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STEM Engagement Highlights from the National Urban League’s 34th Annual Youth Leadership Summit 2024
STEM NOLA's "The Physics of Sound" exposed, engaged and inspired participants in hands-on learning. This week, Xavier University of Louisiana became the epicenter of innovation and leadership as it hosted the 34th Annual National Urban League's Youth Leadership Summit 2024. This year’s summit,...
STEM NOLA | STEM Global Action expose, engage, and inspire a future workforce
Dr. Calvin Mackie's vision and commitment to education and economic prosperity through Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics In the bustling streets of New Orleans, amidst the vibrant culture and rich history, a movement is underway, one that's not only transforming the lives of its...
Jamira Hunter Finds a Path in Nursing with the Help of STEM NOLA
Dedication, self-discovery, and a passion for learning are the hallmarks of Jamira Hunter's remarkable journey. Her introduction to the world of STEM began in seventh grade when she first encountered STEM NOLA. This New Orleans program shaped her career path and influenced her approach to making a...
Microsoft, NFL hosts educational STEM event for Dillard University students
Author: Whitney Miller / WWL LouisianaPublished: 10:21 PM CST February 20, 2024Updated: 10:21 PM CST February 20, 2024 NEW ORLEANS — Fifty lucky students at Dillard University got a big surprise on Tuesday. Brand new Laptop Go 3’s. Microsoft distributed them as a donation to help tackle the...
Two STEM NOLA Fellows Selected as Champions of National STEM Challenge
Champions will travel to National STEM Festival in AprilNew Orleans, LA - STEM NOLA is honored to announce that two STEM NOLA Fellows have been selected as Champions of the National STEM Challenge. Naya Ellis, 9th Grader at John F. Kennedy High SchoolNaya created WingItt, an affordable watch that...
Three STEM NOLA Fellows Advance as Finalists in National STEM Challenge
Three Local Schools Represented by STEM FellowsNew Orleans, LA - STEM NOLA is thrilled to announce the outstanding achievement of three STEM Fellows who have advanced to the final round of the National STEM Challenge. The exceptional projects that secured their advancement are as follows:...
Calvin Mackie Honored as Recipient for Eric and Wendy Schmidt Awards for Excellence in Science Communications
Award Given by the National Academies of Science, Engineering and Medicine, in partnership with Schmidt FuturesSTEM NOLA, flagship affiliate of STEM Global Action, is excited to share that Dr. Calvin Mackie, our Founder and CEO, has been selected as one of the esteemed recipients of the Eric and...
STEM NOLA’S PARTNERS WITH NATIONAL MEDICAL ASSOCIATION AND OCHSNER FOR STEM FEST, ENGAGING OVER 600 PEOPLE
Event hosted during NMA 2023 Annual Convention and Scientific AssemblySTEM NOLA, a leading nonprofit organization focused on promoting Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) education, recently hosted a STEM Fest, presented by The National Medical Association (NMA) and powered by...
STEM NOLA’S ROCKET DAY ENGAGES OVER 450 PEOPLE FOR ANNUAL EVENT
STEM NOLA, a leading nonprofit organization focused on promoting Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) education, recently hosted its annual Rocket Day event. The U.S. Department of Defense (DoD STEM) and The Boeing Company sponsored the event last Saturday at the UNO Lakefront...
For Frank T. Joshua Jr., the Path To Success Starts with Hard Work
When Frank T. Joshua, Jr. was young, growing up in New Orleans, his mom knew how to motivate her son. He played sports and “was into everything,” recalls Zolee Thomas, but above all other activities, he loved playing in the band. It became her magic wand. “It was like, ‘if you don't write your...
Citing the Lack of Diversity in STEM, Dr. Calvin Mackie Calls for a New Approach to Advance STEM Education
Dr. Mackie, a Leading STEM Educator, Warns of Consequences for Communities of Color
MINNEAPOLIS, MN – Speaking to medical engineers at the University of Minnesota Institute for Engineering in Medicine, Dr. Calvin Mackie warned conference attendees that America must diversify science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) fields to ensure that technological advances can benefit populations of color. Calling STEM a “life or death” issue, Dr. Mackie urged medical engineers to help bring more diversity to STEM fields by changing the approach to STEM education. Dr. Mackie, an award-winning mentor, inventor, author, and former engineering professor, said that technology inexplicably hasn’t always worked on people of color.Dr. Mackie believes having more Black and Brown STEM experts working on these issues would help ease the concerns.
