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Appendix E-24: National Organization for the Professional Advancement of Black Chemists and Chemical Engineers Written Testimony
Pages 256-259

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From page 256...
... NOBCChE resulted from a meeting in April 1972 of an Ad Hoc Committee of seven African American scientists and engineers. All seven of those progressive scientists were also male.
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From page 257...
... Since African American women have very different hair and skin types compared to those of their Caucasian counterparts, the hairstyles and the products they use are not the same. It is a significant challenge for a new graduate or young professional to find a fashion style that they feel comfortable wearing and yet that is acceptable to the conventional scientific community.
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From page 258...
... The organization has held national meetings every year since then. The national meetings provide opportunities for Black chemists and chemical engineers to discuss issues of significance to their careers, to present technical papers, to mentor high school students, undergraduates, and graduate students in the areas of science and technology, and to present several fellowships to deserving graduate students.
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From page 259...
... Women of Color in Science – Recommendations Success in dealing with the challenges faced by women of color in science hinges on education and training for the scientific community and support for the women of color in science. The key to encouraging women of color to be successful in science and engineering is ensuring they get to know other women of color "who look like me" but who have succeeded and, thus, they will know "I can too." Members of the scientific community-at-large need to be trained to eliminate discriminatory actions and to improve the atmosphere in the workplace for all employees.
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