# Event Details

- **Event Name**: "Waves of Innovation: 100 Years of Black Excellence in STEM and Water
- **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 26 Feb, 2026 at 12:00 pm – Thu, 26 Feb, 2026 at 01:00 pm
- **Event Description**: Celebrate 100 Years of Black Excellence in STEM and Water Sectors

Join us on Thursday, February 26, 2026, from noon to 12:45 p.m. for a special Black History Month celebration hosted by the MWRD.

This inspirational event will highlight this year’s Black History Month theme, “100 Years of Black Excellence in STEM and Water.” We will honor the significant contributions and enduring legacy of Black Americans in STEM careers, with a particular focus on their experiences, achievements, and impact on driving progress in the water sector.

We invite you to take part in this meaningful celebration as we recognize past and present leaders whose work continues to shape innovation and excellence.

A light lunch will be provided. 
Seats are limited. Register here: https://mwrd.org/events/waves-innovation-100-years-black-excellence-stem-and-water
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/chicago/waves-of-innovation-100-years-of-black-excellence-in-stem-and-water/200029512391037
- **Event Categories**: black-history-month
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 12

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Chicago
- **state**: IL
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 100 E Erie St, Chicago, IL, United States, Illinois 60611
- **lat**: 41.89442
- **long**: -87.62509
- **full address**: 100 E Erie St, Chicago, IL, United States, Illinois 60611

## Event gallery

- **Alt text**: "Waves of Innovation: 100 Years of Black Excellence in STEM and Water
  - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/85faa17239747c0f41352b3a8347bd719fa8ec99ea36277a26c7eadc1cb31bb9-rimg-w1200-h600-dcffffff-gmir?v=1771608105

## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is "Waves of Innovation: 100 Years of Black Excellence in STEM and Water being held?
  - **A:** "Waves of Innovation: 100 Years of Black Excellence in STEM and Water takes place on Thu, 26 Feb, 2026 at 12:00 pm to Thu, 26 Feb, 2026 at 01:00 pm at 100 E Erie St, Chicago, IL, United States, Illinois 60611.
- **Q**: Who is organizing "Waves of Innovation: 100 Years of Black Excellence in STEM and Water?
  - **A:** "Waves of Innovation: 100 Years of Black Excellence in STEM and Water is organized by Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago.

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