil, environmental, and mechanical engineering > Master of Science in computer science > Master of Science in computer information systems > Master of Science in electrical engineering > Ph.D. in electrical engineering > master’s or doctorate in mechanical engineering RESEARCH INITIATIVES AND CAPABILITIES > telecommunication, wireless sensor network, and battlefield communication

> radiation engineering and science for space exploration > renewable energy and environmental sustainability > nano-composites fabrication, characterization, and testing > data processing, image coding, virtual reality, and virtual prototyping > thermal science and computational fluid dynamics > Gulf Coast environmental data collection and analysis > high performance computing and cloud computing CONTACT Dr. Kendall Harris Dean, College of Engineering Prairie View A&M University Phone: (936) 261-9956 Fax: (936) 261-9868 Email: ktharris@pvamu.edu Website: www.pvamu.edu/engineering

SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY AND A&M COLLEGE College of Engineering and Computer Science

INSTITUTION Southern University and A&M College, founded in 1880, is a publicly-supported, coeducational, land-grant, historically Black, comprehensive institution. The Southern University System is the largest HBCU system in the nation. It is composed of five campuses in Baton Rouge, New Orleans, Shreveport, the Agricultural Research and Extension Center, and the Law Center, and it is managed by the Southern University Board of Supervisors.

Southern University and A&M College is a Carnegie master’s- and comprehensivelevel institution with an average enrollment of 7,000 students at the Baton Rouge campus. It offers bachelor’s degrees in 42 areas, 19 master’s degrees, six doctoral degrees, and two associate degrees.

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The college maintains an atmosphere that enhances the students’ ability to achieve the optimum learning experience.

The college offers five undergraduate programs, in civil engineering, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, computer science, and electronics engineering technology, leading to a Bachelor of Science degree. The college also offers two master’s degree programs: 1) The Master of Engineering program has three specialty areas: a. materials science and engineering b. sustainable systems engineering c. engineering management 2) The Master of Computer Science program has two specialty areas: a. digital data communications b. database management and data mining ACADEMIC PROGRAMS Bachelor of Science > civil engineering > electrical engineering > mechanical engineering > electronics engineering technology > computer science Graduate Degrees > Master of Engineering > Master of Science in computer science RESEARCH INITIATIVES AND CAPABILITIES > industrial wastewater treatment, air pollution, solid wastes > pavement design and management, nano-mechanics of clay materials > telecommunications and computer network engineering > electronic materials and processing, semiconductor device fabrication > advance materials, micro- and nanotechnologies > renewable energy and energy optimization, computational fluid dynamics and heat transfer > operating systems and architecture, algorithms and theory of computing > software engineering, digital data communications > database management and data mining CONTACT Dr. Patrick Carriere Associate Dean and Director of Graduate Programs College of Engineering and Computer Science Southern University and A&M College 46 USBE&IT | DEANS ISSUE 2017

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TENNESSEE STATE UNIVERSITY College of Engineering

INSTITUTION Tennessee State University (TSU) is a comprehensive, urban, coeducational, and land-grant university offering undergraduate and doctoral degrees.

Founded in 1912, it is located in Nashville, TN, the state capital, and sits on 500 acres near the Cumberland River in a residential neighborhood just 10 minutes northwest of downtown. The university also has a downtown campus in Nashville. Tennessee State University provides 77 majors in eight undergraduate colleges and schools and enrolls about 7,000 undergraduates and 2,000 graduate students.

COLLEGE/SCHOOL OVERVIEW The College of Engineering is committed to providing the highest quality industry-driven curricula in engineering, technology, and computer and mathematical sciences. The college currently provides accredited B.S. degrees and graduate degrees in strategic and emerging disciplines for research and working professionals. The graduate programs are supported by advanced laboratories and research centers in fields such as cyber-physical and security systems, sensor and data fusion, control systems, bioinformatics, energy systems, and wireless communication. The college currently had funded grants with the Air Force Research Lab, Army Research Office, U.S. Navy, Department of Homeland Security, Department of Transportation, Boeing Company, and the National Science Foundation. The college enrolls about 900 students and produces about 75 graduates annually.

ACADEMIC PROGRAMS Bachelor of Science > architecture engineering > civil and environmental engineering > electrical and computer engineering > mechanical and manufacturing engineering > aeronautical and industrial technology > computer science > mathematical sciences

Graduate Programs > Master of Engineering > Master of Science in computer and information systems engineering > Ph.D. in computer and information systems engineering RESEARCH INITIATIVES AND CAPABILITIES > cyber-security/physical systems > sensor and data fusion > intelligent health monitoring and control systems > data and network security > wireless communications > advanced transportation systems and infrastructure > intelligent manufacturing systems and advanced robotics CONTACT Dr. S. Keith Hargrove Dean, College of Engineering, Technology & Computer Science Tennessee State University Phone: (615) 963-5401 Email: skhargrove@tnstate.edu Website: www.tnstate.edu/engineering

TUSKEGEE UNIVERSITY College of Engineering

INSTITUTION Tuskegee University is a national, independent, and coeducational institution that has a historically unique relationship with the State of Alabama, the nation, and the world. At its core, the university prepares students academically—graduate, professional, and undergraduate— for insertion into a world driven by technology, an independent political landscape, and a society of complexity that needs solutions to challenging problems.

