Dr. Darren Gray's Journey

What is the main purpose of the La Unified Steam Bites program?

• To provide STEM professionals an opportunity to share their journeys

• To teach students about the importance of STEM education

• To showcase the achievements of La Unified Steam Bites coordinators

• To promote the USC Veteri K-12 STEM Center

What degrees does Dr. Darren Gray hold?

• Bachelor's degree in biomedical and electrical engineering

• Bachelor's degree in mathematics

• Master's degree in teaching with an emphasis in mathematics

• All of the above

What is Dr. Darren Gray's role at USC?

• Director of the USC Veteri K-12 STEM Center

• Teaching an introduction to engineering course

• Teaching a cyber security seminar

• All of the above

What is Dr. Darren Gray's role in the California state guard?

• I.T and cyber security engineer

• Training provider for California state guard service members

• Both A and B

• None of the above

What challenges did Dr. Darren Gray face during his time at USC?

• Being stopped 23 times by USC security

• Dealing with institutional racism

• Facing obstacles and systemic racism

• All of the above

What leadership roles did Dr. Darren Gray take on in college?

• Part of the National Society of Black Engineers

• Part of the Black Student Assembly

• Both A and B

• None of the above

What did Dr. Darren Gray do to prove himself as an engineer at Hughes aircraft?

• Built circuits and became known as The Golden Child

• Wrote software programs to optimize design work

• Took on leadership roles in the company

• All of the above

What was Dr. Darren Gray's starting salary at Hughes aircraft?

• Higher than his mom's ending salary as a social worker

• Higher than any other engineer in his graduating class

• Higher than the average starting salary for engineers

• All of the above

What did Dr. Darren Gray do to overcome challenges in his career?

• Stayed involved in leadership

• Helped others and faced challenges head-on

• Focused on his strengths and goals

• All of the above

What did Dr. Darren Gray do to make a connection between his engineering and education careers?

• Earned a Master's in teaching

• Earned a Doctorate in education technology

• Got a Master's in cyber security

• All of the above