B-SCI | Black Science Coalition and Institute

Listen to our podcast B-Scientists on major podcast streaming services and b-sci.org/b-scientists. Listen to our first 10 episodes now and get ready for our return in late January! #Bscientists #podcast #science #stem #BSCI #scicomm

We got #grants and we are still here to help!

#Events BlackInPsych Series 1st talk: May 13th! BlackinAstro Series: May 30th! BlackInGaming #BlerdGameNFlex  06/07! B-SCI's Photo Competition: b-sci.org/photos starting August 28th!  BlackInNeuro Conference: September 10-12! See more on the several BlackInX pages!  #BlackSky #STEM #STEAM

And not just about slavery, but like Dr. Mae Jemison getting to space, or a Black Scientist solving experiments, or a simulation with Dr. Charles R. Drew or Mary Mahoney and more.

Wouldn't it be cool if a full video game was made about Black History

For example, Robert Smalls' story

Today's Google doodle is a playable video game honoring Jerry Lawson, a Black engineer who revolutionized home gaming in the 80s. We wouldn't have things like PS5s without pioneers like Jerry.

☎️ This is the phone number for the U.S. Capitol switchboard where an operator will connect you directly with the office you request. Let your members of Congress know how you feel and what you expect regarding the policies and practices being proposed and implemented in this nation; about Executive Orders that require Congressional attention; and about President Trump’s comments on Gaza and Palestinians. #WeThePeople #RaiseYourVoice

Today's Black American (Freedmen) inventor is Marian Croak. Marian Croak developed VOIP (Voice Over Internet Protocol that allowed people to speak to each other over the Internet. She is largely the reason we can speak to each other over FaceTime, Zoom, Twitter Spaces, and more. She also invented the text to donation capability. #BlackHistoryMonth

Certain things are rooted in oppression and others are rooted in finding equality. There is a difference. Choose wisely. #unity

...especially considering current situations in the USA

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We're currently focused on science writing and journalism, podcast production, and video production. No experience necessary! We'll help you learn along the way!

🚨Join our volunteer Board of Directors!🚨 We're seeking passionate scientists and storytellers to join B-SCI! DM us to learn more or send us an email at contactus@thebsci.org! #scicomm

Participants will hear back about acceptance to the Symposium by the second week of February, 2025. Please email blackhoustons@rice.edu with questions.

From Rice University: Dark Matter: STEM & The Arts in Black Houston Deadline: January 21, 2025 See the comment thread for more details! To submit a paper or panel proposal, please fill out the Call for Papers/Panels form at blackhoustons.rice.edu/call-papers. #callforpapers #stem

The symposium will take place March 27-28, 2025 at the African American History Research Center, Gregory Campus (HPL - AAHRC) and at Rice University, respectively. The conference is free and open to the public, but registration is required to attend.

Submit a 500-word abstract of the paper or panel proposal including the title of paper/panel, your name, institution/affiliation, and contact information. If proposing a panel, please list all panelists and affiliations. Please submit abstracts as a PDF.

Submissions from all career stages are allowed from various areas that include (but are not limited to): Af Am Studies, STEM fields, Architecture, Art History, Cultural Studies, Film Studies, History, Medicine, Music History, Psychology, Music history, Public health, etc.

We're on Bluesky! bsky.app/profile/b-sci.… We're shifting toward doing more science communication and journalism! And there's going to be plenty of new ways to join and experience B-SCI in the future. Follow our socials and visit B-SCI.org to keep in the loop!

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