San Diego Squared

We're thrilled to share that industry leaders Linda Sierra and Chad Urie have joined SD2's Board of Directors! Their combined expertise in business, real estate, and DEI will help drive our mission forward to make careers in STEM more accessible for underrepresented students. Read about the impact they've already had on building up the next generation of STEM leaders: https://bit.ly/4g0O5MX

November is Native American Heritage Month! Meet Matthew Yazzie, the founder of The Others Project and all-around tech superstar. As a tech professional and advocate, Yazzie is dedicated to amplifying underrepresented voices and creating inclusive spaces where Indigenous and marginalized communities can thrive. His work helps individuals find community, voice, and power in spaces that often overlook them. Learn more about his career journey and advocacy work: https://bit.ly/3Z2FdQZ

What happens when students join the Fellows program? In Tayler's case, a dream team.

What happens when students join the Fellows program? In Tayler Nguyen's case, a dream team.

There's a story behind every student's STEM journey- stay tuned.

Hundreds of scientists worked on the Manhattan Project during WWII- but only a handful were Black. Meet 10 of those scientists who left their mark on history in today's blog: https://bit.ly/3O3KX6K

November is Native American Heritage Month: a time specifically set aside to celebrate the traditions and achievements of Native American, Alaska Native, Native Hawaiian, and affiliated Island communities. Today in our blog, we're highlighting the many innovations we have the Native communities to thank for. Many of these inventions and concepts in STEM are things that we still use today- learn more: https://bit.ly/4fyb3uu

Tomorrow is Halloween! As you put the finishing touches on your costumes, scour the internet for the best neighborhoods to trick-or-treat at, and fit in one last visit to a haunted house, take a moment to learn about how the STEM industry is changing the way we celebrate- AKA, the science of spooky! https://bit.ly/3U0ZOlP

From the very beginning of San Diego Squared, Madelyn Highsmith has been a constant presence. What started as a simple favor for her sister’s coworker turned into a lifelong journey of growth, advocacy, and mentorship that she’s still pursuing today- read all about her experience with SD2 in today's blog: https://bit.ly/4eIeoaa

Have you ever had a 93-year-old classmate? If you're an art student in Kentucky, you just might! Elmer Lucille Allen is a chemist and artist, but above all else, she's a student. She left her mark on Kentucky history as one of the first Black chemists in the bourbon industry- learn more about her incredible story: https://bit.ly/4eymr9K