Strength in Numbers and the Power of Microbes, Meet Dr. Raquel Bryant
“Collective action is actually possible,” Bryant said, “this is something I learned from microbes.”
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Two NEW graduate school opportunities for Black Scholars
The Wade Institute of Technology (WIT) is a new Palo Alto-based engineering college focused on mitigating the acute underrepresentation of African Americans and students of African descent through scholarships and unique educational programs. We’re seeking applicants for 2023 for our: Wade Scholarship Program – full-ride scholarship for Black STEM students to complete a STEM master’s degree. Meet our scholars … Read more
The 23rd annual Molecular Biophysics Retreat Returns to Wadsworth Mansion
“It is important, especially in academia, that we work to make sure that we bring as many perspectives as possible to address the world’s problems.”
A conversation with Dr. Bil Clemons
Dr. Bil Clemons, prominent scientist and professor of Biochemistry at Caltech is this year’s Keynote Speaker at the 23rd Annual Biophysics Retreat. A more informal gathering will be held at The Resource Center Thursday morning, September 15, 2022, 10:00-11:00am.
Juneteenth 2022: Black Independence Day
Juneteenth invites us as a nation to honor and support the legacy of enslaved and freed African Americans
The Unwritten Laws of Physics for Black Women
I just wanted to be a scientist, not a trailblazer. But in my field, people like me are anomalies—and we face constant scrutiny for our race and gender.
LaNell Williams ’15, Physicist and Advocate
“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
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.
Black Americans’ Views of and Engagement With Science
Black Americans have largely positive views of medical researchers’ competence; majority concerned about the potential for misconduct
A Weighty Footnote
Raise racist scientific history in science papers (opinion)