by stemglobadmin | Jun 23, 2026 | Featured, Home, Newsroom, SGA Today, Top Post
NEW ORLEANS, LA – Dr. Calvin Mackie, a visionary engineer, educator, and founder of STEM NOLA and STEM Global Action, was named a 2026 Louisiana Legend by the Friends of Louisiana Public Broadcasting (LPB). This prestigious award recognizes individuals making significant contributions to the culture, history, and development of the state of Louisiana. At the celebratory gala, family, friends, colleagues, and civic leaders honored Dr. Mackie, reflecting on his incredible journey from a Black, working-class community to a globally recognized advocate for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) education.
by stemglobadmin | Jun 23, 2026 | Featured, Home, Newsroom, SGA Today, Top Post
NEW ORLEANS, LA – Dr. Calvin Mackie, founder and CEO of STEM Global Action, delivered a deeply emotional and energetic commencement address to the graduates of the Xavier University of Louisiana Graduate Programs and College of Pharmacy. During the milestone celebration, Xavier University also awarded Dr. Mackie an honorary doctorate in Humane Letters, recognizing his relentless dedication to education, equity, and community service.
by stemglobadmin | Jun 23, 2026 | Featured, Home, Newsroom, SGA Today, Top Post
Before she could walk steadily, Anala Beevers could read. Riding down the interstate one afternoon, strapped into her car seat at 15 months old, she looked out the window and announced, “West Baton Rouge.” Little Anala stunned her parents. “My...
by stemglobadmin | Nov 11, 2025 | Featured, Home, Newsroom, SGA Today, Top Post
NEW ORLEANS, LA — The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) has named Dr. Calvin Mackie, Founder and CEO of STEM NOLA | STEM Global Action, the 2025 recipient of the ASME Ralph Coats Roe Medal — one of the most distinguished honors in the field of...
by stemglobadmin | Jul 31, 2025 | Featured, Home, Newsroom, SGA Today, Top Post
NEW ORLEANS (press release) — STEM NOLA | STEM Global Action has announced the appointment of Angèle McClain as Chief of Staff & Special Assistant to the CEO. A native of New Orleans and a longstanding member of the STEM NOLA family, McClain’s journey is a...
by stemglobadmin | Jul 31, 2025 | Featured, Home, Newsroom, SGA Today, Top Post
Myles with his proud Mom and Dad, Tracy and Calvin, at his graduation from Howard University in the Spring As a college student, Myles Mackie spent a summer researching the effects of free stream turbulence on low-speed airfoils at the DEVCOM Army Research Labs,...
