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UF has the Most Black Women Faculty in Engineering

A Journal of Blacks in Higher Education article “The University of Florida Has the Most Black Women Faculty in Engineering”  quotes Dr. Lakesha Williams:

Representation is critical, and it’s important for students to see people who look like themselves in the classroom and outside of the classroom,” Dr. Williams said.

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UF Department of Biomedical Engineering Welcomes Dr. Lakiesha Williams

The Universilty of Florida Department of Biomedical Engineering Welcomes Dr. Lakiesha Williams in an article in BME News: Dr. Lakeisha N. Williams Joins UF BME.

The Dispatch Features Pioneering Local Women

The Dispatch of Columbus and Starkville, Mississippi featured Dr. Lakiesha Williams in an article honoring local women: Pioneers in their field: Local women discuss their challenge-laden paths to success

Mississippi Business Journal names Dr. Lakiesha Williams “Top in Tech”

Mississippi Business Journal names Dr. Lakiesha Williams “Top in Tech” in 2017 article: MBJ ‘Top in Tech” list includes MSU engineering professor.”

Dr. Williams was recognized by Diverse Issues In Higher Education

In 2017 Dr. Williams was recognized by Diverse Issues In Higher Education as a Trailblazer in STEM.

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Woodpeckers Inspire Better Helmets

The Clarion Ledger published an article citing Dr. Williams work in how the woodpecker’s shock absorbing beak may help design better football helmets: Bird may inspire better helmets.