1 50 2 https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/original/e801200159105625df974c4688506459.PNG 5b4044781286f3cc48f272810814ec62 https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/original/1f72e4fc0f0a1565e9d2d4d40a7f8934.pdf 12fd031e7449d8444ec1f544a51550ca https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/original/a31a3614b1f927e7c4c49e9bbd8041b1.mp3 28cab0ea5f45b707f3e05d6402f730ce 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. OmiSoore Dryden Duration Length of time involved (seconds, minutes, hours, days, class periods, etc.) 00:54:47 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 OmiSoore Dryden, June 18, 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 2021-06-18 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_OmiSooreDryden 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. OmiSoore Dryden developed a passion for social science and health equity from an early age, influenced by her parents' professions in education and nursing. She pursued undergraduate studies in political science, sociology, and women and gender studies, focusing on racial social justice and the intersectional realities of Black queer women. Her M.A. research furthered these themes, and her Ph.D. at the University of Toronto delved into the protocols and effects of blood donation, particularly concerning Black and LGBTQ+ communities. As the James R. Johnston Chair in Black Canadian Studies at Dalhousie University, Dr. Dryden has focused on health inequities, systemic racism in healthcare, and the historical context of medical practices. During the COVID-19 pandemic, she highlighted the disproportionate impact on Black communities, advocating for equitable healthcare responses. Her research aims to build communities of care, particularly for Black LGBTQ+ individuals, and she emphasizes challenging systemic biases in health and science while fostering community-driven wellness solutions. Dr. Dryden's work is a testament to her commitment to social justice and health equity. 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_OmiSooreDryden.xml" target="blank">Click here for synced audio and transcript</a> archived https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/original/c6c1fb660300fa2461e2fb68243948dd.jpeg 0128942fc7c8a36135b01bc9057c8db9 https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/original/7d297de6485cd74ba329ad1fc07064b8.pdf f5438b602880a51e7a3c0bd7baead79c https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/original/c679def6044711926dd3d6151f2d4c37.mp3 9a3806c23a060b77e746a8d9e4eb67a7 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. Jonathan Auguste Duration Length of time involved (seconds, minutes, hours, days, class periods, etc.) 00:51:50 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 Jonathan Auguste, June 18, 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 2021-06-18 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_JonathanAuguste 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. Jonathan Auguste, born in Trinidad and Tobago, and raised in Arima, where he experienced both urban and rural lifestyles. Despite a challenging start to his undergraduate career, he excelled academically at the University of the West Indies (UWI), where he majored in biochemistry and minored in biotechnology. Encouraged by a professor, he pursued a Ph.D., publishing eight peer-reviewed papers and receiving an award for the most outstanding science dissertation at UWI. After completing his Ph.D., he moved to the U.S. for a postdoctoral position at the University of Texas Medical Branch. Dr. Auguste is now an assistant professor at Virginia Tech in the Department of Entomology. His research focuses on arbovirology, including viral discovery, vaccine development, and understanding virus-mosquito interactions. He has made significant contributions to vaccine development for viruses like Zika and studies on the impact of insect-only viruses on mosquito-borne disease transmission. Dr. Auguste is also dedicated to mentoring and supporting underrepresented minorities in STEM, actively participating in various recruitment and outreach programs. 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_JonathanAuguste.xml" target="blank">Click here for synced audio and transcript</a> archived