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Mitchell L.R. Walker II will become dean of the College of Engineering at Georgia Tech on June 15, bringing leadership in aerospace engineering, AI collaboration, and advanced spacecraft propulsion.

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Howard University, Morgan State University, UMBC, and Darren J. Lipomi are pulling back the curtain on how university research fuels discovery, workforce training, and the future of science.

Read more at https://www.blackengineer.com/news-2/inside-the-hidden-world-of-university-research/

Kelly Lierzer, Odetta Scott, Dakeesha Wright, Adaora Nelson, Ali Guarneros Luna, and Rashmi Prasad are powering aerospace, defense, and propulsion innovation while inspiring future STEM talent.

Read more at https://www.blackengineer.com/news-2/national-women-in-aerospace-day-2026/

From Alabama A&M University's new partnership with U.S. Space Command to the proposed NextEra Energy-Dominion Energy mega merger, the race to power AI infrastructure is reshaping energy, defense, and the future of America’s electric grid.

Read more at https://www.blackengineer.com/news-2/hbcu-partnerships-utility-mega-mergers-data-center-demand/