Roundtable on Black Men and Black Women in Science, Engineering, and Medicine

Symposium

Understanding the Implications of The SCOTUS Affirmative Action Decision: What Have We Learned, and New Approaches

January 22, 2025

12:30 PM - 3:30 PM (EST)

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Join the Roundtable on Black Men and Black Women in Science, Engineering, and Medicine on January 22 for an engaging and timely symposium exploring the far-reaching impacts of the Students for Fair Admissions v. Harvard Supreme Court decision.

Building on the insights from the November 27, 2023, symposium, Understanding the Implications of the SCOTUS Affirmative Action Decision, this event is part of an ongoing series delving into the societal and institutional repercussions of the ruling. Designed to examine how diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) policies are evolving in response to the decision, this 2-hour virtual symposium will provide an in-depth analysis of new admissions data, key trends, and innovative strategies to sustain equitable access to higher education and professional schools.

Organizing Project

Understanding the Implications of The SCOTUS Affirmative Action Decision: A Symposium Series

Contact

André N. Porter

(202) 334-2496
rtbmbw@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Workshop

Policies, Practices, and Systems to Retain and Advance Black People in SEM Keeping the Fire Burning A Workshop

November 21 - 22, 2024

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RTBMBW Nov. 2024 workshop speaker bios

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Join the Roundtable on Black Men and Black Women in Science, Engineering and Medicine for the next hybrid public workshop examining the policies, practices, and systems to retain Black people in science, engineering, and medical (SEM) professions. Discussions will explore systems of support that help increase resilience for early, middle, and late-career Black professionals across SEM fields; precipitates of attrition and persistence; and programs and policies that organizations, institutions, and decision-makers can enact to ensure Black people provide sustained contributions to the U.S. SEM enterprise.

Organizing Project

Policies, Practices, and Systems to Retain and Advance Black People in SEM: Keeping the Fire Burning - A Workshop

Contact

André N. Porter

(202) 334-2496
aporter@nas.edu

Location

National Academy of Sciences Building

2101 Constitution Ave NW

Washington DC 20418, USA

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Workshop

Systems of Engagement for Black People in the Global Scientific Enterprise: A Workshop

October 3 - 4, 2024

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RTBMBW Oct. 2024 workshop speaker bios

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The Roundtable on Black Men and Black Women in Science, Engineering and Medicine will host a hybrid public workshop on the systems and structures through which researchers engage in the global scientific enterprise, the extent to which Black people globally engage in science, engineering, and medical research and practice internationally and, ways to increase their participation. Discussions will include the systems necessary for cultivating internationally engaged researchers, opportunities for leveraging existing infrastructure globally, and ways that professional societies can catalyze the involvement of Black people in the global scientific enterprise.

Organizing Project

Systems of Engagement for Black People in the Global Scientific Enterprise: A Workshop

Contact

André N. Porter

(202) 334-2496
aporter@nas.edu

Location

National Academy of Sciences Building

2101 Constitution Ave NW

Washington DC 20418, USA

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Workshop

Inventorship, Entrepreneurship, and Systems for Nurturing Black People in Applied and Translation Fields: A Workshop

May 20 - 21, 2024

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Join the Roundtable on Black Men and Black Women in Science, Engineering and Medicine for the next hybrid public workshop examining the academic programs and environments necessary to increase the number of Black people entering and succeeding in applied, translational, and technology-focused doctoral programs and careers in life sciences, engineering and medicine. In addition, the workshop will explore the history of inventorship and entrepreneurship in the Black community, identify the variables that have led to individual achievement, and spotlight existing programs that have demonstrated success in seeding and cultivating skills in innovation and entrepreneurship throughout Black communities.

Organizing Project

Inventorship, Entrepreneurship, and Systems for Nurturing Black People in Applied and Translation Fields: A Workshop

Contact

Andre Porter

(202) 334-2946
aporter@nas.edu

Location

National Academy of Sciences Building

2101 Constitution Ave NW

Washington DC 20418, USA

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Meeting Closed

Inventorship, Entrepreneurship, and Systems for Nurturing Black People in Applied and Translation Fields: workshop planning meeting

May 14, 2024

12:30 PM - 1:00 PM (EDT)

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About

This is a closed meeting of the planning committee for the May 20-21 workshop.

Organizing Project

Inventorship, Entrepreneurship, and Systems for Nurturing Black People in Applied and Translation Fields: A Workshop

Contact

André N. Porter

(202) 334-2946
aporter@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

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Roundtable on Black Men and Black Women in Science, Engineering, and Medicine May 2024 members meeting

May 10, 2024

10:00 AM - 1:30 PM (EDT)

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About

This is a closed meeting of the members of the Roundtable on Black Men and Black Women in Science, Engineering, and Medicine.

Contact

André N Porter

rtbmbw@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Meeting Closed

Inventorship, Entrepreneurship, and Systems for Nurturing Black People in Applied and Translation Fields: workshop planning meeting

May 6, 2024

10:30 AM - 11:00 AM (EDT)

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About

This is a closed meeting of the planning committee for the May 20-21 workshop.

Organizing Project

Inventorship, Entrepreneurship, and Systems for Nurturing Black People in Applied and Translation Fields: A Workshop

Contact

André N. Porter

(202) 334-2946
aporter@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Workshop

Lighting the Spark for Pathways to Greatness for Black People in SEM: A Workshop

December 11, 2023

10:00 AM - 4:00 PM (EST)

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RTBMBW Dec. 11 Speaker Biographies

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Join the Roundtable on Black Men and Black Women in Science, Engineering and Medicine for the next public workshop to explore novel strategies for nurturing Black leaders in SEM from early education through late career. The workshop will explore pathways to leadership and excellence in academia, medicine, industry, and public service and the structures necessary to support an individual’s navigation toward long-term success in a sector. Discussions will include highlights of successful mentorship frameworks, programs, and institutional policies that have demonstrated success in developing Black leaders in SEM.

