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Black Engineer Week 2024
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Broadening The Participation of
African Americans in Engineering.
Folarin Erogbogbo
Associate Professor,
Biomedical Engineering,
San Jose State University.
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KPIX CBS SF Bay Area on Broadening The Participation of African Americans in Engineering.
What is BEW (Black Engineer Week)?
Black Engineer Week is a conference that provides the opportunity to drive our long-term goal to increase the number of successful African American engineering professionals in Silicon Valley.
The event is set up to connect black professionals with a chance to:
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Broaden their network by socializing in formal and informal settings
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Connect with companies for employment opportunities
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Gain exposure to STEM companies in Silicon Valley and across the nation.
BEW Event Schedule.
21st June
welcoming Event
22nd June
Outdoor
Golf
23rd June
BEst at the tech networking event
25-27th June
Industry Lunch and Presentation
28th June
Bew exhibit and closing event
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2023 Event Speakers
- Henry Nguyen (Jabil)
- Kim Thomas (Intutive)
- Tosin Falasinnu (Apple)
- Zhenan Bao Lab (Stanford)
- Bukky Erogbogbo (Google)
- Portia Neal (Adobe)
- Cheick Camara (Service now)
- Taurean Dyer (Nvidia)
BEW Conference Sponsorship
As a Silicon Valley public university, San José State is committed to closing equity gaps. Innovation is not just about technology; it is about elevating diverse voices and empowering creative solutions for a better future.
We invite you to partner with us on this unique opportunity to build community and celebrate Black Engineers.
contact us to sponsor : charlie.herron@sjsu.edu
*funds are used to support student programming, research and events.
Additional Benefits
Many companies what to connect with black engineers. The pipeline has its biggest leak in the transition from freshman to sophomore year in college. You can build a relationship with student as early as their freshman year so there is brand recognition for your company and the student are more likely to stay in engineering and science.
Start early and :
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Help retain black students in engineering by building relationship with students early in their career
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Help students become familiar with your organization early in their career
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Nuture an environment where black professionals in your company get to network with other black professionals around the bay area
Black Engineer Week is supported by:
Charles W. Davison College of Engineering, San Jose State University.
Tech INteractive MUSEUM,
San jOse California
Black Alliance of Scientists & Engineers, NSBE Region VI, Sjsu,
San Jose State University, Career center
San Jose State University, student affairs
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