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., is a nonprofit organization dedicated to assisting minority students who want to enter graduate school after obtaining their bachelor's degree.
MESA
Maryland MESA (Mathematics, Engineering, and Science Achievement) stimulates interest in technical careers and provides assistance to prepare students for college majors in technical fields.