MLK5k & Divine Nine 5k Challenge
STEM in the City Forum
Date and Time
Wednesday Aug 23, 2023
5:30 PM - 8:30 PM EDT
Wednesday, Aug. 23, 2023 | 5:30 PM
Location
To register visit this website https://STEMintheCity.eventbrite.com
Fees/Admission
To register visit this website https://STEMintheCity.eventbrite.com
Contact Information
Nicole Cummings
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Description
The City of West Palm Beach, Sophisticated out Loud, and the Foundation Builders Present: STEM in the City!
According to the National Science Foundation Less than 6.5% of all science and engineers are black, with black women making up 1.8% of the population. In 2019, Black women represented 2.4% of all practicing physicians. Women make up only 12.98% of practicing surgeons in the US. Of this 12.98%, Black women represent 0.074%.
The event is STEM-focused but is open to all fields. The discussion will have tips and tools for advancing all business overall within the black community.
The prestigious panel will spotlight the following professionals and their businesses:
Nicole Cummings RL10 Engineering Program Manager for the Artemis Rocket - Moderator; Dakeesha Wright - Operations & Site Leader (Mechanical Engineer) Collins Aerospace; Dr Brian Coleman Orthopedic Surgeon; Shauna Hawkins, Everett Fennell ECF Engineering Consultant Firm; Grant McGaugh IT 5Star BDM; Alexiou Gibson - Shark Tank Winner CEO of the Transformation Factory.
Some of the topics that will be discussed include The importance of STEM careers in the black community, the disparity in the statistics, STEM advancement in America’s future, how to foster more black-owned STEM businesses, and highlights on how the panel advanced their careers and businesses within STEM fields.
Sponsorship and Vendor Opportunities are available.
According to the National Science Foundation Less than 6.5% of all science and engineers are black, with black women making up 1.8% of the population. In 2019, Black women represented 2.4% of all practicing physicians. Women make up only 12.98% of practicing surgeons in the US. Of this 12.98%, Black women represent 0.074%.
The event is STEM-focused but is open to all fields. The discussion will have tips and tools for advancing all business overall within the black community.
The prestigious panel will spotlight the following professionals and their businesses:
Nicole Cummings RL10 Engineering Program Manager for the Artemis Rocket - Moderator; Dakeesha Wright - Operations & Site Leader (Mechanical Engineer) Collins Aerospace; Dr Brian Coleman Orthopedic Surgeon; Shauna Hawkins, Everett Fennell ECF Engineering Consultant Firm; Grant McGaugh IT 5Star BDM; Alexiou Gibson - Shark Tank Winner CEO of the Transformation Factory.
Some of the topics that will be discussed include The importance of STEM careers in the black community, the disparity in the statistics, STEM advancement in America’s future, how to foster more black-owned STEM businesses, and highlights on how the panel advanced their careers and businesses within STEM fields.
Sponsorship and Vendor Opportunities are available.
