Through the Window and into the Mirror: Narratives of African American STEM Professionals: A Career Conversation Series. National Museum of African American History & Culture.
“Through the Window and into the Mirror is a video conversation series about the experiences of African American STEM professionals today. Students will peer into the ‘windows’ of the speakers’ lives, learn from their lived experiences as STEM professionals, and find parts of their culture and lifestyle ‘mirrored’ in the speakers’ lessons of their youth and greatest challenges and accomplishments. Through the Window and into the Mirror aims to inform, inspire, and be a starting point for students as they take steps towards having careers in STEM.” See the National Museum of African American History & Culture’s page about Celebrating Black History Month 2024
African American Chemists: Academia, Industry, and Social Entrepreneurship. Collins, S.N., Ed. ACS Publications, 2021. ACS Symposium Series 1831. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1021/bk-2021-1381
“This work highlights and celebrates the contributions African Americans in the chemical sciences have made, despite racial and gender barriers. Their contributions are often overlooked in media, textbooks, and, consequently, the classroom. By highlighting biographical narratives of African American chemists, this work serves as a tool to address diversity, equity, and inclusion in the classroom and beyond. Lessons plans accompany each chapter, enabling immediate incorporation of these stories into chemistry learning objectives. This work and these tools will help the next generation of chemists see diverse examples of success.” (Publisher’s description)
Growing Diverse STEM Communities: Methodology, Impact, and Evidence. Winfield, L. L.; Thomas, G.; Watkins, L. M.; Wilson-Kennedy, Z. S.; Eds. ACS Publications, 2019. ACS Symposium Series 1328. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1021/bk-2019-1328
“An Excellent Resource for STEM Faculty, Diversity Officers, and Academic Affairs Personnel. This work uses empirical studies to examine how institutions can better attract and support students from diverse backgrounds in STEM disciplines. Covering practical topics including recruitment and mentoring and inspiring examples of innovative course programming, this book showcases specific institutions with a track record for investing in the inclusion and success of underrepresented groups. This is a valuable resource for institutions seeking to implement effective strategies to acquire, train, mentor, and retain talented individuals from historically underrepresented social groups.” (Publisher’s description)
Diversity in the Scientific Community. 2 vols. Nelson, D. J.; Cheng, H. N.; Eds. ACS Publications, 2017. ACS Symposium Series 1255-1256. Volume 1: Quantifying Diversity and Formulating Success. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1021/bk-2017-1255 Volume 2: Perspectives and Exemplary Programs. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1021/bk-2017-1256
“The two volumes of this book are partially based on three symposia held at the ACS Spring National Meeting in San Diego, March 2016. (1) Diversity-Quantification-Success? (2) How to Foster Diversity in the Chemical Sciences: Lessons Learned & Taught from the Stories of Recipients of the Stanley C. Israel Award (3) My Experience with & Advice for Improving Diversity in Chemistry. These symposia were part of the 2016 ACS activities relating to Diversity, which represented one of 2016 ACS President Donna Nelson’s presidential themes. The symposium speakers included scientists reporting original research on various aspects of diversity in science, ACS leaders, accomplished professionals, and past winners of the Stanley Israel diversity awards. Data were presented which pertained to science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM), with a particular emphasis on chemistry. The symposia were very well attended and the comments from the audience very positive.” (Publisher’s description)
We Have Been Here All Along. C&EN’s 2021 Trailblazers issue, curated by guest editor Paula Hammond, celebrates Black chemists and chemical engineers.
“Trailblazers 2021 guest editor Paula Hammond is the David H. Koch Chair Professor of Engineering and head of the Department of Chemical Engineering at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. A pioneer in nanomaterials and drug delivery, she is also the cofounder of LayerBio, an associate editor at ACS Nano, and a member of all three National Academies (Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine). Hammond is also a member of C&EN’s advisory board.
It is with great excitement that I introduce this special issue on Black Trailblazers in the chemical sciences and engineering! This issue celebrates the work and legacy of Black chemists and chemical engineers at all career stages, throughout the US, in their own voices.”
Black Scientists Then and Now: Celebrating Achievement in Chemistry. inChemistry (ACS Student Magazine), Last updated 2/3/2022.
“In honor of Black History Month, this collection features historical giants, today’s trailblazers, and voices for change.”
Forney, J. NOBCChE celebrates 50 years. C&EN, 101 (33), October 9, 2023.
“At its annual meeting, the National Organization for the Professional Advancement of Black Chemists and Chemical Engineers highlights its past while looking ahead to future progress.” Learn more about NOBCChE
“Every year we induct extraordinary Black inventors into the Black Inventor’s Hall of Fame to permanently recognize their innovative contributions to society. This website serves as a platform telling the story of talented African American innovators. We include and highlight notable advancements and projects from academia, manufacturing, and agriculture to advancements in medicine and the sciences. Our goal is to identify entrepreneurial leaders who have invented and produced groundbreaking technological advancements that improve the quality of life around the world.” See also: National Inventors Hall of Fame
