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Breaking Boundaries and Transforming Futures

Spelman COE Virtual Hub aims to empower, elevate, and equip Black Women in STEM through data, research, and storytelling.

Katherine Johnson
Katherine JohnsonAmerican mathematician
Cynthia McIntyre
Cynthia McIntyreAmerican physicist
Patricia Cowings
Patricia CowingsPsychologist
Mae Jemison
Mae JemisonAstronaut, engineer, and physician
Mae Jemison
Mae JemisonAstronaut, engineer, and physician
Mary Jackson
Mary JacksonAmerican mathematician and aerospace engineer
Jeovane Slater-Taylor, M.S.
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Jeovane Slater-Taylor, M.S.
Solutions Architect, BAE Systems
Spelman College honors Jeovane Slater-Taylor as this month's STEM Trailblazer.
Mark Lee, Ph.D.
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Mark Lee, Ph.D.
Associate Professor of Biology, Spelman College
STEM Equity Fellow Dr. Mark Lee is researching what helps Black women persist in science and mathematics majors and STEM careers.
Our Data Dashboard
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Our Data Dashboard
Our data dashboard features a variety of interactive visualizations that highlight Black women in STEM.
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Access diverse datasets, analyze representation, and discover career trends to support and empower Black women in STEM fields.

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Representation and Participation
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Outcomes and Salaries
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2.5%
of the STEM workforce in the United States are Black Women
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46%
of Black Women graduated from HBCUs with a STEM degree
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57K
Among workers in STEM jobs who are Black women earn an average of $57,000.
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A New Generation of Changemakers

Discover Researchers, Advocates, and Activists shaping the future of STEM.

Kizzmekia Corbett

Kizzmekia Corbett


Viral Immunologist

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Carlotta Berry

Carlotta Berry


Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering

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Da'Shaun Joseph

Da'Shaun Joseph


Technical Program Manager

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Shameeka Emanuel

Shameeka Emanuel


Diversity STEM Strategist

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Amber Kearney

Amber Kearney


Global Product Lead

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Chelesa Fearce

Chelesa Fearce


MD/PhD Candidate

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Shamika Klassen

Shamika Klassen


PhD Candidate in Information Science

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Janina Jeff

Janina Jeff


Geneticist

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Tori Lane

Tori Lane


Radiation Therapist

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Jeovane Slater Taylor

Jeovane Slater Taylor


Solutions Architect

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Stacey Dixon

Stacey Dixon


Principal Deputy Director of National Intelligence

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Kali Caldwell

Kali Caldwell


Co-founder, President, and Investor

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Stay up-to-date with the latest news and announcements affecting Black women in STEM. From groundbreaking research to policy updates.
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Discover events where Black women in STEM can showcase their work, network with peers, and engage with industry leaders.
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