The university has distinctive strengths in the sciences, architecture, business, engineering, and the development of high-order technical, scientific, intellectual, moral, and ethical qualities in students.

Also stressed is the connection between education and the qualities of leadership that graduates must manifest, especially for the 21st century workforce and beyond.

They seek students whose technical, scientific, and professional qualities are rigorously honed and people whose spirits are sensitively oriented in ways that make them committed to going beyond selfcentered competence to excellence and service to others.

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HBCU ENGINEERING DIRECTORY | 2017 COLLEGE/SCHOOL OVERVIEW The College of Engineering, with an enrollment of 800, regarded premier for its production of exceptionally prepared graduates ready to perform with a broad educational background, graduates 100 undergraduate and graduate students annually. The college provides an academic portfolio through the disciplines of engineering to engage students in envisioning learning excellence, research and exploration, and service to the nation and the global community. The college is programmed for excellence with the context of Booker T. Washington, the innovation of George Washington Carver, and the mettle of the Tuskegee Airmen and is armed with facilities, professional faculty and staff, and the resources that support public/private funding as demonstrated by its partners and friends.

Graduate programs explore new frontiers for solutions that support global issues.

Accredited undergraduate programs have become a tradition for students to enter and complete post-secondary/graduate studies in engineering.

ACADEMIC PROGRAMS Bachelor of Science > aerospace science engineering > chemical engineering > electrical engineering > mechanical engineering Graduate Degrees > master’s in chemical engineering > master’s in electrical engineering > master’s in mechanical engineering > master’s in systems engineering > Ph.D. in materials science and engineering > master’s in materials science and engineering RESEARCH INITIATIVES AND CAPABILITIES > aerospace: aerodynamics, flight simulation, human interface, aeronautics, manufacturing > chemical: bio-fluidities/fuels/chemical, corrosion, environmental, water and wastewater modeling > electrical: electronic warfare, systems engineering, smart grid, adaptive networks, cyber security > mechanical: fatigue/corrosion, membranes, robotics, metallurgy, indoor air quality/food abatement > materials science: characterization, nanomaterials, performance/nondestructive evaluation

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CONTACT Dr. Heshmat Aglan Dean, College of Engineering Tuskegee University Tuskegee, AL 36088 Phone: (334) 727-8355 Fax: (334) 727-8090 Email: aglanh@mytu.tuskegee.edu Website: www.tuskegee.edu/academics/ colleges/ceps.aspx

UNIVERSITY OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA School of Engineering and Applied Sciences

INSTITUTION The University of the District of Columbia is a pacesetter in urban education that offers affordable and effective undergraduate, professional, and workplace learning opportunities.

The institution is the premier gateway to postsecondary education and research for all residents of the District of Columbia.

As a public, land-grant institution, the university’s responsibility is to build a diverse generation of competitive, civically engaged scholars and leaders. Building on a 160-year tradition of excellence and opportunity, the university enrolls about 6,000 diverse students. As the nation’s only urban land-grant institution, the university’s mission is to foster the education, critical thinking, and intellectual growth of its students; the creation and application of new knowledge; and effective engagement with the surrounding world.

COLLEGE/SCHOOL OVERVIEW The School of Engineering and Applied Sciences (SEAS) offers nationally competitive and fully accredited professional programs at the baccalaureate and graduate levels. These programs enable immediate employment upon graduation or for continuation for advanced-level studies. The school offers strong, ABET-accredited bachelor degree programs in civil, electrical, and mechanical engineering and computer science. SEAS also offers a bachelor degree program in information technology.

ACADEMIC PROGRAMS Bachelor of Science > civil engineering > electrical engineering > computer engineering

> mechanical engineering > computer science > information technology Graduate Degrees > master’s of computer science > master’s of electrical engineering RESEARCH INITIATIVES AND CAPABILITIES - The Center of Excellence for Renewable Energy (CERE) is working with international agencies to develop energy power sources for pumping water.

- Assurance Research Center for Trusted Information Computing (ARCTIC) has been designated as the National Center of Excellence.

-Research capabilities include: > cyber security > information assurance > high-performance computing > sensor networks > computational geometry > robotics > mechatronics > energy conversion > modeling and simulation > advanced manufacturing > product design > nanotechnology > renewable energy > rehabilitation engineering and bio-assisted devices > structural engineering > water resources engineering > construction engineering CONTACT Dr. Devdas Shetty Dean, School of Engineering & Applied Sciences University of the District of Columbia Office of the Dean, Building 42, Suite 212 4200 Connecticut Ave NW Washington, DC 20008 Phone: (202) 274-5033 Fax: (202) 274-5520 Email: devdas.shetty@udc.edu Website: www.udc.edu/school_of_ engineering_and_applied_sciences/school_ of_engineering_and_applied_sciences

UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND EASTERN SHORE Department of Engineering and Aviation Services

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ACADEMIC PROGRAMS The mission of the engineering program is to provide a high-quality Bachelor of Science degree in engineering with specializations in the aerospace, computer, electrical, or mechanical fields.

The program incorporates undergraduate student research opportunities in its curriculum.

