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COGSTEM closes the achievement gap and build skills in career development by using innovative programs and exploratory experiences to prepare young women for a wide range of STEM opportunities.

It is with somberness that we share that the 'Mother of GPS' has passed away.Dr. Gladys West, the brilliant mathematicia...
01/20/2026

It is with somberness that we share that the 'Mother of GPS' has passed away.

Dr. Gladys West, the brilliant mathematician whose groundbreaking work helped make modern GPS technology possible, has died at 95.

Born on a Virginia farm, West defied the odds through academic excellence, becoming valedictorian of her high school class and earning degrees in mathematics that led her to a historic career at the Naval Surface Warfare Center.

As one of the first Black women hired there, her meticulous calculations and programming transformed satellite data into accurate models of the Earth — work that became the foundation of GPS technology used globally today. Working at the Naval base, she was able to map the Earth's shape (the geoid), essential for satellites to pinpoint locations accurately.

Gladys West earned a doctorate (Ph.D.) in Public Administration and Policy Affairs from Virginia Tech in 2000 at the age of 70, after retiring from her 42-year career at the Naval Surface Warfare Center

Her legacy lives on every time we navigate a road, board a plane, or use a smartphone. A quiet pioneer whose impact changed the world.

Rest in power!

09/27/2025

Today Sept 27, 2025
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07/29/2025

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Excited to represent the decade plus of COG, Inc. - work as I'll be presenting the historical contributions of Black wom...
07/24/2025

Excited to represent the decade plus of COG, Inc. - work as I'll be presenting the historical contributions of Black women in STEM and Medicine and how we use their stories to teach heritage, resilience, sense of belonging and the beauty and struggle of the uniqueness in the intersectionality of Black womanhood at ’s 8th Annual Teaching Black History Conference at Jacobs School of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences - University at Buffalo.
“The Magic from Roots to STEMM: 150 Years of Black STEMista History in America” is scheduled for Saturday, July 26th 3:45-4:45.
Support the important work of the Center for K-12 Black History and Racial Literacy Education at by registering: https://ed.buffalo.edu/bh-conf.

Agri-Science/Meteorological Science Lesson:Ever heard someone say "smells like it gonna rain" or your olfactory could pi...
05/06/2025

Agri-Science/Meteorological Science Lesson:

Ever heard someone say "smells like it gonna rain" or your olfactory could pick up a earthy scent just after a rain. We'll, those two smells are distinct and occur for two different reasons. Let's take a moment to explore both:
The scent before rain is primarily known as "ozone odor", while the scent after rain is called petrichor.

The smell before rain, often described as sweet and pungent, is ozone produced when lightning splits atoms in the air, causing them to react with oxygen. Ozone has a distinct, sometimes odoriferous redolent smell, sometimes named to be described as "zingy", or electrical. Additionally, the approaching storm's downdrafts can bring ozone from higher altitudes to nose level.

The smell after a rain is referred to as petrichor. Petrichor is the earthy, musky smell associated with the first rain after a dry spell, caused by compounds released from soil and plants. This smell is primarily caused by geosmin, a compound produced by certain types of bacteria that live in soil. When the soil dries out, these bacteria release spores, and when rain falls, these spores are carried into the air and contribute to the earthy scent. Plant oils are also released from the soil during the initial stages of rain, further enhancing the earthy aroma.

So the next time that you get a whiff of a storm on the horizon or the scent of a shower that just occurred, you can correctly identify and give an account for each one.

COGSTEM wishes former NASA scientist Bowe, SAFE SPACE TRAVELS!!Aisha Bowe, aerospace engineer and ed tech company founde...
04/14/2025

COGSTEM wishes former NASA scientist Bowe, SAFE SPACE TRAVELS!!
Aisha Bowe, aerospace engineer and ed tech company founder (LINGO) goes into space (passing the Kármán Line for 4 minutes of weightlessness) as part of all-female spaceflight, the first since 1963.
Six women are scheduled to be launched into space for about 11 minutes on a Blue Origin rocket. The NS-31 crew also includes Gayle King, TV news journalist; Lauren Sanchez, flight organizer and fiancee of Amazon founder; Amanda Nguyen, activist and slated to become first Asian-American in space.
The rocket launch window opens Monday, April 14th at about 8:30 am CDT/9:30 am EDT.

