Programs and Initiatives

Black History Month

Featuring Black Scientists and Celebrating Diversity and Equity in STEM

Black in STEM

Celebrating the Eberly College of Science's Black Students, Faculty, and Alumni

Throughout the month of February, the Eberly College of Science will be featuring stories from its Black students, faculty, and alumni as part of its celebration of Black History Month.

Led by the college's Climate and Diversity Committee and its events subcommittee in collaboration with the Office of Diversity and Inclusion and the Office of Communications, the effort aims to inform and inspire others by shining a light on these individuals’ experiences, their accomplishments, and their motivations for pursuing careers in science.

These stories are being compiled on a rolling basis as part of our ongoing efforts to promote diversity, foster inclusivity, and increase representation of those in our community who have historically been underrepresented. The stories will also be featured in the college's social media (links in footer) throughout the month, providing additional opportunities for engagement.

The Eberly College of Science encourages all of its Black students, faculty, alumni, postdocs, and staff to continue to share their stories via this Qualtrics survey set up by the Office of Diversity and Inclusion.

2025 Black in STEM Featured Profiles

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Stacey Ajala.

Stacey Ajala

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Samira Bowrey-Walters.

Samira Bowrey-Walters

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Treazure Da Breo.

Treazure Da Breo

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Kayla Dennis.

Kayla Dennis

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Farah Douglas.

Farah Douglas

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Dawn Johnson.

Dawn Johnson

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Jaden Jones.

Jaden Jones

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Jessie Lewis.

Jessie Lewis

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Nheriessa Medwinter.

Nheriessa Medwinter

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Kayla Moore.

Kayla Moore

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Alecia Smith-McLean.

Alecia Smith-McLean

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Fatoumata Sow.

Fatoumata Sow

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Milkias Teklai.

Milkias Teklai

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Rhaigan Whatley.

Rhaigan Whatley

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Denise Okafor.

Denise Okafor

 
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Brianna Alexander.

Brianna Alexander

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Robyn Dennis.

Robyn Dennis

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Jonathan Fivelsdal.

Jonathan Fivelsdal

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Shalay Foster.

Shalay Foster

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Damaris Hicks.

Damaris Hicks

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Brieyanna C. McWilliams.

Brieyanna McWilliams

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Mayonta Morrison-Jefferson.

Mayonta Morrison-Jefferson

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Chibuzo Peace Anojulu.

Chibuzo Peace Anojulu

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Alexis Ready.

Alexis Ready

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Christopher Sarpong.

Christopher Sarpong

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Andre Wallace.

Andre Wallace

 

2024 Black in STEM Featured Profiles

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Sharleen Banatte.

Sharleen Banatte

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Christina Beaubrun.

Christina Beaubrun

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Gabrielle Bilbo.

Gabrielle Bilbo

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Gabriella Chatman.

Gabriella Chatman

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Ashley Gelin.

Ashley Gelin

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Jene Goodwin.

Jene' Goodwin

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Michael Barard Manzanarez Hurtado.

Michael Barard Manzanarez Hurtado

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Shaina Johnson

Shaina Johnson

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Kofwana Lawson.

Kofwana Lawson

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Ashleigh Pyke.

Ashleigh Pyke

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Olamide Ewaoluwa Solotan.

Olamide Ewaoluwa Solotan

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Avianna Thompson.

Avianna Thompson

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Kessin Avertil.

Kessina Vertil

 
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Sheika Adams.

Sheika Adams

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Egeruoh Emeka.

Emeka Egeruoh

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Leinelle Frederick.

Leinelle Frederick

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Robert Grant.

Robert Grant

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Jasmine Graves.

Jasmine Graves

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Alexis Harman.

Alexis K. Harman

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Natasha Nesbitt.

Natasha M. Nesbitt

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Rasya Philbert.

R'Asya Philbert

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Chandra Richards

Chandra Richards

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Alexandra-Helen Rollins.

Alexandria-Helen Rollins

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Derk Simpson Jr.

Derk Simpson Jr.

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Mahagani Thomas.

Mahagani Thomas

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Alain Vaval.

Alain Raymond Vaval

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Isaiah Williams.

Isaiah Williams

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Carlon Zephirin.

Carlon Zephirin

 

2023 Black in STEM Featured Profiles

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Jeanelle Loiseau.

Jeanelle Loiseau

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Mitch Bien-Aime.

Mitch Bien-Aime

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Jaron Wharton-Mohammed.

Jaron Wharton-Mohammed

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Aminah Williamson.

Aminah Williamson

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Ashley Bolds.

Ashley Bolds

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Olivia Springer.

Olivia Springer-Hunte

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Alexandria Koehl.

Alexandria Koehl

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Serina Carrington.

Serina Carrington

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Daniel Esterkin.

Daniel Esterkin

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Teya Davis for the 2023 Black in STEM celebration.

Teya Davis

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Kaiya Grayson.

Kaiya Grayson

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Semilore Babawale.

Semilore Babawale

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Leila Filien.

Leila Filien

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Christiana Mokube.

Christiana Mokube

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Victoria Adekunle.

Victoria Adekunle

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Sophielle Silvers.

Sophielle Silvers

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Stewart Mallory.