Organizing Project

Lighting the Spark for Pathways to Greatness for Black People in SEM: A Workshop

Contact

André Porter

(202) 334-2496
aporter@nas.edu

Location

National Academy of Sciences Building

2101 Constitution Ave NW

Washington DC 20418, USA

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Symposium

SCOTUS Decision: Interpreting the New Legal Precedent - A Symposium

November 27, 2023

10:30 AM - 1:30 PM (EST)

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Join the Roundtable on Black Men and Black Women in Science, Engineering, and Medicine for a symposium series investigating the impacts of the Supreme Court’s Affirmative Action decision and developing a pathway to safeguard efforts to diversify higher education in the United States. The first symposium in the series will investigate legal perspectives and nuances of the SCOTUS decision and outline necessary actions to support an inclusive higher education ecosystem. During this three-hour symposium, speakers and other participants will participate in panels and breakout sessions to develop tangible action items to advance science, engineering, and medicine diversity.

Contact

André N Porter

(202) 334-2496
aporter@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Workshop

Engaging Black Men and Black Women in the Breadth of Engineering: A Workshop

October 4 - 5, 2023

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RTBMBW in SEM--Oct. 4, 2023 workshop speaker biographies

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Join the Roundtable on Black Men and Black Women in Science, Engineering and Medicine for the next public workshop that will examine how engaging in engineering disciplines can lead to generational success in the Black community through educational attainment and social mobility. The workshop will highlight the lived experiences of Black engineers from early education through their careers, the impact of pursuing engineering as a conduit for socioeconomic mobility, and how engineering and engineering professionals can better partner with Black community organizations to support community needs and the increase of Black men and women entering engineering career pathways.
Primary objectives of the workshop include:

Spotlight the lived experiences of Black engineers from diverse backgrounds;
Explore opportunities for academic institutions, affinity associations, and other groups to cultivate a culture of anti-Black racism, belonging, and inclusion;
Highlight the breadth of career pathways and opportunities available for Black people interested in engineering and the impact of engineering on personal and community socioeconomic mobility; and
Investigate best practices and structural interventions for engaging with Black community organizations to address community needs and make pursuing careers in engineering more accessible.

Organizing Project

Engaging Black Men and Black Women in the Breadth of Engineering: A Workshop

Contact

André N Porter

(202) 334-2496
aporter@nas.edu

Location

Keck Center

500 5th St NW

Washington DC 20001, USA

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Workshop

Protecting Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Higher Education and the Workforce: A Workshop

May 1 - 2, 2023

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May 1-2 panelist biographies

About

The workshop will highlight case studies showing how various organizations use diverse criteria to ensure the inclusion of incoming students and employees from underrepresented and under-resourced populations. Additionally, the workshop will explore the impact of efforts to undermine or eliminate DEI initiatives, such as Affirmative Action, that seek to increase diversity, equity, and inclusion in SEM.

Major objectives of the workshop include:

Identify practices with demonstrated success that have led to increased diversity in student and workforce populations;
Highlight best practices in the selection process for undergraduate, graduate, and medical school admissions and industry workforce development programs; and
Explore the impact of movements to reverse legal precedents, such as Affirmative Action, on diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives in science, engineering, and medicine.

Following the workshop, a rapporteur-authored workshop proceedings will be published.

Organizing Project

Protecting Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Higher Education and the Workforce: A Workshop

Contact

André N Porter

(202) 334-2496
aporter@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Workshop

Leveraging Trust to Advance Science, Engineering and Medicine in the Black Community: A Workshop

December 15 - 16, 2022

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Speaker Biographies

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The next public workshop of the Roundtable on Black Men and Black Women in Science, Engineering, and Medicine will examine local, national, and global strategies used by community groups such as the Black church across the Black diaspora to build trust and advance issues in science, engineering, and medicine within Black communities.

Participants will provide a historical overview demonstrating the degradation of trust in scientific and medical institutions, leading to adverse health outcomes and environmental inequalities, spotlight best practices for building trust and identify actions to address emerging public health and environmental issues impacting Black communities.

Organizing Project

Leveraging Trust to Advance Science, Engineering and Medicine in the Black Community: A Workshop

Contact

André N Porter

(202) 334-2496
aporter@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Workshop

Leveraging Trust to Advance SEM in the Black Community: A Workshop

December 15 - 16, 2022

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About

This public workshop from the Roundtable on Black Men and Black Women in Science, Engineering, and Medicine will examine local, national, and global strategies used by groups such as the Black church across the Black diaspora to build trust and advance issues in science, engineering and medicine (SEM) within Black communities.

For a day and a half, workshop participants will help identify organizations that have demonstrated success in building and maintaining trust with Black communities, highlight best practices for SEM professionals to develop sustainable and effective relationships with the Black community, and examine how communication with Black communities influences trust and acceptance of SEM.

Contact

Maria Lund Dahlberg

rtbmbw@nas.edu

Location

National Academy of Sciences Building

2101 Constitution Ave NW

Washington DC 20418, USA

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

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Roundtable on Black Men and Black Women in Science, Engineering, and Medicine

Understanding the Implications of The SCOTUS Affirmative Action Decision: What Have We Learned, and New Approaches

Policies, Practices, and Systems to Retain and Advance Black People in SEM Keeping the Fire Burning A Workshop

Systems of Engagement for Black People in the Global Scientific Enterprise: A Workshop

Inventorship, Entrepreneurship, and Systems for Nurturing Black People in Applied and Translation Fields: A Workshop

Inventorship, Entrepreneurship, and Systems for Nurturing Black People in Applied and Translation Fields: workshop planning meeting