Aaron Marshall Found His Path as a Mechanical Engineer
About 10 years ago, a middle school student, Aaron Marshall, walked into a basketball gym about 45 minutes from his hometown of Hammond, La., and saw rows of booths with hands-on STEM activities, from 3-D printing to robotics.
Raleigh Brock of New Orleans Emerges as an 8th Grade, Award-Winning STEM Achiever and Role Model
Raleigh’s award-winning science project featuring scholar carsNEW ORLEANS – As Raleigh Brock, an 8th grader, rode with her mother, Alyssa, from the Fox TV station where she was just interviewed about her award-winning science project, something astounding occurred in the back seat. Her younger...
Mason Mackie: A 21st Century Young Renaissance Man Grounded in STEM
The First Family of STEM: Mason Mackie, Dr. Calvin Mackie, Tracy Mackie and Myles MackieNEW ORLEANS, LA - Mason was a seventh grader. His dad, Dr. Calvin Mackie, was an icon in STEM education. A former mechanical engineering professor at Tulane University, Dr. Mackie had started STEM NOLA, a...
Demonstrating Corporate Responsibility, Chevron Contributes to Programs Advancing STEM Education in Under-Resourced Communities
This summer, Leah Brown looked on with a smile as students began seeing ice cream, one of their favorite treats, in a whole new light. Suddenly, making this sweet, creamy delight was helping unlock the mysteries of compounds and melting points. Discussion among the kids is rampant about the...
Jahmeer Cade and the Village that Propels Him Towards Greatness
The junior class at St. Augustine High School snuggled into their seats at the legendary Dooky Chase restaurant in New Orleans. This was a special occasion. The students dined on the exquisite servings of Creole Chef Leah Chase, while Dr. Calvin Mackie, one of the nation’s leading STEM...
Shaped by STEM NOLA Experiences, Remarkable Mitchell Twins Chart Career Courses Towards Engineering and Medical Fields
Young Malaya and Ani Mitchell begin their STEM journey with STEM NOLASTEM Global Action Founder Dr. Calvin Mackie with the amazing Mitchell twinsMalaya and Ani Mitchell are positioned to be future STEM leadersAt nine years old, Malaya Mitchell was spending her Saturday morning at a STEM NOLA...
Dr. Calvin Mackie Mesmerizes George Mason University Students with His Inspirational Life Story and Unwavering Commitment to STEM Education for All
Dr. Mackie was Key Speaker during the Investiture of George Mason President Gregory WashingtonFAIRFAX, VA - “Don't confuse my passion with anger!” That’s the opening Dr. Calvin Mackie frequently tells audiences when the New Orleans native relays his life story, a tale of early academic struggles,...
Boeing Helps Develop Future Generations of STEM Leaders and Workers by Supporting STEM NOLA Education and Activities
Boeing Company Applauds its Valuable Partnership with STEM NOLA NEW ORLEANS - The Boeing Company, which has ranked 40th on the Fortune 500 list, is committed to investing in communities where their offices and plants are located. In New Orleans, where the company does critical work on NASA’s...
SGA Teacher Spotlight
In Our Teacher Q&A, Mentor Teacher Gail Brazile Discusses the Importance of STEM Education for Children TodayMs. Gail Brazile, a Mentor Teacher at the John L. Ory Magnet School in La Place, Louisiana, is an educator committed to furthering STEM education. Despite vision in only one eye and...
The Future of STEM is Bright… But We Can’t Leave Any Groups Behind
Across the country, Americans are recognizing that the country faces a double-edged sword when it comes to the impact of technology on the economy and the job market. While American workers increasingly lose their jobs to technological advances, there is immense growth in positions related to...
With Years of Giving and Support, Entergy Corporation Joins STEM NOLA in Providing STEM Education in Historically Under-resourced Communities
Acclaimed New Orleans Non-Profit Proud to be Called STEM NOLA Powered by Entergy NEW ORLEANS – Entergy Corporation enthusiastically supports STEM NOLA, a widely acclaimed non-profit providing STEM education to K-12 students in under-resourced communities. At a time when diverse and skilled...
Jaelyn Carr’s Dream to Become a Neuroscientist was Born at STEM NOLA
When Jaelyn Carr begins her freshman year at Boston University in the fall, the 17-year-old will major in neuroscience. It’s been quite an evolution for the young scholar, who a few years ago, despised the mere thought of science. “I hated, hated science,” she recalls. “I thought, ‘This just...