Today, we pay tribute to a true pioneer in the world of STEM – Bro. Dr. George Washington Carver. His groundbreaking work in agricultural science and botany left an indelible mark on our understanding of plants and the environment. Bro. Carver's innovations revolutionized agriculture by introducing crop rotation and soil conservation, helping farmers improve their yields and livelihoods. His research on peanuts and sweet potatoes led to the development of countless products, from peanut butter to biofuels, showcasing the endless possibilities of plant science.  Today the International Education Committee honors his legacy by encouraging the pursuit of STEM education and research, breaking barriers, and making a positive impact on our world. Let's celebrate diversity in science and remember that anyone, regardless of background, can make incredible contributions to the field of STEM.  In the spirit of our revered Bro. Dr. Carver, we honor Brothers who are making significant strides in STEM.

BRO. ERIC J. DAVIS Bro Eric J. Davis is the Executive Director of STEM Center of Excellence, Inc.  His company connects students to the opportunity to pursue a STEM education by putting them in direct contact with STEM professionals and supporters. Participating employers have access to students that represent the hidden treasures (STEM GEMS) within the Greater Baltimore area.  He is a consummate STEM leader, who has empowered parents, teachers, school administrators, volunteers, and institutional leaders to embrace and deliver VEX Robotics as a rewarding, reliable resource for young people.  Bro. Davis also serves at the International STEM Program Director.

BRO. DR. IRA YOUNG Bro. Dr. Ira Young is the Director of the SEED Program at University of California, Berkley.  He works on broadening participation in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) through education administration, program implementation, assessment, and evaluation. His focus is on the long-term societal benefit of transmitting advanced knowledge, and maintaining a repository of quality learning and research experiences for students especially for underrepresented, first-generation and financially disadvantaged populations.

BRO. VICTOR GLOVER Bro. Victor Glover is a NASA Astronaut who was the pilot on the first operational flight of the SpaceX Crew Dragon to the International Space Station. He is a captain and F/A-18 pilot in the U.S. Navy and is a graduate of the U.S. Air Force Test Pilot School. He was a crew member of Expedition 64, and served as a station systems flight engineer.  Bro. Glover was recently selected as pilot of the crew for the Artemis 2 flight, planned to circle the Moon this year.

BRO. DR. ISIAH M. WARNER Bro. Dr. Isiah M. Warner is the Boyd Professor of Chemistry and Philip W. West Professor Analytical & Environmental Chemistry at Louisiana State University (LSU). He is an analytical/ materials chemist with more than 350 refereed publications and nine patents. Over the past 20 years, Bro. Warner has researched areas of organized media, separation science, and ionic liquid chemistry. In 1984 Warner received one of the first Presidential Young Investigator Awards from President Ronald Reagan. In 1997 he received a Presidential Mentoring Award from President Bill Clinton. He was awarded the Lifetime Mentor Award from the American Association for the Advancement of Science in 2000. Warner was inducted into the American Academy of Arts and Sciences named a Royal Society of Chemistry Fellow and a National Academy of Inventors Fellow.

BRO. DR. GERALD WEATHERSPOON Bro. Dr. Gerald L. R. Weatherspoon was selected as Associate Dean for Undergraduate and Graduate Student Affairs at George Mason University. Under his leadership, the chemistry department’s doctoral program is now ranked in U.S. News & World Report.  Bro. Dr. Weatherspoon also served as a past Director of Education for the Eastern Region.

BRO. COL. BENJAMIN DREW, JR. Bro. Col. Benjamin Drew is a is a United States Air Force officer and a former NASA astronaut with more than 3,500 hours flying experience. He has piloted 30 different types of aircraft and been on two spaceflights to the International Space Station - Space Shuttle mission STS-118 in August 2007 and Space Shuttle mission STS-133 in March 2011. While docked, Bro. Col. Drew took part in two spacewalks. Drew was the final African-American to fly on board a Space Shuttle.