Center of Excellence for Black Women in STEM
Building STEM Ecosystems for Black Women
The Spelman College Center of Excellence for Black Women in STEM (COE-BWS) recently hosted its 2026 Summit at The Georgian Terrace. The powerful day of thought-provoking discussions, networking, and collaborative experiences focused on building supportive STEM ecosystems and elevating Black women across the discipline.
Discover how the summit united HBCUs and partners to drive change—read the full event recap here: 2026 COE-BWS Summit Brings HBCUs Together to Build STEM Ecosystems for Black Women.
COE-BWS Presents... ElevateHER Summit
More than 100 students, researchers, faculty, and STEM professionals gathered at 42 West Midtown in September 2025 for the second annual ElevateHER Summit, hosted by Spelman College's Center of Excellence for Black Women in STEM (COE-BWS). The bold, one-day event delivered a potent mix of research, innovation, and representation — all centered around the leadership and legacy of Black women in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM).
This year’s summit, "The Blueprint Forward," explored the intersection of data, legacy, and strategizing for the future. Sessions throughout the day tackled topics from preserving the STEM pipeline to fortifying the work and success of Black women in STEM-focused industries.
ElevateHER Summit Photo Gallery
The Center of Excellence for Black Women in STEM (COE-BWS) hosted the ElevateHER Summit on Friday, September 19, 2025, at 42 West Midtown. The event took place from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. and was open to students, faculty, researchers, and professionals. Attendees participated in a day of research, innovation, and representation in STEM.
To follow our journey, check out the video from last year to see how far we've come!
Contact Us
Center of Excellence for Black Women in STEM
350 Spelman Lane, SW, Box 297, Atlanta, GA 30314
404-270-5708 | coe-bws@spelman.edu