JEDIDAH C. ISLER, Ph.D., is an astrophysicist and STEM advocate, and the first African-American woman to receive a master’s degree in Physics from Yale University. Jedidah, who has written award-winning studies on blazars and examines the jet streams emanating from them, spent her childhood admiring the stars from her home. It wasn’t until she was […] … Continue reading Meet Jedidah C. Isler, Ph.D.: the first African-American woman to receive a master’s degree in Physics from Yale University
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Words From Me!
Happy January As I sit here on this Friday, watching the first snow of 2017 fall here in Nashville, TN writing my first "Words From Me!" post of 2017, I am ecstatic for this New Year; it is guaranteed to be great. There is so much to accomplish. This year I have set some goals … Continue reading Words From Me!
Aged 11, genius Carson Huey-You became the youngest-ever student at Texas Christian University — TheYoungEmpire
AT THE tender age of 11, Carson Huey-You became the youngest college graduate in Texas Christian University’s (TCU) history. Carson, now 13, was only 10 when he applied, leading to some interesting challenges. “He was completely off the grid when it came to even the most basic of things, like completing an application or completing […] … Continue reading Aged 11, genius Carson Huey-You became the youngest-ever student at Texas Christian University — TheYoungEmpire
New York Govenor Announces Free Tuition For NY State Schools! — K97.5
New York state colleges may soon be able to expect a large enrollment increase seeing as Andrew Cuomo, governor of the Big Apple announced a proposal for the Excelsior Scholarship. “We’re gonna start this year, The Excelsior Scholasrship,” Governor Cuomo said. “Which says very simply: free tuition to a state two-year school or a four-year… via … Continue reading New York Govenor Announces Free Tuition For NY State Schools! — K97.5
Ana Flavia, 20, becomes the first black model to win Brazil’s Ford Models competition in its 34-year-history — TheYoungEmpire
TWENTY-YEAR-OLD model Ana Flavia made history last month, after becoming the first black model in 34 years to win Brazil’s Super Model of The World competition, an annual event held by Ford Models. The well-known international competition was first created in 1980 by Ford Models co-founder Eileen Ford. Notable participants include Chanel Iman, Adriana Lima, […] … Continue reading Ana Flavia, 20, becomes the first black model to win Brazil’s Ford Models competition in its 34-year-history — TheYoungEmpire
