1 50 1 https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/original/dc8638319de69ced100fd4eb68b17055.PNG 2ab5b6d9f8beed5e35665521461e51fd https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/original/af745706b454cc08c220092e3c233fee.pdf 5eafc804fa7ed1e02e1e871bc42e07eb https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/original/7b8d38361f2bee0a0fd324d61559a837.mp3 34a66ae49f16c74737e7ceefcceb7c4b 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. Amber Wendler Narrator A person being interviewed during an oral history recording. Ela-Sita Carpenter Duration Length of time involved (seconds, minutes, hours, days, class periods, etc.) 01:04:24 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 Ela-Sita Carpenter, January 31, 2022 (Ms2024-072) Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2021-01-31 Type The nature or genre of the resource Oral histories Subject The topic of the resource Biographies. Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Permission to publish material from the Black Excellence in STEM Oral History Project must be obtained from Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ms2024-072_Ela-SitaCarpenter 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. Ela-Sita Carpenter, born in Baltimore, Maryland, grew up in a small, nature-loving family. Despite living in a cramped rowhouse, her parents fostered her early interest in nature. This passion led her to Hampton University, where she studied biological sciences. After completing her undergraduate studies, she attended Christopher Newport University for her master’s in environmental science, focusing on bat roosting behavior. Despite graduating, she felt unprepared with practical skills, leading her to various technician jobs and environmental education roles. Eventually, she pursued a Ph.D. at the University of Missouri, studying the impact of urban vacant lots on bat communities in Baltimore. In her professional journey, Dr. Carpenter has made significant contributions as an urban wildlife biologist with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service at Masonville Cove. Her role involves a unique combination of ecological research, community outreach, and education. Dr. Carpenter emphasizes the importance of outreach and communication, striving to make nature accessible and relatable to urban communities. She continues to inspire others by fostering connections between people and nature, particularly in underserved urban areas. 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_Ela-SitaCarpenter.xml" target="blank">Click here for synced audio and transcript</a> archived