Roundtable on Black Men and Black Women in Science, Engineering, and Medicine
Established in 2019, the Roundtable on Black Men and Black Women in Science, Engineering, and Medicine (SEM) convenes a broad array of stakeholders that focus on the barriers and opportunities encountered by Black men and Black women as they navigate the pathways from K-12 and postsecondary education to careers in SEM. Through meetings, public workshops, and publications, the Roundtable advances discussions that highlight promising practices for increasing the representation, retention and inclusiveness of Black men and Black women in SEM.
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Leveraging Trust to Advance Science, Engineering, and Medicine in the Black Community: Proceedings of a Workshop
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·2025
For many Black Americans, trust in science, engineering, and medicine (SEM) institutions is affected by historic and current contexts, with significant consequences including exacerbating health and economic inequities for this population. Many SEM professionals recognize the importance of building...
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