For the second year, Army Science and Technology will bring together leaders within the DoD and HBCU-MIs to further solidify goals, share experiences working together and collaborate on initiatives/approaches to further develop mutually beneficial relationships. The goal of the event is to foster relationships and bridge the gap between the Army and HBCUs/MIs, build research capacity at these institutions, and support focus areas at HBCU-MIs that are aligned with Army focus areas.