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The Eastmond family knows boilers. For 87 years, they have owned and operated EASCO Boiler Corporation; the largest minority owned and operated steel boiler and tank manufacturer in the country. Situated in the heart of the Hunts Points Industrial Complex in the Bronx, EASCO has built a reputation for high quality products that are in […]
The ‘Heat Is On’ in Hunts Point! Read More »
No longer are four wheels, two axles, and a few seats enough components to be considered a car. The automobile industry is experiencing a confluence of science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) in terms of considering the design and functionality of a vehicle. Now manufacturers constantly dig through the current market trends to integrate a
Chrysler Group: STEM — Mining The Future of Automotive Engineering Read More »
Smiles, embraces, and a dose of pats on the back are what one would find at a gathering of the leadership of the American Association of Blacks in Energy (AABE). The 37-year-old non-profit organization was founded by a circle of dedicated professionals who were focused on a single mission — to serve as a voice
Getting Down to Business – AABE Command Attention During the Quarterly Board Meeting Read More »
Last month we surveyed the business environment that makes Africa a force to be reckoned with in the global marketplace. One in three Africans are classified as middle class; real income has doubled throughout the continent since 2000; 11 of the top 20 fastest growing economies are located in Africa (seven of which are in
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A brute fact of life in 2014 is that black inner city youth are being frozen out of lucrative future high tech careers for lack of early preparation in mathematics. In addition to—not instead of—reading, writing and speaking effectively, early mastery of the basic computation skills is crucial to a child’s future educational development. Children
Hi-Tech and Black Employment Read More »
Picatinny Arsenal is a military research and manufacturing facility located in Morris County, New Jersey (about 35 miles west of NYC). Founded in 1880, Picatinny started out primarily manufacturing gunpowder for the military. As time has passed, Picatinny’s scientific and manufacturing programs have evolved to match the breakneck pace of emerging technology. Today Picatinny is
Picatinny Arsenal — Investing in the Future Scientists and Engineers of America Read More »
The call for increased diversity in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) fields is growing. There is a stereotype often talked about of engineers all being white guys. People are breaking that stereotype everyday; with a growing number of women and underrepresented minorities pursuing education opportunities in STEM. For someone whose parents are from a developing
Lockheed Martin Looks to Diverse Talent Pool for Engineering Solutions Read More »
Yesterday, I bought new tires. My current tires had barely passed inspection, I had a long drive coming up in three days, and I had a window of time “right now” to get this done. I specifically went to the Pep Boys store that was next to Staples (I needed supplies) and down the street
If You Don’t Think Empowerment Means Something, Read This Read More »
Steve’s Story: President/CEO of Hightower Petroleum Co. Born, raised and a current resident of Middletown, Ohio, Steve Hightower is certainly a major player in the energy industry. Hightower Energy was founded in 1956 by his father and in 1979, Steve took his construction knowledge and Communications background to start a construction company before starting one
Opening New Markets To The World Read More »
The American Association of Blacks in Energy is on a mission. With an almost forty year history and forty chapters nationwide, they want to get African-Americans entrenched in the energy industry. AABE has grown to become the unique “national association of energy professionals founded and dedicated to ensure the input of African Americans and other
AABE in Energy; AABE says “Get on Board” Read More »