Jackson State University alumna Dorothy Shaw received Women of Color Magazine’s Community Service award at the 18th Annual Women of Color Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) Conference at the Hilton Anatole in Dallas, Texas.
Shaw, Manager of Community Relations/Government Affairs at Huntington Ingalls Industries-Ingall Shipbuilders, liaises with all levels of government, community and special interest groups, ensuring that employees of Ingalls Shipbuilding take part in the American Heart Association Walk, March of Dimes, American Cancer Association, Breast Cancer Awareness and Special Olympics. Her name is synonymous with community activities and those things in the community that impact not only Ingalls Shipbuilding but the population as well.
The 2013 Women of Color STEM conference is a multicultural event for women in scientific and technical careers. This year’s conference featured several key speakers who addressed the underrepresentation of women in STEM disciplines. The conference also hosted training seminars that highlighted important topics such as leadership and professional skills, diversity and inclusion, technical leadership and innovation and career outlook.
Women of Color Magazine is published by Career Communications Group (CCG), the leader in celebrating diversity and promoting equal opportunity for minorities and women in STEM professions. CCG provides leadership in talent management and career development, enabling employers to recruit, retain, and recognize highly qualified minorities.