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Black engineers disproportionately face barriers in states with license restrictions

Ida Habtemichael understands she’s a statistical rarity.  This story also appeared in The Investigative Reporting Workshop Black, female mechanical engineers make up less than 2 percent of the engineering workforce. A role model for those seeking STEM careers, she couldn’t be prouder of her 14 successful years rising through the senior ranks of Micron Technology. […]

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