African American Chemists Academia, Industry, and Social Entrepreneurship

Stories to incorporate in chemistry and science education

This work highlights and celebrates the contributions African Americans in the chemical sciences have made, despite racial and gender barriers. Their contributions are often overlooked in media, textbooks, and, consequently, the classroom. By highlighting biographical narratives of African American chemists, this work serves as a tool to address diversity, equity, and inclusion in the classroom and beyond. Lessons plans accompany each chapter, enabling immediate incorporation of these stories into chemistry learning objectives. This work and these tools will help the next generation of chemists see diverse examples of success.

Sibrina N. Collins earned a Ph.D. in inorganic chemistry from The Ohio State University and is the Founding Executive Director of the Marburger STEM Center on the campus of Lawrence Technological University. In 2018, she received the RealMcCoy Award in Science from the Detroit Area Pre-College
Engineering Program (DAPCEP) for her leadership and public engagement efforts in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) education. Her research efforts include inorganic chemistry, chemical education, history of chemistry, and addressing inclusion and equity in the STEM fields. Dr.
Collins is an active member of the American Chemical Society (ACS), serving as an Associate Member on the National Historic Chemical Landmark (NHCL) Subcommittee. She has published in ACS journals including Inorganic Chemistry, the Bulletin for the History of Chemistry and the Journal of Chemical
Education. She has authored a book chapter in the ACS Symposium Series Volume 1370 entitled “Inorganic Chemistry: Vibranium and Marvel Studios' Black Panther,” and “Critical Mass Takes Courage: Diversity in the Chemical Sciences” published in the ACS Symposium Series Volume 1256. In 2020, Dr.
Collins' career pathway was featured in the “Career Ladder” spotlight published by Chemical and Engineering News.

Dedication

Chapter 1: Introduction, Sibrina N. Collins
Chapter 2: Dr. Bettye Washington Greene: From Tuskegee to the Dow Chemical Company, Sibrina N. Collins
Chapter 3: Dr. Nodie Monroe Washington: From Louisiana to the Procter & Gamble Company and Beyond, Nodie Monroe Washington
Chapter 4: Saint Elmo Brady and Historically Black Colleges and Universities: Preparing Students for PhDs, Richard Arthur Evans
Chapter 5: The Ball Method: A Short Film Celebrating Alice Augusta Ball, Dagmawi Abebe
Chapter 6: The Importance of Mentorship and Science Outreach to the Next Generation, Darryl A. Boyd
Chapter 7: Organic Chemistry, Consulting, and the STEM Butterfly Effect, Pamela Leggett-Robinson
Chapter 8: A Multidimensional Career in Chemistry, LaVetta Appleby
Chapter 9: Biochemistry and Leadership in Academic Affairs: When Inspiration Touches the Heart, Angela W. Peters
Chapter 10: Mentoring in Life and Science, Renã A. S. Robinson
Chapter 11: In the Rhythm of Agency, Leyte Winfiled
Chapter 12: Lessons Learned, Sibrina N. Collins

Editor's Biography
Author Index
Subject Index