Celebrating the Contributions of African-American Scientists Past and Present

Celebrating the Contributions of African-American Scientists Past and Present

Victoria Gross
EDI Event
  • Event Date: 
    Monday, February 4, 2019 - 2:00pm to 3:30pm
  • Event Location: 
    National Library of Medicine, Lister Hill
  • Event Speaker(s): 
    • Dr. Christopher Williams
    • Jerry Sheehan
    • Patricia Flatley Brennan, RN, Ph.D.
    • Roland Owens, Ph.D.
    • Danny Dickerson
  • Event Host(s): 
    The Office of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI)
    The National Library of Medicine (NLM)
    The NIH Network of African American Fellows

In recognition of Black History Month, The Office of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI), The National Library of Medicine (NLM) and the NIH Network of African American Fellows will host “Celebrating the Contributions of African-American Scientists Past and Present.” The event features an exhibit showcasing images and the contributions of African-American scientists from the NIH as well as other historic African-American scientists and will provide an opportunity for the NIH community to come together and celebrate the accomplishments of scientists and their roles in the advancement of biomedical research.

Agenda

  • 2:00pm
    Christopher Williams, Ph.D., STEM Education Specialist at the National Museum of African American History and Culture, Former NIH Postdoctoral Trainee & President, The Network of African American Fellows at the NIH (NAAF)
  • 2:10pm
    About the Exhibit: Roland A. Owens, Ph.D.,Assistant Director, Office of Intramural Research, National Institutes of Health
  • 2:15
    NLM, Remarks: Patricia Flatley Brennan, RN, Ph.D., Director, National Library of Medicine, National Institutes of Health
  • 2:25pm
    Closing Remarks: Danny Dickerson, Director, Division of Diversity and Inclusion, Office of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion, National Institutes of Health

Ribbon Cutting and Reception Following