Data science, or the study of data, is one of the fastest-growing career paths in the world. It has a starting average salary in the United States of more than $113,000. However, it is also an industry that is facing a severe skilled workforce shortage. To help combat this shortage, Microsoft is providing extra support to faculty, [...]
Out on the open sea, unmanned surface vehicles (USVs) are used to track and monitor shipping vessel traffic to avoid collisions and ensure the safety of ships and crews. This is currently done using highly effective radar systems. However, when there are international conflicts on the high seas, a USV needs to be able to [...]
Prairie View A&M University’s (PVAMU) Roy G. Perry College of Engineering is extending its global footprint with a partnership with Canada-based TC Energy (TC). As part of this affiliation, the energy corporation and its philanthropic division, TC Energy Foundation, have donated $40,000 to PVAMU, recognizing PVAMU for its legacy and commitment to racial justice and equality through [...]
Many may remember the late Alvin E. Coleman as the officiator of the Prairie View Relays for over 25 years, a charter member of Prairie View A&M University’s (PVAMU) Kappa Alpha Psi Alumni Chapter, founding member of the Prairie View Volunteer Fire Fighting Association Board of Directors, the person who received the Key to the [...]
The newly inaugurated Biden Administration has made it clear – combatting climate change and protecting the environment are among top priorities. Now, Prairie View A&M University’s (PVAMU) Department of Chemistry will also be a bit greener after signing on to the Green Chemistry Commitment (GCC), a program spearheaded by sustainable-science consortium Beyond Benign. The pilot project aims to provide [...]
What if agricultural researchers could control humidity, light intensity, and temperature variances year-round to increase periods of plant growth? What if it helped them discover optimal environments for growing different kinds of crops? Those scenarios have become a reality at Prairie View A&M University (PVAMU).
Prairie View A&M University (PVAMU) master’s student in computer information systems Ifeanyi Onyekpe has already kick-started his career with a full-time job as a software engineer. During his past two years as a graduate student, Onyekpe consistently excelled at his workplace while maintaining a perfect 4.0 GPA.
As fall weather sweeps into Texas and kids continue their studies at school – whether they are attending in person or virtually this year – professors from Prairie View A&M University (PVAMU) who hosted a STEM (Science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) camp over the summer are hoping that their students will keep dreaming big.
For the second year in a row, Prairie View A&M University (PVAMU) students won first place in the HBCU Battle of the Brains competition. The annual event was held virtually this year, and the PVAMU team impressed the judges with their knowledge, experience, and ability to work under pressure in a timed competition. Their reward: $25,000 in [...]
In today’s digital age, protecting the security of private data is an ongoing challenge. While there are cybersecurity experts and academic disciplines dedicated to mitigating the risks, the increasing use of internet technologies to manage both business and personal data processes presents constant hazards.
