Diversity Initiatives: Building a More Diverse Workforce
ATLAS
The APL Technology Leadership
Scholars (ATLAS) Summer Intern Program for Historically Black Colleges and Universities,
Hispanic-Serving Institutions, and Minority Institutions is
a unique paid summer engineering program that provides college students
who have completed their sophomore year with educational opportunities in
research, leadership development, and professional growth.
GEM
The
National Consortium for Graduate Degrees for Minorities in Engineering
and Science, Inc. (GEM) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to assisting
minority students who want to enter graduate school after obtaining
their bachelor's degree.
Maryland MESA
APL sponsors the Maryland chapter of MESA (Mathematics, Engineering, Science Achievement), a national STEM program that engages students in hands-on applications of math, engineering, science, and technology concepts through projects and competitions. In addition, high school students participate in college preparation workshops and presentations, which include information about the college admission process.