Looking for a dietitian with specific knowledge or specialization in prebiotic/prebiotic nutrition; organic produce and ...
03/22/2025

Looking for a dietitian with specific knowledge or specialization in prebiotic/prebiotic nutrition; organic produce and its benefits; and/or whole food/healthy alternative shopping and cooking.

Dr. Gladys West earned a PhD in Public Administration and Policy Affairs from Virginia Polytechnic Institute in 2000, at...
03/10/2025

Dr. Gladys West earned a PhD in Public Administration and Policy Affairs from Virginia Polytechnic Institute in 2000, at the age of 70, after a career at the Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren, where she contributed to the development of the Global Positioning System (GPS).
She identified as an American mathematician. She is known for her contributions to mathematical modeling of the shape of the Earth, but best recognized for her work on the development of satellite geodesy models, that were later incorporated into the Global Positioning System (GPS).
West was inducted into the United States Air Force Hall of Fame in 2018. West was awarded the Webby Lifetime Achievement Award for the development of satellite geodesy models.

Tamika Shari Bond, founder and CEO of Bond Containers, has launched the first Black woman-owned self-sustainable contain...
03/10/2025

Tamika Shari Bond, founder and CEO of Bond Containers, has launched the first Black woman-owned self-sustainable container home manufacturing facility to provide strong, affordable, and self-sustainable homes.

Bond Containers is revolutionizing housing by offering modular homes built in 3-4 weeks, with off-grid backup systems for natural disaster preparedness. This innovative company is set to majorly impact the global modular construction market, projected to reach $175.2 billion by 2025.

Victoria Eady Butler, a prominent African-American master distiller, serving as the master blender for Uncle Nearest Pre...
03/09/2025

Victoria Eady Butler, a prominent African-American master distiller, serving as the master blender for Uncle Nearest Premium Whiskey, a brand named after Nathan "Nearest" Green, who was the first African-American master distiller on record in the United States. She made history as the first known African-American female whiskey master blender and has been recognized with the Master Blender of the Year award by Whisky Magazine in both 2021 and 2022.

However, Eady Butler is not the only African-American master distiller associated with a top whiskey brand. Fawn Weaver, the CEO of Uncle Nearest and the person who appointed Victoria as master distiller in 2019, not only founded the brand but also assembled an all-female executive team, making it the first American spirit brand with such a leadership structure.
Additionally, Dia Simms, CEO of Lobos 1707, co-founded Pronghorn, an initiative aimed at generating $2.4 billion in economic value for the Black community within the U.S. alcohol industry by 2032, addressing racial disparities in the spirits sector.

We at COG want our 21 and older STEMistas to see representation of women and professionals with whom they can identify in career spaces oftentimes not shown and explore various ways to forge career paths where an understanding of basic chemistry and science is essential, including whiskey distilling.

Whiskey distillation involves the process of fermentation, understanding the fermentation environment, including the role of enzymes, the conversion of sugars into alcohol, and how yeast’s metabolism affects the final product. A distiller’s deep understanding of these chemical processes, along with environmental factors like temperature and humidity, ensures that the final product is both safe and flavorful.

COGSTEM also explores the "angel's share" and the "devil's cut" references. The science behind these phenomena lies in the interaction between ethanol, water, and the porous nature of the wood; evaporation causes alcohol to escape, while compounds like ethanol and water are absorbed by the barrel, influencing flavor and concentration of remaining liquid.

Learn more about COGSTEM and our menu of programming and initiatives at www.cogstem.org

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