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The Engineering Navigator is a prototype AI-powered platform that connects students, families, and educators to engineering opportunities across the U.S. To show the power of this tool, we're focusing on North Carolina, where we're mapping local events and programs to show what's possible when communities are connected.

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8 Diversity Events Found

Sep 22

MSEN Students Exposed to Future STEM Careers During Lenovo Field Trip

Lenovo's BLAST (Black Leaders Achieving Success in Technology) employee resource group hosted nearly 200 middle and high school students from the NC MSEN Pre-College Program for a day of tours, career conversations, and hands-on activities. Students came from Edgecombe County, Durham County, Halifax County, and Wake County Public Schools. Activities included touring Lenovo's Executive Briefing Center, learning about design thinking, educational boards, UX and accessibility, a STEAM rotation station, and hands-on work with microprocessors including connecting Arduino Pis to LED lights and laptops. The event was part of Lenovo's seventh Global Month of Service. Lenovo has donated over $40,000 to the MSEN program over three years.
Lenovo Morrisville Campus
Free event for M...
9/22/26
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Sep 22

MSEN Students Exposed to Future STEM Careers During Lenovo Field Trip

Lenovo's BLAST (Black Leaders Achieving Success in Technology) employee resource group hosted nearly 200 middle and high school students from MSEN (NC Math/Science Education Network Pre-College Program) at Lenovo's Morrisville, NC campus. Students were from Edgecombe County, Durham County, Halifax County, and Wake County Public Schools. Activities included tours of the Executive Briefing Center, learning about design thinking, educational boards, UX and accessibility, a STEAM rotation station, and hands-on work with Arduino Pis and LED lights. Students also participated in a career panel with Lenovo employees. The event was part of Lenovo's seventh Global Month of Service. Lenovo has donated over $40,000 to the MSEN program over three years.
Lenovo Morrisville Campus
Free for MSEN st...
9/22/26
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Sep 30

Women in Tech Awards

Celebrate the top women in tech in Central PA. Nominations are currently open.
Virtual
Free
9/30/26
Sourced: https://tccp.org/ 05-11-2026
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Oct 7

John Deere FIRST LEGO League Challenge

The John Deere FIRST LEGO League Challenge aims to enhance equity, diversity, and inclusion in STEM by supporting teams from underserved communities. Eligible teams must have a John Deere mentor and meet specific criteria related to student demographics. Grants will be awarded to teams that demonstrate commitment to community engagement and volunteerism. This initiative aligns with John Deere's goal to reach one million underserved youth by 2030, fostering innovation and creativity in future generations.
Virtual
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10/7/26
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Oct 28

SHPE National Convention 2026

SHPE National Convention serves as one of the country's largest annual gathering of talented STEM students and professionals. The convention brings together thousands of scientists, mathematicians, and engineers for STAR Awards, competitions, workshops, networking events, and career opportunities.
Virtual
Free
10/28/26
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Dec 20

JDF: FIRST LEGO League Explore Grant Program

The JDF: FIRST LEGO League Explore Grant Program, supported by the John Deere Foundation, aims to enhance participation in STEM for underserved youth. Teams must apply for the grant before registration and ensure compliance with eligibility criteria, including training requirements. This initiative is part of John Deere's commitment to fostering diversity and inclusion in technology and engineering fields, ultimately seeking to impact one million youth by 2030.
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Grant funding am...
12/20/26
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Dec 20

John Deere FIRST LEGO League Discover

The John Deere FIRST LEGO League Discover program aims to support equity, diversity, and inclusion in STEM fields by providing grants to teams that meet specific eligibility criteria. Teams must be associated with an educational institution or nonprofit and demonstrate a commitment to recruiting underserved and underrepresented students. The initiative is part of John Deere's goal to empower one million youth by 2030, fostering innovation and better decision-making in local communities.
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12/20/26
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Jan 31

Albert G. Lassuy Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Scholarship

The Oregon Chapter of the American Fisheries Society (ORAFS) offers this $2,000 scholarship to promote education and development of future fisheries professionals who are commonly underrepresented in the fisheries field, including people of color, women and other historically marginalized communities. Applicants must be current ORAFS members, reside in Oregon, and use their award at a college/university in Oregon. Application requires essay, letter of recommendation, and academic transcript.
Virtual
Free to apply
1/31/27
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