The Aviation Sciences program is Maryland’s only four-year, bachelor’s degree program in aviation. They offer a Bachelor of Science in aviation science degree with concentrations in professional pilot, aviation management, aviation electronics, and aviation software. In addition to the four-year residential program, students who have completed a two-year associate degree in aviation at the Community College of Baltimore County or another community college are offered the opportunity to complete a bachelor’s degree.

FACILITIES - 3D Visualization & Virtual Reality Center - MIST Small Vehicle Mission Planning Lab - Advanced Aviation Simulator Lab - Air Traffic Controller Lab - Analog Circuit Lab - Digital Circuit Lab - Instrumentation and Control Lab - Advanced Communication Lab - Computer Lab - Multimedia and Online Learning Lab CONTACT Alvernon Walker, Ph.D. Chair and Associate Professor Department of Engineering & Aviation Sciences University of Maryland Eastern Shore Princess Anne, MD 21853 Phone: (410) 651-8095

Fax: (410) 651-6486 Email: awalker1@umes.edu Website: https://www.umes.edu/EngAvi/ index.html CONTACT Dr. Ayodele J. Alade Dean, School of Business & Technology University of Maryland Eastern Shore Princess Anne, MD 21853 Phone: (410) 651-6067 Fax: (410) 651-7829 Email: ajalade@umes.edu Website: https://www.umes.edu/EngAvi/ index.html

VIRGINIA STATE UNIVERSITY College of Engineering and Technology

INSTITUTION Virginia State University (VSU) was founded in 1882 in Petersburg, Virginia. It is one of Virginia’s two land-grant institutions and was the first state-supported fouryear institution of higher learning for Black Americans in the U.S. Today VSU has a student population of over 5,300 and offers 55 bachelor’s and master’s degrees, two doctoral degrees, and three certificates. Students study and conduct research in one of five schools: the School of Agriculture; the School of Business; the School of Engineering, Science and Technology (SEST); the School of Liberal Arts and Education; and the School of Graduate Studies, Research and Outreach.

COLLEGE/SCHOOL OVERVIEW The School of Engineering, Science and Technology is focused on solving tough problems. SEST defines success as the growth and discovery of fundamental knowledge and the movement of these ideas and results from the laboratory to the real world. The goal is to transform communities by attracting and retaining

key industries, enhancing economic development, and creating jobs. Our research helps companies improve their products and services for items as diverse as jet engines, copiers, and cutting tools. The school aligns resources and capabilities to the workforce needs of local, regional, and national economies.

ACADEMIC PROGRAMS Bachelor of Science > computer engineering > manufacturing engineering > computer sciences > information and logistics technology > psychology > chemistry > biology Graduate Degrees > Master of Science in computer sciences > Master of Science in mathematics > Master of Science in biology/informatics > Ph.D. in psychology RESEARCH INITIATIVES AND CAPABILITIES > cognitive science and human behavior > unmanned aerial systems > cyber security/big data > bioinformatics > enterprise systems and logistics ORGANIZING UNIVERSITY RESEARCH PARTNERSHIPS Commonwealth Center for Advanced Manufacturing: http://www.ccam-va.com Commonwealth Center for Advanced Logistics Systems: http://www.ccals.com CONTACT Dr. Keith Williamson Dean, School of Engineering, Science and Technology Virginia State University Phone: (804) 524-1141 Fax: (804) 524-6949 Email: kwilliamson@vsu.edu Website: http://www.cet.vsu.edu/ departments/engineering/index.php

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WHYJACKSON STATE With Computational And Data-Enabled Science And Engineering?

Jackson State University’s College of Science, Engineering, and Technology is at the helm of computational and data-enabled science and engineering.

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ackson State University’s College of Science, Engineering, and Technology is at the helm of data-science and engineering.

“Big Data scientists and engineers are needed to provide knowledge to design, establish and secure this wonderful new world that is now our future,” said Dr. Richard Alo, dean of Jackson State’s College of Science, Engineering & Technology (CSET).

How is Jackson State helping students understand what Dr. Alo calls the “Sixth Wave Society or World of the Industrial Internet”?

The Sixth Wave (a.k.a. Alvin Toffler) is a world of sensors, often referred to as the Internet of Things, which has brought about the Industrial Internet that propels the global economy — the

command control and interoperability of supply chains, for example, he explained.

That’s why Big Data students and faculty at Jackson State are investing time, talent and STEM knowledge in finding causes to a variety of neuron degenerative diseases, such as the etymology of Alzheimer’s, as well as problems at the nexus of food, energy, and water.

Notable accomplishments Engineering students at Jackson State University have designed, filed a patent application, and are moving to the product development stage of a “smart mat” that gauges the foot temperature of diabetics. The idea is to help thwart the danger of lower extremity amputations. This is especially useful in Mississippi, where the risk is greater, according to the CDC. In April, Dr. Kamal Ali, chair of Jackson State University’s Department of Industrial Systems and Technology, was among the new class of Fellows of the National Academy of Inventors (NAI), inducted at a ceremony held at the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, in Boston.

Jackson State University chemistry professor Dr. Paresh Ray is a recent recipient of the Mahatma Gandhi Award for his contributions to cancer research.

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signatures from as little as a single drop of blood. And then, on the same scale, the BACHELOR OF SCIENCE disease is attacked on the cellular level with PROGRAMS smart bombs going to single selected targets instead of the chemotherapy carpet bombing approach being taken right now.”

