NASA astronaut requirements 2026: Becoming a NASA astronaut is a challenging journey. Applicants need specific degrees and experience. Training lasts two years, covering survival, robotics, and flying ...

As we exit Black History Month, I reflect on why honoring and defining Black excellence must include STEM. As I write this, please recognize that this is a macro-level critical analysis and plea for ...

Dr Wendy Okolo made history at 26 as the first Black woman to obtain a PhD in aerospace engineering from the University of Texas at Arlington, and today she is an aerospace engineering researcher at ...

Ron Mickens Image Collection . Over the past several years, Dr. Mickens has also sent us a large collection of personal ...

On International Women’s Day, it’s worth pausing to look up, not just at the sky, but at the women who helped us understand ...

As we continue our celebration of Women's History Month, here are some life-changing inventions brought to us by Black women.

As I begin my first year as president of the African-American Community Fund, a component fund of The Dayton Foundation, I am filled with deep excitement and a clear sense of purpose to carry forward ...

Wendy Okolo, the first Black woman to earn a PhD in Aerospace Engineering at 26, inspires underrepresented youth in STEM through her groundbreaking work at NASA.

International Women's Day 2026: The day serves as a reminder of the ongoing struggle for gender equality and women's ...

I think it’s important to join Black clubs and Black student organizations to be around people that have had similar experiences as you. Throughout my time in undergrad, I have been a part of ...

We both moved to Minneapolis less than a year ago and had children the same age. She had been observing several of the ...

From urban food policy and climate-resilient agriculture to media and storytelling, the free event highlights ideas and ...