BEYA (Becoming Everything You Are) STEM Conference

Franchesca, a trailblazing figure in the STEM community, earned her PhD in Engineering from HBCU, Florida A&M University. Her groundbreaking contributions to the field were recognized with the esteemed 2024 Science Spectrum Trailblazers honor from the Black Engineer of the Year (BEYA) Awards. This distinction not only highlights her pioneering achievements but also underscores her role as a beacon of inspiration for future generations of women in STEM. We are honored to spotlight Franchesca this Women's History Month, a celebration that underscores the invaluable contributions of women to history and contemporary society. As we align with this year's theme,?"Moving Forward Together! Women Educating & Inspiring Generations,"?Franchesca's achievements serve as a testament to the power of women in STEM. Her success not only enriches the field with unique perspectives and innovative solutions, but also fosters a more inclusive and dynamic environment. By breaking barriers and challenging stereotypes, women like Franchesca pave the way for young girls to envision themselves in STEM careers, boosting their confidence and self-esteem. Moreover, their presence in leadership roles inspires a new wave of female engineers and scientists, creating a supportive community that encourages impact, creativity, and progress in these critical fields. #beyastem39 #gradschool?#STEM?#enginnering?#tuition?#college?#studentloandebt?#GRANT?#afrotech?#westillseescientificimpact?#advancingscientificimpact?#hiddensGEMs?#stemgems?#internship

This week in STEM City USA...

Join our student ambassadors and this month's special guest Masherrl Conyers of Northrop Grumman to discuss STEM careers, leadership, the decision-making process, and how to balance everything on your plate as your enter into your STEM career.

BEYA 39!

Blessed, honored, grateful, and thankful to receive the Career Achievement in Industry Award at the 39th Annual BEYA STEM Conference on the evening of 15 February 2025. It was a wonderful weekend of engaging with students, reconnecting with friends, and talking with the most talented and interesting people on the planet. Thanks MITRE and Career Communications Group. If interested, here's the introduction to the award and a few words that I spoke: https://lnkd.in/e9zwPwe9

Here's what's happening in STEM City USA this week!

Join our student ambassadors and this month's special guest Masherrl Conyers of Northrop Grumman to discuss STEM careers, leadership, the decision-making process, and how to balance everything on your plate as your enter into your STEM career. ABOUT BEYA STEM CAREER DAY: The BEYA Stars and Stripes Career Day, a Career Communications Group (CCG) production, is a digital interactive event that creates memorable moments for attendees. The event is aligned with national and state educational requirements. Presenters will share an interactive presentation prepared for students. Students will be able to learn about STEM careers and acquire skills that will help them prepare for and get into college. This program goes beyond academic applications; it also helps students, families, and teachers focus on some common issues for college-bound students, college freshmen, and the opportunities available for future advancement.

Thank you MITRE for celebrating your people for technical excellence and unparalleled contributions. Congratulations to the awardees. Beautiful photo! We look GOOD! Thanks to the MITRE team behind the scenes who carry the torch and continue to recognize and honor those worthy at MITRE for almost four decades. A special tip of the cap to Tawanna Tillman. You Rock, TTillman! To my MITRE peers, co-workers, managers, teams, and our sponsors, I am blessed, humbled, and grateful to call many of you friends. It has been and continues to be a wonderful and a wonder-filled life.

Jimmie L. Davis, Jr., D.Eng., has received national recognition for his contributions to positioning, navigation, and timing (PNT)—a field that the nation’s #CriticalInfrastructure sectors rely on to protect energy services, #healthcare, utilities, and #transportation systems from vulnerabilities. Equally important to Jimmie is creating a work environment that empowers his team to ask hard questions, take strategic risks, and continue to press forward on the PNT frontier. #TeamMITRE https://spklr.io/6047040F