Stewart Mallory

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Semilore Babawale.

Tawanda James Zimudzi

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Arthur Baldwin.

Arthur L. Baldwin, M.S.

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Georgia Davies.

Georgia Davies, M.D.

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Cristen Adams.

Cristen Adams, O.D.

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Mwita Phelps.

Mwita Phelps, Ph.D.

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Teralyn Carter.

Teralyn Carter, M.D.

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Markenry Benoit.

Markenry Benoit, M.B.A.

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Haikel Bogale for the 2023 Black in STEM celebration.

Haikel Bogale, Ph.D.

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Charlese Sarbeng.

Charlese Sarbeng

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 Joseph Woodson.

Joseph I. Woodson, M.P.S.

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Sheenay Pryce.

Sheenay Pryce, M.D., M.B.A.

2022 Black in STEM Featured Profiles

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Emmanuella Ajenu

Emmanuella Ajenu

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Oluwafunke Alliyu

Oluwafunke Alliyu

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Patricia Birungi

Patricia Birungi

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Madison Burnard

Madison Burnard

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Katrina Bynum

Katrina Bynum

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Azaria Davis

Azaria Davis

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Janel Dobbs

Janel Dobbs

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Aniyah Godwin

Aniyah Godwin

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Julian Jean

Julian Jean

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Kaseem Joyner

Kaseem Joyner

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Elijah Schiltz-Rouse

Elijah Schiltz-Rouse

 
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Kofi Adu

Kofi Adu

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Augustin Banyaga

Augustin Banyaga

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Brian Gardner

Brian Gardner

 
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Dale Adair

Dale Adair

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Jemar Bather writing on clear whiteboard

Jemar Bather

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Bridget Brafi

Bridget Brafi

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Tracy Collins

Tracy Collins

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Nittany Lion Statue

Robert Downing

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Nicole Gillman

Nicole Gillman

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Mahilet Gizaw

Mahilet Gizaw

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Dave Lehr

Dave Lehr

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Stephen Mayo

Stephen Mayo

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Gary W. Miles

Gary Miles

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Stephanie Morris

Stephanie Morris

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Shakira M. Nelson

Shakira Nelson

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Rashid Njai

Rashid Njai

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Troy Poff

Troy Poff

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Ryan Poole

Ryan Poole

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Linda Powell

Linda Powell

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Kelvin Rembert

Kelvin Rembert

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Philippe Rouchon

Philippe Rouchon

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Bruce B. Rush

Bruce Rush

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James Walker

James Walker

2021 Black in STEM Featured Profiles

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Donovan Brown Black in STEM landing page.

Donovan Brown

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Jaydin Hill Black in STEM landing page.

Jayden Hill

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Marquis McMillan Black in STEM landing page.

Marquis McMillan

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Monique Porter Black in STEM landing page.

Monique Porter

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Tamara Ricketts Black in STEM landing page.

Tamara Ricketts

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Jonathan Scott Black in STEM landing page.

Jonathan Scott

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Brooke Wise Black in STEM landing page.

Brooke Wise

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Destiny Wright Black in STEM landing page.

Destiny Wright

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Latisha Franklin Black in STEM landing page.

Latisha Franklin

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Colin Howe Black in STEM landing page.

Colin Howe

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Lynnicia Massenbery Black in STEM landing page.

Lynnicia Massenberg

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Dayna Patterson Black in STEM landing page.

Dayna Patterson

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Dynisty Wright Black in STEM landing page.

Dynisty Wright

 
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Squire Booker Black in STEM landing page.

Squire Booker

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Denise Okafor Black in STEM landing page.

Denise Okafor

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Aissa Wade Black in STEM landing page.

Aissa Wade

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Douglas Warui Black in STEM landing page.

Douglas Warui

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Laura Dassama Black in STEM landing page.

Laura Dassama

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Eric Gibbs Black in STEM landing page.

Eric Gibbs

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Isiah Holt Black in STEM landing page.

Isiah Holt

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Joash Lake Black in STEM landing page.

Joash Lake

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Cheri Lee Black in STEM landing page.

Cheri Lee

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Melanie McReynolds Black in STEM landing page.

Melanie McReynolds

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Ezenwa Osuagwu Black in STEM landing page.

Ezenwa Osuagwu

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Ananda Rankin Black in STEM landing page

Ananda Rankin

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Mariah Sandy Black in STEM landing page.

Mariah Sandy

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Ashley Saunders Black in STEM landing page.

Ashley Saunders

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Caitlan Surgeon Black in STEM landing page.

Caitlan Surgeon

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Cameron Venable Black in STEM landing page.

Cameron Venable

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Joseph Berry Black in STEM landing page.

Joseph Berry

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Judith Davenport Black in STEM landing page.

Judith Davenport

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David Lehr Black in STEM landing page

David Lehr

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Windsor Morgan Black in STEM landing page.

Windsor Morgan

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Ala Stanford Black in STEM landing page.

Ala Stanford

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James Stith Black in STEM landing page.

James Stith

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Jennifer Swann Black in STEM landing page.

Jennifer Swann

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Quendella Taylor Black in STEM landing page.

Quendella Taylor

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Clay Wilson Black in STEM landing page.

Clay Wilson