Victor R. McCrary, Ph.D., vice president of research and economic development at Morgan State University, said Jackson State University (JSU) has a leadership position in this area because “they are leveraging their data science off their decades’ leadership in computational BACHELOR OF SCIENCE MASTERS’ OF SCIENCE PROGRAMS under Dr. Jerzy Leszczynski.

PROGRAMS chemistry Dr. Leszczynski served as founding director for of Computational Center for Molecular Structure and Interactions (NSFCREST Center).

Since 2008, Leszczynski has directed the new CREST Interdisciplinary Center for Nanotoxicity. His areas of interest include properties and structure of DNA fragments, as well as nanomaterials. He also applies computational chemistry methods to environmental problems, surface chemistry, nd atmospheric chemistry.

“I was part of the National Science Foundation (NSF) Experimental Program to Stimulate Competitive Research (EPSCoR) advisory board, which oversaw a collaborative project with JSU, Mississippi State University, and the University of Mississippi Ole (Ole Miss),” Dr. McCrary said.

“JSU was putting out more publications than the majority institutions in this area,” he added.

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has “attracted many grants, students, and post-docs” and “built quite a research team at JSU from 2005-2010.”

“Lesson learned: you need great (not MASTERS’ OF SCIENCE DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY PROGRAMS PROGRAMS good) faculty — superstars to build a capability which can be leveraged for the future. No one was using the term ‘data science’ fifteen years ago, but JSU benefits from their core capability in computational chemistry. By the way, the chair of the chemistry department was Dr. Hongtao Yu – current Dean of the School of Science here at Morgan. “You also need to have a forwardDOCTOR OFadministration, PHILOSOPHY looking too,” Dr. McCrary PROGRAMS said.

With their dedicated faculty, strong emphasis on undergraduate research, commitment to recruiting highly motivated students, and continued growth in other innovative programs, Jackson State is helping new graduates define their futures.

A new track in Data Science, Engineering and Analytics provides opportunities for undergraduate students to undertake Big Data Analytics and create knowledge from Big Data in Chemistry, Biology, Engineering, Humanities, Business etc.

Multidisciplinary research by teams of faculty, students, and post-doc research associates, provides opportunities for student research training and development in several research centers and multi-user core research facilities.

These and much more are available to inspire a new generation of scientists, technologists, engineers and mathematicians.

Lt. Col. Tim Henderson, commander of Air Force ROTC and chair of the Department of Aerospace Sciences in the College of Science, Engineering, and Technology says the CSET has a wealth of untapped talent.

“CSET has a wealth of untapped talent, our students are being effectively prepared to meet the challenges of rapidly advancing technology. CSET students are being academically prepared and mastering the required technical proficiency, with a true desire to excel. They are engaged in community service projects, international programs, as well as, state and national DEANS ISSUE 2017 I USBE&IT 51

initiatives that are developing them into the talent that our nation will need in the future. We are deliberately developing future leaders to embark upon careers in the military, government, and commercial sectors of society,” he said.

This February, Jackson State University students Jordan Hubbard and Anthony Gomes in the College of Science, Engineering and Technology (CSET) took part in Apple’s second HBCU Scholars program, where they learned about the company’s culture, ecosystem, and community while visiting headquarters in Cupertino, Calif.

Apple, in partnership with the Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF), launched the initiative to provide opportunities in the tech industry for students and enhance engagement with faculty on HBCU campuses.

In May, the Apple HBCU Scholars will have the opportunity to gain handson experience through a paid internship.

Upon returning to school for their final year, students will receive scholarship funding to complete their education, as well as continue their experience with Apple as TMCF ambassadors for the program.

Dr. Jessie J. Walker is professor and chair of the Department of Computer Sciences in the Computer Science Department. “The Computer Science Department at Jackson State University’s 3 + 1 Bachelor of Science + Master of Science program is the only program of its type in the southeastern United States, where students can receive a B.S. in three years and a M.S. in one year.

“With input from industry partners, including Amazon Aws, Dell EMC, MasterCard, IBM, and Oracle, Academy is another notable distinction of CSET’s computer science program,” Dr. Walker said.

The department is also currently offering industry certification in Networking, Cybersecurity, Databases, Data Mining, which prepares students to go immediately into the workforce after graduation.

“Cyber infrastructure is the wave of the future and CSET is the best place to receive a comprehensive education in the STEM fields at a reasonable cost,” noted Dr. Tor Kwembe, professor and chair in the Department of Mathematics and Statistical Sciences .

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that CSET graduate students are engaged in scholarly research activities that generate new knowledge and innovative thought in the STEM areas.

“Our graduate students provide STEM expertise to the local, national and international community,“ he said. “Ninety percent of our Ph.D. and Masters graduates are working at national labs, for commercial entities, the government and at top tier research institutions. Our academic rigor and commitment to scientific scholarship is the foundation of our graduate programs.”

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of the new CSET Ph.D. program in computational data-enabled science and engineering.

“Our students are job ready for the next-generation of industries. CSET is among the first undergraduate programs to require freshman to conduct research activity and present their findings at national professional conferences attended by leading scientists and industry leaders. With a combination of superior academic training, internships, and experiential learning opportunities with local businesses, students leave CSET fully equipped to handle the demands of an ever-changing world.”

