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Five World Wide Technology Technologists and Engineers Recognized as Modern-Day Technology Leaders at 2021 BEYA STEM Conference

The Black Engineer of the Year Awards STEM Global Competitiveness Conference Recognizes Individuals for Outstanding Achievements in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math

Washington, D.C. – February 12, 2021 – World Wide Technology (WWT), a market-leading technology solution provider, today announced that five of its technologists and engineers were named "Modern-Day Technology Leaders" at the 2021 Black Engineer of the Year Awards (BEYA) Ceremony, held during the 35th annual BEYA STEM Global Competitiveness Conference. Traditionally held in Washington, D.C., this year's conference, which took place February 11-13, 2021, was held virtually to ensure the safety of registrants. 

The BEYA Modern-Day Technology Leaders Award recognizes an individual's commitment to shaping the future of science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) by developing cutting-edge technology or doing research for leading industries.

The WWT Modern-Day Technology Leader award winners include:

  • Salah Ferrell, Consulting Systems Engineer 
  • Tiona Harris, Operations Supervisor
  • Monica Lyons, Project Engineer
  • James Pittman, Engineering Team Lead
  • LaDonald Townley Jr., Lead Technician

"I am honored that our engineers and technologists have once again been recognized for their ingenuity and dedication to the STEM field," said David Steward, WWT Chairman and Founder. "I applaud the members of our diverse workforce who continue to work hard to find innovative approaches to solving our customers most pressing challenges. The STEM field is critical to the future of America and the BEYA STEM conference is taking the initiative to help create connections between students, educators, and STEM professionals. We thank BEYA for the recognition."

The Modern-Day Technology Leader award winners were honored during the Technology Recognition Event which took place on February 12 during the 2021 BEYA STEM Conference. The BEYA STEM Conference brings military leaders, professionals, and students together for three days to share their experiences and career information. 

About World Wide Technology 
World Wide Technology (WWT) is a technology solution provider with $13.4 billion in annual revenue that provides digital strategy, innovative technology, and supply chain solutions to large public and private organizations around the globe. Based in St. Louis, WWT employs more than 7,000 people and operates over 4 million square feet of warehousing, distribution, and integration space in more than 20 facilities throughout the world.

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