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Black Males in Engineering @_BMEngineering

The Black Males in Engineering (BME) account includes videos, handouts, and resources promoting Black males navigation & success through STEM pathways.

Joined August 2024
  • Tweets 23
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  • Followers 26
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UW–Madison ELPA Department@ELPAUW
9 Oct 2025
Say hello to Dr. @Brian_A_Burt! Dr. Burt studies grad student experiences and is the Director of @WeiLAB. Dr. Burt has most recently focused his research on @_BMEngineering. Meet our Higher Ed faculty: bit.ly/HigherEdFaculty #ThisIsELPA #UWSoE #ELPAHigherEd #IAmELPAHigherEd
A red, biographical graphic of Dr. Brian Burt that is like a social media business card. Left panel: Dr. Burt's headshot; "Dr. Burt studies the experiences of graduate students and the institutional policies and practices that influence students’ progress."; Dr. Burt's social media contact information. Right Side: Dr. Burt's name and job title are the header; the remaining information includes Dr. Burt's research team name, teaching and work foci, previous work experiences, and keywords to describe his research.

ALT A red, biographical graphic of Dr. Brian Burt that is like a social media business card. Left panel: Dr. Burt's headshot; "Dr. Burt studies the experiences of graduate students and the institutional policies and practices that influence students’ progress."; Dr. Burt's social media contact information. Right Side: Dr. Burt's name and job title are the header; the remaining information includes Dr. Burt's research team name, teaching and work foci, previous work experiences, and keywords to describe his research.
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The EDU Ledger@TheEDULedger
9 Jul 2025
The Black Males in Engineering (@_BMEngineering) project represents a comprehensive approach to supporting Black males in #STEM, offering research-backed methods that span from primary school through doctoral studies. (by @JamalEricWatson) bit.ly/4lMfkxC

UW-Madison's Black Males in Engineering Video Series Wins Prestigious Telly Award

The BME project represents a comprehensive approach to supporting Black males in STEM, offering research-backed methods that span from primary school through doctoral studies.

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Brian A. Burt@Brian_A_Burt
25 Jun 2025
The @_BMEngineering project earned a prestigious @tellyawards. Shout out to @ten29656 and everyone who made this project come to life. education.wisc.edu/news/blac…

Black Males in Engineering video series earns prestigious Telly Award

A video series produced for the Black Males in Engineering (BME) project, led by UW–Madison School of Education faculty member Brian Burt, has earned a prestigious Telly Award.

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On Wisconsin magazine@OnWisMag
11 Mar 2025
With BlackMalesInEngineering.org, @UWMadison professor @Brian_A_Burt aims to increase the number of Black men in #STEM fields. See why the project is giving people hope. onwisconsin.uwalumni.com/do-…

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"No one says it’ll be easy, but it’s worth it!" Dr. Burt’s BME project provides key resources advancing Black males in STEM. 📥Learn more @DiverseIssues: diverseeducation.com/opinion… #BMEproject #blackmalesinstem #BlackEngineers

Advancing Black Males in STEM is My Passion — Here’s How I Got There

Black males need support from childhood through graduate education to improve, fulfill, and correct inequitable access to careers in science and engineering.

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📢The Black Males In Engineering (BME) featured in TEACH magazine (@teachmag )!! 📥 Read the full article: teachmag.com/vision-to-reali… @NSF | @WARF_News | @WCER_UW | @Brian_A_Burt #STEMEducation #BlackMalesinSTEM #STEMpathways

Vision to Reality: Creating STEM Pathways for Black Youth

The shortage of Black men in STEM remains a dire challenge in the United States.

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The EDU Ledger@TheEDULedger
26 Feb 2025
Views | A shift is needed in the curation of how Black boys and young men are seen and how educators and practitioners - school counselors, teachers, resource officers, administrators, postsecondary faculty and staff - work with them. (by @EHinesPhD) diverseeducation.com/opinion…

They are Ready! Transforming the Narrative to Engage Black Males in Educational Settings

Far too often, Black boys and young men are seen from a deficit paradigm riddled with low academic expectations for not exhibiting behaviors that reflect western Eurocentric value.

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📣The Black Males In Engineering (BME) featured in @DiverseIssues 📥 Read the full article: diverseeducation.com/demogra… by @jamalericwatson | @WeiLAB | @Brian_A_Burt #BlackInSTEM #STEMEducation #BlackMalesInSTEM

New Video Series Showcases Research on Black Males Navigating and Succeeding in STEM

Dr. Brian A. Burt provides an online resource of research-backed methods for supporting Black boys and men in STEM.

