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America’s energy infrastructure needs skilled workers, and ASCEND Knowledge on Demand is helping students and veterans explore linework, apprenticeships, safety training, and pathways into high-demand energy careers.

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Victor Glover, Morgan State University, NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration, Howard University, and other institutions are expanding STEM through AI research, internships, scholarships, defense funding, and advanced research partnerships.

Read more at https://www.blackengineer.com/news-2/stem-university-partnerships-and-funding/

America’s AI ecosystem is expanding through National Science Foundation (NSF) research resources, AI education, new coding tools, and workforce programs, with AI NEXTGEN America bringing leaders together to explore skills and careers for the AI era.

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Morgan State University is expanding engineering opportunities with a new infrastructure department, a $10 million autonomous networks grant, and rail research pathways, while Howard University prepares to host AMIE.

Read more at https://www.blackengineer.com/news-2/new-dept-major-federal-grant-and-engineering-talent-growth/

Linda Gooden’s journey from BEYA’s 2006 Black Engineer of the Year to a key higher-education leader in Maryland shows how engineering leadership can shape technology, education, workforce development, and institutions for generations.

Read more at https://www.blackengineer.com/news-2/linda-gooden-helped-shape-maryland-s-future/

Maryland is preparing schools for the AI era through new statewide policies, teacher apprenticeships, and Career Communications Group’s AI training materials designed to help educators bring responsible AI into K-12 classrooms.

Read more at https://www.blackengineer.com/news-2/preparing-schools-for-the-future/

Actalent has been named the leading U.S. provider of engineering and life sciences talent for the fourth consecutive year, while partnerships with BEYA and HBCUs help connect STEM talent to careers and emerging technologies.

Read more at https://www.blackengineer.com/news-2/actalent-named-top-u-s-engineering-life-sciences-talent-prov/

HBCUs are seeing major enrollment gains, with Delaware State University, North Carolina A&T State University, Tennessee State University, Florida A&M University, Alabama A&M University, Prairie View A&M University, and TUSKEGEE UNIVERSITY welcoming record or growing classes while expanding opportunities in AI, research, and STEM.

Read more at https://www.blackengineer.com/news-2/hbcus-see-record-enrollment-growth/

Data center hiring is surging, but a critical talent shortage could slow AI infrastructure growth, with 90% of operators citing staffing challenges and demand rising for specialized engineering, cybersecurity, and cloud skills.

Read more at https://www.blackengineer.com/sample-section/ai-news/data-center-boom-threatened-by-critical-talent-shortage/