On May 16th, 2015 Verizon employees Michelle B. Dutton and Denice C. Ware, both members of the Central Jersey Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., hosted a Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) event for their local Betty Shabazz Delta Academy at Verizon Headquarters in Basking Ridge, NJ. Delta Academy provides enrichment opportunities and educational enhancement to augment scholarship in math, science, and technology with a goal of preparing young girls for leadership in the 21st century. Verizon Foundation’s mission is to use technology to solve problems in education, healthcare and energy management and sponsors educational programs focused on increasing student interest and achievement in science, technology, engineering and math especially in underserved areas.