To fuel commitment to STEM education, Jackson State has created several initiatives designed to expose K-12 school students to the practical applications of data science to increase their interest and efficiency in the STEM areas.

“In doing so, we have developed strategies to place more emphasis on student engagement and experiential learning,” Dr. Wilbert Walters explained. As associate professor and associate dean for undergraduate programs, Dr. Walters’s said the goal is to produce the next generation of STEM leaders across various industries.

“Essentially, data has become a part of everything we do. When students understand the infinite possibilities of what can be done with information to create a better world for them and their families, we’ve done our job. That’s what CSET has to offer.”

Dr. Paul B. Tchnouwou, an associate dean of graduate and international programs in CSET, noted

Dr. Carmen M. Wright, a faculty member in the Department of Mathematics and Statistical Sciences, serves as the main XSEDE campus champion.

Ebrahim Alareqi and Duber Gomez-Fonseca are student champions.

Both students are enrolled in the Computational and Data-Enabled Science and Engineering Ph.D. program.

The champions are actively engaged in promoting the activities of XSEDE as well as other information pertaining to computing.

In April 2015, the first XSEDE Workshop was held to help raise awareness of the XSEDE program.

“In May 2017, a second XSEDE Workshop was held that offered training in using statistical software R in parallel as well as training in large data management using Hadoop,” Dr. Carmen Wright said.

The Extreme Science and Engineering Discovery Environment or XSEDE is a large collection of advanced digital resources and services. It is used as a vehicle through which scientists can collaborate and share computing resources, data, and expertise.

The program aids in the effort of generating new knowledge in a broad spectrum of areas.

XSEDE endeavors to broaden participation by making their resources and the expertise of others more accessible to the public. In this effort to lower technological barriers, institutions can develop a relationship with XSEDE to establish private, secure environments that have all the resources, services, and collaboration support researchers need to be productive. One avenue is through its affiliated campus champion program. S www.blackengineer.com

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he 21st-century university student looks nothing like those from years ago, especially when it comes to opportunities for minorities and people of color. New challenges in STEM fields and new, ever-changing social, economic, and professional landscapes have changed the outlook and importance of a successful college education process. So what does it take to successfully enter college, perform well throughout a four- to six-year tenure as an undergraduate, and earn the degrees needed to secure a rewarding career? The answer to that depends on whom you ask, but some of the best people to broach the topic with are students who have navigated their college careers with outstanding results.

We sat down with two well-performing students who have maintained successful studies and STEM research at some of the nation’s top-performing historically Black colleges and universities. Lucretia Williams, a student at Howard University, is a computer information system major who has developed a mobile app that creates holistic solutions to help relieve the stress and pressures for HBCU students. Deshaun Crawford is a student and computer science major at Delaware State University. A former NASA Scholar, Deshaun has secured a position as one of Apple’s advertising platform software engineers after graduation. These students discussed the most important things that helped them stay focused throughout their academic careers.

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Get Involved on Campus

Good networking should lead to active involvement in and around campus. Becoming an active participant in organizations and associations will promote a greater understanding of one’s self and develop personal and professional interests.

“Freshmen should want to build their resumes the best way they can,” Lucretia explained, “especially if they don’t have job experience in the fields they are pursuing. I definitely suggest joining organizations in their majors and holding some type of leadership position. I would also recommend participating in competitions and seeking out opportunities to volunteer.”

She continued, “You should consider going to career fairs as a freshman, even though you haven’t had any experience.

This will help you develop what companies are looking for in a successful intern so that you can prepare yourself to be the ideal candidate. Also, don’t count yourself out and think

Create Support Networks

One of the first, and perhaps most important, things students should do is develop a strong support structure, both in academic and extracurricular circles, that includes professionals and students. Both Lucretia and Deshaun see great value in this.

“It’s important that students have a great advisor and an upperclassmen mentor to help them figure out their curriculum scheme and the best classes and professors,” Lucretia explained. “Networking is key. Make sure you are making the right connections because the connections you make may provide many opportunities down the road.“ “I learned a lot during my NASA internship,” Deshaun explained, “because I had an intelligent mentor named Ray Gilstrap who taught me enough to set me apart from other students when applying to become an Apple Scholar. My experience of becoming an Apple scholar opened up a huge array of opportunities to work with and learn from some of the world’s greatest engineers and network with influential individuals in my industry, including other students. I believe it’s important for students to hang around people that are going in the same direction. It’s also essential to help the people around you excel and help them get where they want to go.”

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that you can’t get a big internship as a freshman. I know many of my peers at Howard received internships with Google, Boeing, and Northrop Grumman as freshman.”

Develop Time Management Skills

With an active life encompassing academic and field studies, among other extracurricular focuses, success in college will require extremely honed time management skills, according to Deshaun.

“College life is filled with obligations and things to do,” he said.

“You will have to find a balance between school and work, family and friends, and

your own personal time. It may be a challenge, but it can definitely be done.”

“You have to utilize your time wisely,“ Lucretia added. “There will be so many events and interests on and off campus, but you have to choose to make studying and homework a priority. I would definitely suggest keeping a planner and sticking to it.”