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📣Dr. Burt Featured in @DiverseIssues 📰 Dr. @Brian_A_Burt, the creator and project lead of the BME Project, discusses challenges for early-career Black academics in Diverse: Issues in Higher Education. 📥Read the article: diverseeducation.com/interna… (@SarahEKomar, @DrJFLJackson)

Challenges Persist for Early-Career Black Academics

"Unblocking the Pipeline: Supporting the Retention, Progression and Promotion of Black Early-Career Academics,” was the culmination of a monthslong survey of Black Early-Career Black Academics by the...

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UW-Madison ELPA Higher Education@ELPAHigherEd
25 Feb 2025
We would like to raise awareness of the Black Males and Engineering initiative (@_BMEngineering) being fostered by Dr. Brian Burt (@Brian_A_Burt)! Follow the page and learn more information!
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📣Featured in @Forbes📰 The Black Males In Engineering (BME) Project is recognized in Forbes for its impactful work addressing the challenges Black men face in STEM— from education to the workforce. 📥 Read the full article: forbes.com/sites/marybethgas… #BlackMalesInSTEM #Forbes

Why The Black Males In Engineering (BME) Project Is Powerful

At the heart of the BME project is a series of videos and interactive resources designed to engage stakeholders, including students, parents, teachers, and policymakers

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Marybeth Gasman@marybethgasman
25 Oct 2024
Why The Black Males In Engineering (BME) Project Is Powerful via @forbes forbes.com/sites/marybethgas… @UWMadEducation @RutgersU @RutgersGSE @RutgersU_News #STEM

Why The Black Males In Engineering (BME) Project Is Powerful

At the heart of the BME project is a series of videos and interactive resources designed to engage stakeholders, including students, parents, teachers, and policymakers

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🌟Supporting Black Male Success in STEM🌟 Black males face unique challenges in STEM, yet many navigate these hurdles to achieve success. 📥Download free handout w/tips to support Black male students in their STEM journeys: 🔗blackmalesinengineering.org/… #STEMJourney #STEMSupport
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#Perseverance & #Triumph in #STEM: While #students #STEM #pathways are different, support from #dreams to reality is possible. Watch video 5 of 5. youtu.be/f0v3YoDA2kg ➡️See the full Black Males in Engineering series: blackmalesinengineering.org #blackmalesuccess #SuccessStory

Of Triumph and Perseverance: Black Male Success Through STEM Pathways

“Of Triumph and Perseverance” illustrates the possibility of Black ...

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🌟 Navigating STEM Pathways in College 🌟 Black male college students face unique barriers in STEM, despite their academic potential. 📥Download free handout w/tips for #collegeadvisors and #mentors: 🔗blackmalesinengineering.org/… #BlackMalesInSTEM #CollegeAdvising #Mentorship
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We (#educators, #advisors, #mentors, #peers, etc.) can ALL support the #development of #Blackmales #college #STEM studies. Watch video 4 of 5. youtube.com/watch?v=sb6qKq5M… ➡️See the full Black Males in Engineering series: blackmalesinengineering.org #blackmalesinstem #CollegeStudent

Digging Deep: Navigating STEM Pathways in College

“Digging Deep” reveals the struggles faced by some Black male colle...

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🌟 Strategies to Maximize Students’ Brilliance 🌟 How can K-12 teachers better support Black male students in STEM learning? 📥Download free handout w/ tips for #K12teachers: 🔗blackmalesinengineering.org/… #BlackMalesInSTEM #STEMEducation #K12Teachers
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#TEACHERS: Reframing teaching approaches to be more culturally relevant, #student #learning & #achievement in #STEM can be enhanced. Watch video 3 of 5. youtube.com/watch?v=H3nOZY8z… ➡️See the full Black Males in Engineering series: blackmalesinengineering.org #blackmalesinstem #Teacher

Breaking Through: Identifying Culturally Relevant Strategies to...

“Breaking Through” encourages K-12 Teachers to learn about Black bo...

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🌟Nurturing Kids’ Learning Through Play🌟 How can play nurture a Black boy’s curiosities, learning, and identity in math and science? 📥Download free handout w/ tips for #parents and #caregivers: 🔗blackmalesinengineering.org/… #BlackMalesInSTEM #LearningThroughPlay #Parenthood
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#PARENTS and #CAREGIVERS: #Children can gain enthusiasm for #STEM by embracing #learning through #play. Watch video 2 of 5. 🔗youtu.be/HHmo2B0RXUA ➡️See the full Black Males in Engineering series: blackmalesinengineering.org #BlackMalesInSTEM #Childhood #Parenting #BlackBoys

For the Love of Play: Nurturing Kids' Learning Through Play

“For the Love of Play” illuminates for parents, caregivers, and tea...

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