1 50 1 https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/original/14d4a106075fbb4a373c7a4539e55c53.jpg 9c2f360bbb66488edd0aa78c37dfe4da https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/original/7c09d84fc571ed531b83fef8b13b87f3.pdf 080a98354ce91ec8beb7af921d8feae9 https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/original/c344bdfd6b2db65bac89ad133aa31c87.mp3 ecae52bc216d182c9351fd5beabf60c4 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Black Excellence in STEM Oral History Project (Ms2024-072) Description An account of the resource This collection consists of oral history interviews conducted in 2021 with Black researchers. Beginning in 2021, graduate students supported by Virginia Tech's Center for Communicating Science interviewed Black professionals engaged in STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) research, asking questions about narrators’ research, career paths, advice to younger researchers, joys, frustrations, barriers, and childhood experiences. Interviews were conducted by Virginia Tech graduate students Amber Wendler, Daniel Smith, Korin Jones, Kregg Quarles, and Mika Pagani under the direction of Carrie Kroehler and Patty Raun. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2021-2022 Subject The topic of the resource Science and Technology Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Permission to publish material from the Black Excellence in STEM Oral History Project Collection must be obtained from Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ms2024-072 Rights Holder A person or organization owning or managing rights over the resource. Special Collections and University Archives, University Libraries, Virginia Tech Oral History A resource containing historical information obtained in interviews with persons having firsthand knowledge. Interviewer The person(s) performing the interview. Mika Pagani Narrator A person being interviewed during an oral history recording. Jessica Ware Duration Length of time involved (seconds, minutes, hours, days, class periods, etc.) 00:57:17 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Black Excellence Oral History with Jessica Ware, June 24, 2021 (Ms2024-072) Subject The topic of the resource Biographies. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2021-06-24 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Permission to publish materials from the Black Excellence in STEM Oral History Collection must be obtained from Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech Type The nature or genre of the resource Oral histories Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ms2024-072_JessicaWare Rights Holder A person or organization owning or managing rights over the resource. Special Collections and University Archives, University Libraries, Virginia Tech Description An account of the resource Dr. Jessica Lee Ware, born on May 12, 1977, is an entomologist currently holding a dream position at the American Museum of Natural History. Raised in Toronto by a single mother and later her father, Dr. Ware grew up in a challenging environment but found solace and inspiration in academics and nature. Her early life was marked by financial struggles and the complexities of her biracial identity. But despite these obstacles, Dr. Ware excelled in school, eventually attending the University of British Columbia (UBC), where she discovered her passion for entomology. She continued her education at Rutgers University, where she earned her Ph.D. and began her career in academia. Throughout her journey, Dr. Ware has faced numerous challenges, including racism, financial hardship, and balancing motherhood with her academic pursuits. Her determination and resilience led her to secure prestigious fellowships and a tenure-track position at Rutgers, which she eventually achieved. Dr. Ware's work extends beyond her research on dragonflies and termites; she is deeply committed to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion in STEM. References A related resource that is referenced, cited, or otherwise pointed to by the described resource. <a href="https://oralhistory-dev.cloud.lib.vt.edu/ohms-viewer/viewer.php?cachefile=Ms2024-072_JessicaWare.xml" target="blank">Click here for synced audio and transcript</a> archived