Convention COVER STORY 24 46th Annual Convention 'ENGINEERING THE REVOLUTION' NSBE's first-ever virtual convention aims to bring about positive change Features Departments 14 Engineering Couple Takes on NASA's Mission to Mars 8 SUPPORTERS Myron and Tiera Fletcher lend their talents to the Space Launch System - By Kevin M. Briscoe 18 Sense of Family Binds Distinguished Chapters of the Year Cal State Long Beach, UT San Antonio and University of Maryland, College Park share a commitment to increasing the number of Black Engineers - By Kevin M. Briscoe 21 Top Employers Remain 'Most Preferred' in This Year's 'NSBE 50' Google and Apple again lead the annual list of NSBE collegiate members' dream workplaces 37 NSBE Golden Torch Honorees Meet the recipients of the Society's highest honors! NSBE News Dr. Christopher Jones, Retired Corporate VP, Northrop Grumman Corporation The Society's investment in a rising scholar has benefited both parties - By Eric Addison HP Inc. Returns to NSBE's BCA, Seeking Top Talent The technology company works to achieve NSBE's mission by recruiting top talent - By James Smalls Past National Chair Launches NSBE Scholarship Gratitude for NSBE and his grandmothers' teachings motivated Damaune Journey's giving to student leaders By Kevin M. Briscoe 16 THE PROGRAMS ZONE Making Progress Toward 10K NSBE's STEM ecosystem supports success from school to the workplace - - By Cindy Atoji 20 INTERNATIONAL NEWS Supporting Tech Education in Rural Ghana A small donation promises a big impact, with the work of NSBE's Accra Alumni - By Eric Addison 13 NSBE's National Leaders The 2019-20 National Executive Board directed the progress of the Society 22 NSBE Executive Director Karl Reid Appointed to National Academies Committee on Women in Tech High-profile group examines strategies to increase gender diversity and equity - By Eric Addison 66 Advertisers Index Columns 6 An Incredible Year Because of You! NSBE National Chair Jocelyn Jackson reflects on wisdom and inspiration she received during her first term as the Society's top-ranking officer 23 Talent Is Overrated. Grit Matters! NSBE Executive Director Karl W. Reid says success comes from perseverance to reach long-sought goals 2 * NSBE MAGAZINE * CONVENTION 2020 FOLLOW NSBE ON www.nsbe.orghttp://www.nsbe.org