Submitted by glm173 on Tue, 01/25/2022 - 20:25 Black in STEM Alumni Breadcrumb Diversity Initiatives Black in STEM 2022 Alumni Robert Downing Robert E. Downing Major and Degree: Science, B.S. Graduation Year: 1971 What motivates you to do/pursue science and/or medicine? Saving lives and futures through availability of an analytical tool that helps manage and direct users’ quality of life or endeavors. What does Black History Month mean to you? Awareness of opportunities.