According to the University of Washington, although disabled and non-disabled students pursue science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) majors at similar rates, disabled students achieve less academic and professional success. As a result, they are underrepresented in the field; 26% of the U.S. population identifies as disabled, but less than […]
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Technical recruiter delivers presentation on careers
Photo courtesy of Athens State University The computer and technology club hosted technical recruiter, Elle Armistead for a presentation about available careers and marketable skills in the technology field on Tuesday evening. Armistead leads a junior-level technical consulting program at Brooksource which helps entry-level candidates find jobs in the growing […]
EWSC hosts talk on career difficulties black women face
Photo courtesy of @stem_ewsc, Instagram On Feb. 13, students gathered in the BSU Office for the Ebony Women for Social Change hosted-event “Hidden Figures: Black Women in STEM” to discuss the difficulties that black women face when pursuing a career. The event also included a screening of the Academy-Award nominated […]