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Within the Wesleyan Community
Professor Raquel Bryant, environmental scientist, activist, and artist
Strength in Numbers and the Power of Microbes, Meet Dr. Raquel Bryant
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“Collective action is actually possible,” Bryant said, “this is something I learned from microbes.”
LaNell Williams ’15, Physicist and Advocate
LaNell Williams ’15, Physicist and Advocate
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A lot of my colleagues attributed my struggle to the fact that I was Black and not the fact that I wasn’t as prepared as they were.
Cameroon Scholar Henry Meriki Brings His Perspective to Wesleyan
Cameroon Scholar Henry Meriki Brings His Perspective to Wesleyan
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People of different minds, people of different cultures, think differently. If you ask the to come up with a solution to a problem, they will approach it in different ways.
Dean Alison Williams on Equity and Inclusion in STEM and Beyond
Dean Alison Williams on Equity and Inclusion in STEM and Beyond
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The time she spent helping her own students, as well as her own experiences in STEM, compelled Williams to shift her career towards roles involved with promoting diversity and inclusion at universities.
Fitzroy “Pablo” Wickham ‘21 on His Journey to Become a Doctor and Being Black in Neuroscience
Fitzroy “Pablo” Wickham ‘21 on His Journey to Become a Doctor and Being Black in Neuroscience
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Fitzroy “Pablo” Wickham ‘21, the 2021 Jamaica Rhodes Scholarship recipient, knew from a young age that he wanted to be a doctor.
Professor Laverne Melon’s Journey from Student to Mentor in STEM
Professor Laverne Melon’s Journey from Student to Mentor in STEM
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“There are deadly consequences for our lack of inclusion in STEM, beyond not making it a welcoming place for everyone,” Melon said. “It slows down progress dramatically and we see that now with instances like the fact that no one thought we’d have to use pulse oximeters on fingers of darker skin tone.”
Brynn Assignon ’20 Shares Her Perspective on Research at Wes
Brynn Assignon ’20 Shares Her Perspective on Research at Wes
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Assignon credits Associate Professor of Chemistry and McNair Program Faculty Director Erika Taylor for encouraging her to get involved with research.
Organizations and Resources
- Resource Guide for Black and African American Students in STEM
- Mental Health for Black and African American Students
- Shine’s BIPOC Mental Health Guide
- Identifying Your Role and Practicing Self-Care as a Young Black Activist
Juneteenth Resources
Below are a few resources to help us commemorate Juneteenth and the accomplishments of Black scientists:
• Taking Time to Reflect: How to Celebrate Juneteenth
• Juneteenth: Senses of Freedom: The Taste, Sound, and Experience of an African American Celebration
• National Museum of African American History | Juneteenth Reading List
More Resources in Academia
#ShutDownSTEM: A Guide for Learning and Action
An effort from Bryn Mawr, Haverford, and Swarthmore Colleges
Racial and ethnic minorities are underrepresented in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fields in the United States. This library guide seeks to center the voices and lived experiences of people of color (POC) in STEM.
Success Stories
One Student’s Path Into STEM as a Black Woman
One Student’s Path Into STEM as a Black Woman
Black women in STEM can be rare finds on some college campuses. One student shares her story of entering the field and helping others do the same.
Who has the most success preparing Black students for careers in science? Historically Black Colleges and Universities
A supportive atmosphere, diverse faculty, and intense preparation keep Black students in science— and push them on to get a PhD.
How the first Black woman to help discover an element ‘claimed a seat at the periodic table’
How the first Black woman to help discover an element ‘claimed a seat at the periodic table’
“Mae started it all for me,” said Phelps, who in learning about Jemison realized she – a Black girl from Nashville’s Edgehill public housing – could reach for big dreams, too.
Black Scientists Spotlight
Black scientists to follow
Black chemists you should know about
Black chemists you should know about
These inventors, educators, and unsung heroes changed lives through their work in chemistry
16 black STEM innovators who have defined our modern world
16 Black STEM Innovators & Famous Leaders | Engineer Role Models – iD Tech
Despite underrepresentation, black innovators have made countless discoveries that have defined current STEM fields.
Herman Branson, Sickle Cell Physicist born
Herman Branson, Sickle Cell Physicist – African American Registry
August 14.
Herman Branson was born on this date in 1914. He was a Black Physicist.
African American STEM Leaders You Need to Know (If You Don’t Already)
African American STEM Leaders You Need to Know (If You Don’t Already) – DreamBox Learning
From the invention of the first 3D TV to the first moon-based observatory, African American mathematicians, scientists, and inventors have contributed to our nation’s greatness since the time of President George Washington.
11 Professional Organizations That Support People of Color in STEM
11 Professional Organizations That Support People of Color in STEM | Insights | RippleMatch
Get familiar with these important organizations.
Black History Month: Highlighting African-American Engineers, Pt. 1
Black History Month: Highlighting African-American Engineers, Pt. 1 – All Together
Meet and learn more about two SWEsters in the SWE’s African American Affinity Group: Shanequah Brison and Nikia Brown.
These 31 African-American men and women of science have helped further mankind’s understanding of the world and universe around us.
31 Highly Influential African American Scientists
31 Highly Influential African American Scientists. These 31 African-American men and women of science have helped further mankind’s understanding of the world and universe around us.
100 inspiring Black scientists in America
100 inspiring Black scientists in America – CrossTalk
In celebration of Black History Month, A.J. Hinton from the University of Iowa presents 100 Black scientists in America that all researchers can look to for inspiration.
Famous Black Scientists
Famous Black Scientists – Discoveries & Inventions – Biography
Black scientists like George Washington Carver, Neil deGrasse Tyson, Otis Boykin and Mae C. Jemison have made great contributions to scientific progress.
15 Famous Black Scientists in History
15 Famous Black Scientists in History
In this article at Famous Scientists, we will discuss the famous black scientists, physicians, inventors throughout history and their wonderful achievements.
Learn More About these 28 Scientists for Black History Month
Learn More About these 28 Scientists for Black History Month | Science Buddies Blog
From The Hospital To The Lab, Black Scientists Are Fighting COVID-19
From The Hospital To The Lab, Black Scientists Are Fighting COVID-19
from Forbes