Maintain Your Motivation

Beyond the external elements, Deshaun and Lucretia believe in the importance of having a personal motivation and the drive to work toward it. Maintaining a motivation can help keep students focused on the primary goal of their Deshaun Crawford educational efforts, Student and computer science major Delaware State University academic goals, and inner ambitions.

Being inspired by their families and giving back to to start my own non-profit that teaches their communities help these STEM to inner-city students as well as students push forward toward continue growing a start-up company Lucretia Williams, Student their dreams. that I started last year.”

Howard University, Computer information system major “My biggest motivation is to Deshaun shares similar motivations. make my family proud,” Lucretia “I am the first person in my family to explained, “being that they have attend college. Personally, I would like invested so much for me to be to set an example for all of my younger here. I’m from the South Bronx, siblings and create change for all of my where most people don’t graduate other family members. Professionally, high school or even go to college, I want to use what I achieve to take let alone attend great schools like away barriers from individuals that Howard University. I feel it is my face barriers from the moment they are duty to do the best I can so I that brought into the world. I want to help I will have the ability to give back individuals get from where I started to my community and to everyone to where I am now. I believe I can do who helped me get to where I am anything until proven otherwise, and today. After my undergraduate I encourage other students to do the studies, I want to go to graduate same. Set a goal for yourself, complete school for human–computer it, connect it to your next goal, and do interaction studies. I also want it again.” S

“Networking is key. Make sure you are making the right connections because the connections you make may provide many opportunities down the road.“

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f you’re looking for bells and whistles in new research, then expect to be blown away by practical inventions at Howard University.

On Howard University’s Intellectual Property Commercialization Center (IPCC) website, one technology gives electric power providers the ability to anticipate power failures and act in a timely manner to prevent power outages.

Another invention allows nanoparticles to be modified for active delivery of cancer drugs to solid tumors or specific cell types.

A new algorithm helps to accurately quantify myocardial blood flow (MBF). MBF is critical to diagnosing the extent and severity of coronary artery disease.

According to the IPCC, this algorithm, which is designed for use with a PET scanner, can measure absolute myocardial blood flow quantitatively.

Another invention allows an LED Lighting Array Control System to control an entire system. As a result, it eliminates the need for the wiring and controller banks traditionally used

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in large LED-lighting arrays. The potential applications include commercial signage, architectural lighting, and large holiday light displays. Think of Howard University whenever you see neon signs.

Advertising and service industries are also seeking ways to connect with mobile app users as they navigate through a college campus or shopping mall. Thanks to a Howard University invention, the mobile-device user can now receive specific messages based on the user’s location without explicit user intervention.

A pending patent for a Howard University cyber-resilience approach will make networked computer control systems immune to cyber incidents. The inventive approach includes using a different programming language to ensure cyber failsafe operation even under a cyber-attack and infiltration.

Intermittent faults are difficult to detect, but if left untreated, they can lead to permanent faults resulting in dangerous and costly consequences. A detection system designed by Howard University is billed to diagnose the health of the system by measuring the error rate of the signal at another location. If an error is found, an alarm is activated to alert the user of an intermittent fault. This invention can be adapted to a variety of existing electrical systems.

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N Norfolk State University N Prairie View A&M University N Spelman College N S outhern University A&M College N Tennessee State University N Texas Southern University N Tuskegee University N U niversity of Maryland Eastern Shore N Virginia State University N Winston Salem University N Xavier University

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According to the American Institute of Biological Sciences, a biologist may have careers in:

1. Pharmaceuticals | 2. Biotechnology | 3. Medical Research. “Their work increases our understanding about the natural world in which we live and helps us address issues of personal well-being and worldwide concern, such as environmental degradation, threats to human health, and maintaining viable and abundant food supplies,“ AIB says.

A recent HBCU-college.com list ranks 83 historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) offering biology programs. The best HBCU biology program in the United States is offered by Howard University. The Washington, DC, based college offers an excellent program with a five-star rating for curriculum and five stars for teaching. www.blackengineer.com

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Where the Jobs Are: Dr. David Dalton looks at the evolving world of pharmacists

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June 2017 report, “Enhancing Today's STEM Workforce to Ensure Tomorrow's New Medicines,“ says more than half of America’s pharmaceutical executives are struggling to find talent.

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“The American biopharmaceutical radio-pharmaceuticals and vaccines, and industry is the global leader in research and earning over six figures,” he said. development (R&D) and has delivered many Among other things, today’s of the treatments and cures that have saved pharmacists are “providing more access millions of lives around the world,” said Dr. to the underserved, giving doctors and Anne Pritchett, vice president, policy and nurses and other healthcare provider’s research, at the Pharmaceutical Research and advice on medication therapy decisions, Manufacturers of America (PhRMA). immunizations and managing diabetes,” “Yet, these advances and breakthroughs he added. are only possible through continued support Telehealth-technologies that deliver of public policies that promote a highlyvirtual medical, health and education skilled, diverse American workforce; support services anywhere you are also in the mix.

Dr. David Dalton,Pharmacist and a science-based regulatory system; and ensure Biopharmaceutical Entrepreneur Career Tips a level-playing field with robust trade policies Dr. Dalton’s interest in pharmacy and intellectual property protections” sparked early because Pharmacy was a profession that included she said. business, science, research, and innovation.

