African Americans in Science

Saturday, January 30, 2010
1-4 p.m.

This year marks the 18th anniversary of the Science Museum of Minnesota's annual African Americans in Science. At African Americans in Science, you can meet science and educational professionals, learn about what they do through interactive displays and presentations, and discover the inspiring contributions they've made to technology, education, health care, and innovation in Minnesota. Last year, visitors learned about germs, electricity, blood pressure, pollen, and weather, among others! Come to the museum on Saturday, January 30, 2010, from 1-4 p.m., to see what exciting science knowledge you can gain and what exciting science people you can meet.

Free with Science Museum admission.

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African Americans in Science is a proud partner in the Black Family Technology Awareness initiative.

African Americans in Science Resources

Library of Congress Internet Resources
An extensive list of internet resources focused on African Americans in fields of science and technology collected by the Library of Congress.

African Americans in Science
The Faces of Science: African Americans in the Sciences profiles a number of prominent African Americans in all major scientific fields.

African American Registry
The African American Registry is a nonprofit education organization established in 1999 with the goal of providing the largest depository of Black American history online. The registry is organized chronologically and is searchable by keyword, date, name, or category. You can also see what was happening on your own birthday.

Science Update Spotlight: African American Scientists
Hosted by the Science Update broadcast, Spotlight: African American Scientists profiles several contemporary African American scientists working across a range of fields.

Oxford African American Studies Center
The Oxford African American Studies Center is a subscription based research database. The Center's editorial Focus On: African Americans in Science and Technology provides a photo essay of inventions as well as primary documents of submitted patents by African American inventors.

Delta SEE
Delta SEE (Science and Everyday Experiences) is an informal science education program funded by the National Science Foundation, seeking to promote informal science and mathematics education for African American elementary and middle school age children. Segments from SEE Radio are available online, and a Kids' Corner features websites, games, and activities for kids and educators.

JustGarciaHill
JustGarciaHill, a combination of the last names of three prominent minority scientists, is a virtual community supporting and celebrating the accomplishments of minority scientists of all ethnicities. The site includes a database of biographies, community portals, career resources, and links to affiliated societies.