Future Science Group marks Black History Month 2022
As part of Black History Month, the eCommunities at Future Science Group have put together a collection of interviews to explore stories of success, gain interesting insights into groundbreaking research and better understand the challenges facing Black people in STEM, straight from Black scientists.
These interviews highlight personal experiences of being Black in STEM, as we collate discussions with Black scientists from different disciplines to highlight why representation and equal opportunities within STEM are crucial. In addition, relevant eCommunities have explored this year’s theme of Black health and wellness to highlight the key barriers to progression in Black health. Join us in encouraging open and honest conversations about what it means to be a Black scientist in 2022.
- In celebration of Black History Month: A conversation with Sophia George – George talks about her research in hereditary cancer syndromes, advice for Black scientists pursuing this field, the importance of community and having fun in your research
- In celebration of Black History Month: A conversation with Adebowale Adeyemo – Adeyemo discusses the need for greater diversity in both research participants and scientists in the field of genomics and highlights the importance of mentors throughout his career
- Black History Month 2022: past motivations – this piece focuses on people’s stories and their past motivations in life that have led them to where they are today
- Black History Month 2022: overcoming hurdles – this piece focuses on the struggles people have faced working within STEM whilst building their careers and how they have overcome these hurdles
- Black History Month 2022: International Day of Women and Girls in Science – this piece focuses on celebrating the achievements of Black women who work within STEM, to highlight International Day of Women and Girls in Science 2022
- Black History Month 2022: helpful resources – this piece highlights the advice our experts have received during their careers and the resources they have found the most helpful whilst working within the STEM industry
- Black History Month 2022: achievements – this piece highlights the achievements our experts have attained in their careers whilst working within the STEM industry
- Black History Month 2022: In conversation with Esther Akinlabi – Esther speaks to us about how her interests in 3D printing began and offers insights into how scientific communities can better promote Black History Month going forward
- Black History Month 2022: In conversation with Gaffar Gailani – Gaffar outlines the history of his career, advice he would give to young Black scientists interested in 3D printing and how scientific organizations can better promote diversity and inclusivity
- Global disparities in access to COVID-19 vaccines – an interview with Boghuma Kabisen Titanji – Boghuma discusses her career and advice to young Black scientists, and then talks about the racial disparities in access to COVID-19 vaccines and what we need to do to ensure that everyone has equal access to vaccines
- Black History Month: an interview with Dr Charles C Flippen II – Charles discusses his career and experiences as a Black scientist working in neurology, places he found support and what the field of neurology can do to better help Black doctors and scientists
- Black History Month: an interview with Dr Lisa Barnes – Lisa discusses her career and experiences as a Black scientist working in neuroscience, advice to younger scientists and what her hopes are for the future of Alzheimer’s research
- Black History Month: an interview with Bradley Babuscio – Bradley discusses the value of a strong support structure when facing challenges and the importance of diversity in the advanced therapies field, from industry to clinical trial populations
Black History Month also saw the launch of a new podcast series, ‘STEM Tea’, produced by BioTechniques and hosted by Antentor Othrell Hinton Jr, Assistant Professor of Molecular Physiology and Biophysics at the Vanderbilt University (TN, USA). The series will explore on all things diversity, equity and inclusion in STEM, meeting with different guests each episode from across the spectrum of fields and people in the research community. Listen to the introductory episode here.