"Waves of Innovation: 100 Years of Black Excellence in STEM and Water

Name: "Waves of Innovation: 100 Years of Black Excellence in STEM and Water
Start: 2026-02-26T12:00:00-06:00
End: 2026-02-26T13:00:00-06:00
Location: 100 E Erie St, Chicago, IL, United States, Illinois 60611

Schedule

Thu Feb 26 2026 at 12:00 pm to 01:00 pm

UTC-06:00

Location

100 E Erie St, Chicago, IL, United States, Illinois 60611 | Chicago, IL

Celebrate 100 Years of Black Excellence in STEM and Water Sectors
Join us on Thursday, February 26, 2026, from noon to 12:45 p.m. for a special Black History Month celebration hosted by the MWRD.
This inspirational event will highlight this year’s Black History Month theme, “100 Years of Black Excellence in STEM and Water.” We will honor the significant contributions and enduring legacy of Black Americans in STEM careers, with a particular focus on their experiences, achievements, and impact on driving progress in the water sector.
We invite you to take part in this meaningful celebration as we recognize past and present leaders whose work continues to shape innovation and excellence.
A light lunch will be provided.
Seats are limited. Register here: https://mwrd.org/events/waves-innovation-100-years-black-excellence-stem-and-water