BALTIMORE - Marylandian -- In a significant annual recognition, USBE & Information Technology (USBE&IT) magazine proudly unveils its list of the 2024 Top Supporters of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) Engineering Schools. This esteemed list showcases organizations across the government, non-profit, and private sectors that have demonstrated unparalleled support and commitment to enhancing the educational landscape for engineering students at HBCUs.

This year's list includes notable government and non-profit entities such as the National Science Foundation, NASA, the National Security Agency, and the U.S. Department of Energy, among others. These organizations have played pivotal roles in advancing educational programs, providing research opportunities, and fostering an environment conducive to the growth and success of future engineers from HBCUs.

In the corporate realm, industry giants like Lockheed Martin, IBM, Microsoft, Apple, The Boeing Company, Leidos, Northrop Grumman, and RTX have been instrumental in offering scholarships, internships, mentorships, and employment opportunities to HBCU engineering students. Their efforts underscore a collective commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in the STEM fields.

"The support from these top organizations is crucial in sustaining and expanding the educational and professional pathways for our HBCU engineering students," said Tyrone D. Taborn, Publisher of USBE&IT magazine. "Their contributions not only facilitate invaluable learning experiences but also play a significant role in shaping the future of engineering and technology."

The recognition extends to other noteworthy supporters including Amazon, Google, General Motors, Intel, and Micron, as well as research institutions and government agencies such as the Air Force Research Laboratory, the CIA, and the City of Baltimore. The comprehensive support from these entities encompasses financial backing, research partnerships, and direct engagement with HBCU campuses, significantly enriching the educational and career prospects for countless students.

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USBE&IT magazine extends its heartfelt gratitude to all the 2024 Top Supporters of HBCU Engineering Schools for their dedication and efforts to uplift the next generation of engineers and tech professionals. The magazine continues to champion the importance of HBCUs in fostering talent and innovation in the engineering domain, ensuring that the legacy of excellence and achievement at these institutions is recognized and celebrated.

About USBE&IT magazine:

USBE&IT magazine is a leading publication dedicated to covering the advancements, achievements, and challenges in the worlds of engineering and information technology, with a special focus on the contributions and experiences of underrepresented communities in these fields.

More information about the Top Supporters of HBCU Engineering Schools can be found at www.topsupporterslist.com.

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The 2024 Top Supporters of HBCU Engineering Schools, as recognized by USBE&IT magazine, spans a broad array of sectors including government, non-profit organizations, and leading corporations in the industry. These supporters have been instrumental in providing opportunities and resources to enhance the education and careers of HBCU engineering students:

Government/Non-Profit Industry Supporters:

1. National Science Foundation
2. NASA
3. Advancing Minorities' Interest in Engineering (AMIE)
4. National Security Agency
5. U.S. Department of Energy
6. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
7. U.S. Department of Defense
8. U.S. Department of Education
9. U.S. Department of Transportation
10. Sandia Research Laboratory

• Air Force Research Laboratory
• Applied Research Laboratory at Penn State
• CIA
• City of Baltimore
• Clark Foundation
• Congressional Black Caucus Foundation (CBCF)
• Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA)
• Federal Aviation Agency
• Federal Highway Administration
• HCA Healthcare
• Idaho National Laboratory
• Johns Hopkins University Applied Research Laboratory
• Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory
• Los Angeles Department of Water and Power
• Maryland Department of Transportation
• Mississippi Department of Education
• National Institute of Health
• National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)
• National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE)
• NAVSEA
• North American Marine Environment Protection Agency (NAMEPA)
• Oak Ridge National Laboratory
• Purdue University
• Thurgood Marshall College Fund
• Tome Foundation
• U.S. Air Force
• U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command (DEVCOM)
• U.S. Department of Homeland Security
• U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
• U.S. Department of the Army
• U.S. Department of the Navy
• U.S. Navy
• United Negro College Fund
• White House Initiative on Advancing Educational Equity, Excellence, and Economic Opportunity through HBCUs

Corporate Supporters:

1. Lockheed Martin
2. IBM
3. Microsoft
4. Apple
5. The Boeing Company
6. Leidos
7. Northrop Grumman
8. RTX
9. Amazon
10. Abbott
11. Google
12. General Dynamics Information Technology
13. General Motors
14. Intel
15. Micron

• Ascend Federal Credit Union
• Baker Hughes
• Blue Origin
• Boston Scientific
• Brassfield and Gorrie
• Capital One
• Centerpoint Energy
• Cisco
• Corning Incorporated
• Deloitte
• DigiFlight
• Entergy
• Exelon Corporation
• Fluor Corporation
• HP Inc.
• Jacobs
• KBR
• Keysight Technologies
• MITRE
• NetApp
• Nissan
• Oncor
• Optum
• Oracle
• PepsiCo
• Procter & Gamble
• Qurate Retail Group
• RMF Engineering
• Southern Company Gas
• SpaceX
• State Farm
• Texas Instruments
• The Aerospace Corporation
• The Whiting-Turner Contracting Company
• Turner Construction
• Woolpert

These supporters have made significant contributions to fostering educational and career opportunities for students at HBCU engineering schools, through scholarships, internships, mentorships, research funding, and direct partnerships. Their commitment underscores the critical role of collaboration between academia, industry, and government in advancing STEM education and careers for underrepresented communities.

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