Uplifting Black Men Conference and Symposium to be held Feb. 21 and 22

From: Student Success Center

The Black Male Excellence Network is hosting the Dr. Wayne Scales Undergraduate Research and Creative Scholarship Symposium and the 10th annual Uplifting Black Men Conference in February. 

Dr. Wayne Scales Undergraduate Research and Creative Scholarship Symposium and Award 

Friday, Feb. 21, 2025, 12:30 - 2 p.m.

Gilbert Place Room 2124 A-B, 220 Gilbert St.

Join us as three Black male undergraduates present their original research after months of intense preparation. The participating students are

• Immanuel Cutler, chemical and biomedical engineering
• Roy Gichuru, aerospace engineering
• Amir Winfield, computer engineering

Judges will award prizes at the Uplifting Black Men Conference the following day. 

Refreshments will be served. No registration is required but seating is limited.

Uplifting Black Men Conference

Saturday, Feb. 22, 2025, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. 

Goodwin Hall and Data & Decision Sciences Building

For the 10th anniversary of the Uplifting Black Men Conference, enjoy a day of interactive workshops, networking opportunities, community connection, a resource fair, and lunch and snacks. Registration is free. 

Learn more and register online at the conference website.

If you are an individual needing accommodation, please email Patrick Wallace at patrickw21@vt.edu no later than 10 business days prior to the events.