6 Things every Engineering Student should know – Part 2: Get Involved
Last week, I kicked off a 6 part series as we discussed the importance of building a network. This week, we’re talking about getting involved on campus. This is…
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6 Things every Engineering Student should know – Part 1: Build Your Network
Last week, I spoke to over 100 Engineering Students with the Alabama Power Academic Excellence Program of the Samuel Ginn College of Engineering at…
The Secret to Success? Don’t be yourself – Part 1
How many times has this happened? A boy is trying to get a girl he likes to notice him. He goes to his sister…
Black History is American History
This week, I’m delivering the keynote address at a Black History Celebration in New Jersey. As I researched notable African-American figures from the history…
Why more kids should be Engineers
In the United States today, over two-thirds of high school graduates attend college. This should come as no surprise to anyone who is attentive…
A Leadership Lesson from a Cold Southern Day
Last week, much of the Southeastern United States was hit by an unusually cold snap of weather, the middle of which was punctuated by…
The Dream is Deferred
Today is the Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service, and this upcoming August marks 51 years since he gave his famous I have…
Leadership lessons from the closet
I have an unusual example to share today, and it’s one everyone can relate to. Last weekend, I got around to doing something I’d been…
Roll Tears Roll
One hundred and nine yards. 109 yards! I couldn’t believe it. I jumped out of my seat in the Auburn Arena as I watched…