Flying On A Rocket: How I Got Here - Lecture given by Dr. K. Renee Horton

Dr. K Renee Horton is a trailblazing advocate for diversity in STEM and the first African American to receive a Ph.D. in Material Science with a concentration in Physics from the University of Alabama. Currently serving as a NASA airworthiness deputy, Dr. Horton has received numerous accolades, including the Black Engineer of the Year Trailblazer Award.
She founded Unapologetically Being, Inc., a nonprofit for STEM advocacy and mentoring, and speaks worldwide to promote systemic change in STEM fields. Dr. Horton's commitment to community service includes serving on multiple boards and as past president of the National Society of Black Physicists. She is also the author of the children's book series "Dr. H Explores the Universe."

This talk is funded by the TEAM-UP Together EXCEL grant through the AIP Foundation.

Reception: 4pm-5pm CSI Atrium ~ Talk: 5pm-6pm CSI 121

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MCLA Physics department and TEAM-UP Together EXCEL grant through the AIP Foundation.

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