BLKdev @BLKdev

Our goal is to introduce black kids to the world of STEM, by providing educational info about the tech world, and promoting Black-owned tech brands blkdev.org Joined July 2020

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Mentor$chip, Inc. @mentorschip

5 years ago

@BLKdev is a non-profit organization that aims to provide scholarships, information and networking opportunities to support Black students interested in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. 👤: @MylestheMonster 📰: bit.ly/396aSGV 📸: @_davidnemec

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CBS Sports @CBSSports

5 years ago

Myles Johnson is out to change how the world of engineering looks. Dr. Mae Jemison, the first Black female astronaut, narrates the story of the @RutgersMBB big man who is making a difference on and off the court.

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Rutgers University @RutgersU

5 years ago

As COVID-19 and social injustice shadowed the national landscape, @RutgersMBB player and engineering student Myles Johnson (@MylestheMonster) launched BLKdev after a lifetime of not seeing others like him in the classroom. #ScarletIsStronger go.rutgers.edu/9b7cgoqm

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Rutgers Today @RutgersU_News

5 years ago

"I looked up Fortune 500 CEOs and there were only three black people. I thought that was insane. We have poor representation and I want to help change that.” @RutgersMBB player and engineering student Myles Johnson (@MylestheMonster) on launching @BLKdev. go.rutgers.edu/up9dins7

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BLKdev @BLKdev

5 years ago

Our “Others Like You” page features stories from Black students and professionals within STEM, in hopes that it will inspire more to pursue STEM careers. If you are Black and involved in STEM please head over to our site and fill out our “Share your Journey Through STEM” form.

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BLKdev @BLKdev

5 years ago

BLKdev is officially a 501c3 Non-profit organization! We would like to thank those who are supporting our initiative. What this means for the future is that we can start our scholarship fund for up and coming Black scholars looking to major in any STEM field. #blkdev

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BLKdev @BLKdev

5 years ago

We created a new Scholarship module on our site that lists a bunch of opportunities for Black STEM students in high school and college

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BLKdev @BLKdev

5 years ago

Systemic Racism, as you can see, in high-profile Corporate America, you can count on one hand the number of Black CEOs leading Fortune 500 companies. We look to change this by enhancing the next generation of black youth to have the knowledge to obtain high corporate statuses.

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BLKdev @BLKdev

5 years ago

Black people are severely outnumbered compared to their counterparts, of different racial backgrounds. This equates to a critical underrepresentation of us within the various stem careers and opportunities.

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BLKdev @BLKdev

5 years ago

According to a study conducted by the Pew Research Center, there is only about 9% of Black workers in STEM related jobs. That is less than 1/100 workers.

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BLKdev @BLKdev

5 years ago

Our set of goals and values will be ingrained throughout the learner’s experience. We are here to provide them, with a guide for understanding the growth and new information of emerging technology, throughout the world.