Research Guides: Black Histories and Futures in STEM: Overview

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February is Black Histories and Futures Month, an opportunity to reflect on the experiences and acknowledge the accomplishments of our Black community members. The theme for this year's opening ceremony, Threads: Weaving Black Joy and Experiences at Queen's, "speaks to the diverse tapestry of Black experiences at Queen's and the importance of layered collaboration and interconnectedness to foster sustained Black joy within our community." - Jermaine Marshall, Inclusion and Anti-Racism Advisor, Human Rights and Equity Office

Here in the Engineering and Science Library we strive to celebrate and support the achievements of Black scientists everyday. Please find within these pages inspiration and resources available in the library, at Queen's, and beyond.

Black Scientists Matter
An editorial by Malegapuru William Makgoba, Health Ombud of the Republic of South Africa, 2020
Letters to young scientists
A scientist and professor at an Ivy League university shares what he's learned about being a Black scientist
No Short Climb (video)
No Short Climb combines personal memoir with archival footage, still photography, and graphics, to present a first-hand account of the previously unknown story about the contributions of African-American scientists and technicians during the Second World War.

Making Black Scientists: a call to action by Marybeth Gasman; Nguyen Thai-Huy
Publication Date: 2019
Americans have access to some of the best science education in the world, but too often black students are excluded from these opportunities. This essential book by leading voices in the field of education reform offers an inspiring vision of how America's universities can guide a new generation of African Americans to success in science.
The Impacts of Racism and Bias on Black People Pursuing Careers in Science, Engineering, and Medicine by National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine
Publication Date: 2020
The Roundtable on Black Men and Black Women in Science, Engineering, and Medicine was launched in 2019 to identify key levers, drivers, and disruptors in government, industry, health care, and higher education where actions can have the most impact on increasing the participation of Black men and women in STEM fields. This proceedings provides a record of the workshop convened in 2020 to explore the context of their work..

Campus and Community Resources

Other Resources

Canadian Black Scientists Network
The Canadian Black Scientists Network exists to Elevate, make Visible, Celebrate and Connect Black Canadians in Science, Technology, Engineering & Math (STEM) across sectors.
National Society of Black Engineers
The NSBE envisions a world in which engineering is a mainstream word in homes and communities of color, and all Black students can envision themselves as engineers. In this world, Blacks exceed parity in entering engineering fields, earning degrees, and succeeding professionally.

Recommendations:

We welcome your suggestions and recommendations for additions to our collection. You can either contact your Subject Librarian directly, fill out our Recommend a New Collection Acquisition form, or e-mail the Engineering and Science Library directly.