The Black Engineer of the Year event, for example, has been a beacon for the brightest engineers, scientists, and technologists in the country, many of whom are people of color. These students — many from historically Black colleges and universities — are being denied the opportunity to serve their country in vital roles because military recruiters are no longer attending. It is not just the loss of interviews; it is the loss of access to some of the best and brightest minds that could strengthen our national defense and push technological innovation forward.
