leadership and innovation

Mentoring for Women in Engineering

Women in engineering can benefit greatly by working with STEM career mentors. However, many women miss out on this opportunity. Check out this infographic to find out more information on mentoring for women in engineering and other exciting STEM fields! Women in Engineering Infographic Mentoring: Up Close & PersonalDo I Need a mentor?How do I find […]

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Leadership Myths BUSTED!

Using the approach of the popular Discovery Channel TV show MythBusters to seek the truth based on research, experiential knowledge, and history, consider the following leadership myths busted! For more leadership myths that I’ve busted, read on in my book: Transforming Your STEM Career Through Leadership and Innovation and as featured this week on ELSEVIER CONNECT’s article 8 Myths […]

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Why are Engineers Boring?

As a technology-savvy and gadget-driven a society, it is surprising that so few Americans really understand engineering and what engineers actually do in 2013. Why are Engineers Boring, while their Technology is Exciting? The National Engineers Week Foundation posed a question to leaders in the engineering field, such as Dr. Charles Vest, President of the […]

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JEC STEM Education: Preparing for the Jobs of the Future

Black History Month: Preparing for the Bright Future of STEM

As we go through Black History Month, I find myself introspective as an African-American STEM professional. We no longer have to fight to sit in the front of the bus, to go to class, or to gain an education. However, in many cases, today’s fight is to convince each other of the opportunities we should […]

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