According to a recent study, the biopharmaceutical By 1972, he had served as a district pharmacy supervisor industry supports more than 4 million jobs. That is why and then as a divisional pharmacy manager. Two years later, he Dr. David Dalton, an award-winning pharmacist and had earned his doctorate in pharmacy in Maryland. biopharmaceutical entrepreneur, is setting up a simple “The pharmacist that comes out today is more educated system for under-served students to complete the federal aid than the pharmacist coming out of college in the 1970’s,” Dr. application for financing college.

Dalton said. “So it’s essential for young people coming out of He believes it is important for students to learn about high school to see how valuable their STEM programs are for financial aid available from the government; how to submit the this new arena,” he said.

Free Application for Federal Student Aid, how aid is calculated, Whether it’s practicing as a retail pharmacist, clinical and how to stay eligible for Aid. pharmacist, hospital staff pharmacist, academic pharmacist, Dr. Dalton lectures at several schools of pharmacy pharmaceutical industry research pharmacist, or whatever area throughout the United States. He is past president of the young people choose to practice, Dr. Dalton says it’s important West Virginia University School of Pharmacy Presidential to: Committee.

1. Keep current with changes in your career.

A few years ago, the University of West Virginia recognized 2. Become more knowledgeable outside of your him as a “Distinguished Alumni,” and honored him as an zone, like technology and financial management.

“Outstanding Alumni of West Virginia School of Pharmacy” 3. Maintain your competitiveness and go for it. in recognition of his outstanding service to the School of 4. M ake sure your path is supporting your interest Pharmacy of West Virginia University. and lifestyle.

“The pharmacist that comes out today is more educated than the pharmacist coming out of college in the 1970s.

It’s essential for kids coming out of high school to see how valuable their STEM programs are for this new arena, whether it’s practicing in retail stores, research, production, clinical, hospital, or whatever site you choose.“

Opportunities in the Pharmacy Industry

The pharmacy profession has changed a lot since Dr. Dalton took an entry-level position as an intern healthcare professional at Rite Aid Corporation.

When he graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy from West Virginia University in 1971, the U.S. Congress had just passed the National Cancer Act. The new law unleashed an escalation in research efforts to conquer cancer.

Since then, the pharmaceutical industry has made investments in technology and biopharmaceuticals for the future discovery and development of medicines that improve health and quality of life.

Advances have led to new medicines and treatments for cancer and many other conditions including, asthma, cardio vascular disease, Parkinson’s disease, high blood pressure, diabetes, lupus, and Alzheimer.

As a pharmacist in the early 70s, Dr. Dalton enhanced patient care by prescription fulfillment and consultation, with very few technology and insurance payments.

“The role of the pharmacist has moved towards being a clinical provider, supported by technology; providing new medications, including high tech biological product and www.blackengineer.com

By mid-career, Dr. Dalton was not only playing a role in helping people get the best results from their medications, he was involved in training medication specialists on healthcare teams, and liaising with colleges of pharmacy, which are centers of academic excellence, scientific research and innovation.

During the 1980’s, he held a series of corporate positions in professional placement and professional relations at Rite Aid. He moved rapidly up the career ladder from assistant vice president to vice president, senior vice president and executive vice president, placing him front and center of patient care, scientific research, and innovation.

Acquisitions and Mergers

In 1989, he left Rite Aid to acquire Peoples Drug Stores with an investment group including Robert Bass of Texas.

Dr. Dalton served briefly as a senior vice president at Peoples Drug Stores, before acquiring the Sherman Management Group, one of the first worker compensation pharmacy benefit management companies in the United States, and the Medical Service Agency, where he served as DEANS ISSUE 2017 I USBE&IT 61

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chairman, president, and CEO. In November 1994, he merged Sherman Management and Medical Services into MEDNET, a public company listed on NASDAQ. Dr. Dalton served as executive vice president of MEDNET and president of Medi-Claim, a wholly owned subsidiary of MEDNET. His next venture, Managed Care Rx, a specialty pharmaceutical provider for assisted living facilities, nursing homes, and prisons, was merged with a subsidiary of Bergen Brunswick, a drug wholesale company with sales in excess of $14 Billion.

Technology and Medical Care

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the median annual wage for pharmacists was $121,500 in May 2015.

Increased demand for prescription medications will lead to more demand for pharmaceutical services. Pharmacists must have a Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.), which is a four-year professional degree. They must also be licensed, which requires passing two exams.

Later, Dr. Dalton launched Health Resources, Inc. as founding president and CEO. Health Resources the first African American pharma-ceutical company in the United States and it is also a national discount pharmacy benefit management company that has contracted with more than 50,000 retail pharmacies for the fulfillment of prescription orders. Black Enterprise magazine has recognized Health Resources in top 100 lists for over 25 years.

Dr. Dalton is also president and CEO of Univec Inc., which manufactures and distributes specialty pharmaceuticals to hospitals, physicians, pharmacies and clinics. Physician and Pharmaceutical Services Inc., is the pharmacy sample services division of Univec that provides prescription “starter-script” samples programs for physicians to give to their patients. Among his many responsibilities, Dr. Dalton serves as the chairman of Wellness Healthcare Inc., a telehealth and wellness company.

Secrets to Success

“If you’re following your passion, building on what you know and use technology to enhance your position in business then you will be a disruptor to the usual and customary. Things constantly change” he said. “That’s worked for me.”

