Black in Natural History Museums
The principal investigator serves as the Vice President of Communications for this non-profit organization and is working to facilitate engagement with the UTA Amphibian and Reptile Diversity Research Center.
"As a community of Black museum professionals, we hope to inspire Black professionals worldwide to reimagine their relationship with the biodiversity of our planet while showcasing the vast number of career opportunities available in Natural History Museums and related areas."
Research Coordination Network: Diversity in Ecology, Evolution, Marine Science and Disease (DEEMD)
The principal investigator serves as Co-PI on an NSF RCN grant aimed at promoting collaboration and equity in ecology, evolution, marine science (EEMS) and the emerging infectious disease (EID) fields.
In collaboration with the non-profit Black Women in Ecology, Evolution, and Marine Science (BWEEMS), RCN: DEEMD will work to bridge both basic and social science approaches by 1) facilitating in-person workshops, 2) developing virtual working groups, 3) establishing and maintaining a mentorship program, and 4) generating a framework for more equity in approaches to EEMS and EID research. Early career training will be provided through webinars and seminars to support professional development, laboratory exchanges and career preparation.