Failure is par for the course, he added.

“You have to learn how to balance your businesses, career and family,” he observed. “The key to a lot of things in business is based on new technology. Stay ahead of it.

“Pharmacists will depend on technology more to be able do telehealth, and the medical environment will be dependent on technology for electronic medical records and services.

“I’m excited about the new technology coming along, which will make the healthcare system more cost effective,” he said.

Rainmaker and Policy Maker

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that pharmacies use across the United States to transmit prescriptions.

He has served as a board member for organizations such as the Blue Shield of Pennsylvania, United Way, and National Association of Chain Drug Stores, University of Maryland Biopark and Hospital boards and founder of the National Minority Health Association.

In recognition of his public service, Dr. Dalton has received a Medal of Freedom, the highest honor given by the United States Senate, and an award from the National Black Caucus of State Legislators.

The Black CEO Hall Of Fame inducted Dr. Dalton in 2006 and his hometown in Grafton, West Virginia, where Mother’s Day began, has honored him. He was inducted into the Taylor County School's Hall of Fame in 2013 and inducted into West Virginia School of Pharmacy Centennial Hall of Fame 2014

The Next Step

Dr. Dalton’s next steps are to: • Provide telehealth and Mental Health and Substance Abuse services; • Continue to help break down barriers and support economic pathways by providing knowledge about entrepreneurial success and creating wealth. U.S. manufacturers will need to hire about 3.4 million workers by 2025 and up to 60 percent of those positions are likely to go unfilled because of the STEMrelated skills gap in the U.S. The U.S Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) projects that total pharmacist employment will grow by 3% by 2024.

“As we look to the future, our nation’s innovative biopharmaceutical companies are committed to partnering with schools of all levels across the country to develop the next generation of scientists, engineers and technicians who are critical to advancing new treatments and cures,” Dr. Pritchett added. “Continued support of STEM-based initiatives and educational opportunities will make it possible for America to continue to grow the economy – an economy that today includes 4.5 million jobs supported by the biopharmaceutical industry.” S www.blackengineer.com

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2017 HBCU INNOVATION AWARD WINNERS

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cience, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) fields have some of the top destination careers for people with master’s and doctoral degrees. The HBCU Innovation winners have master’s and doctoral degrees in the following fields:

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BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES - ENVIRONMENTAL TOXICOLOGY - EPIDEMIOLOGY INFORMATION SYSTEMS & SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT - NANOENGINEERING NANOTECHNOLOGY - PHYSICS, APPLIED PHYSICS & MEDICAL PHYSICS

r. Farin Kamangar is a professor at Morgan State University’s ASCEND Center for Biomedical Research.

Kamangar has served as the Principal Investigator (PI) or co-PI of several epidemiological studies. Epidemiology is the branch of medicine that deals with the incidence, distribution, and possible control of diseases and other factors relating to health.

Nano catalysts, membranes, novel sensor materials, and biologically inspired materials developed under the leadership of Dr. Jagannathan “Jag“ Sankar are already playing a major role in energy, nanotechnology, and homeland security issues. Since 2003 Dr. Sankar has been recognized through special congressional appropriations at the Hill to establish and continue nano-science- and technology-based centers dedicated to homeland security. He has led 30 MS and 12 Ph.D.s as advisor and a few as co-advisor and has mentored more than 40 Ph.D.s and facilitated advanced materials and nanotechnology for many undergraduates, K–12 students, and Guilford and other county school teachers.

Dr. Rao M. Uppu’s research interests include analytical methods for biological reactive intermediates, biomarker discovery and validation, cell signaling by “ozone-specific“ oxysterols, and biomedical applications of core/shell nano-particles. Dr. Uppu carried out his postdoc research in several NIH-funded projects in chemical carcinogenesis and oxidative chemistry/biology at the Eppley Institute for Research in Cancer and Allied Diseases and the Biodynamic Institute at LSU. Dr. Uppu has mentored numerous graduate students and postdoctoral fellows and has published over 65 articles in peer-reviewed journals.

Since 2004 Dr. Guang-Lin Zhao Zhao has served as a proposal reviewer for the U.S. Civilian Research and Development Foundation (CRDF), a public–private partnership that promotes scientific and technical collaboration through grants, technical resources, and training. CRDF Global was originally named the U.S. Civilian Research and Development Foundation for the Independent States of the Former Soviet Union. Zhao has taught computational and experimental research since 1997.

Dr. Venkataswarup Tiriveedhi is a cancer and immunology specialist and assistant professor of biological sciences. He and a group of researchers from Washington University School of Medicine at St. Louis have come up with an experimental vaccine for breast cancer that appears to be safe in preliminary trials.

The new Innovators in STEM awards at the BEYA STEM Conference featured outstanding nominees working in many different areas. The fields range from acoustics to zoology and include astronomy, biochemistry, biology, biomedical science, clinical science, genetics, nanotechnology, physics, and sports science.

Past scientists of the year include John Brooks Slaughter, Ph.D., professor of education, USC Rossier School of Education; Dr. Isaiah Blanskon, senior scientist at NASA Glenn Research Center; Abhijit Mahalanobis, a senior fellow at Lockheed Martin Corporation; and Dr. Victor R. McCrary, vice president for research and economic development at Morgan State University. S

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