BHM Weekly Highlight– Dr. Jerreme Jackson, UTK Alumni and Amira Cornish, MS Candidate
This week, the Diversity and Inclusion committee is highlighting UTK Alumni, Jerreme Jackson, and EPP MS Student, Amira Cornish!
BHM Weekly Highlight– Frederick McKinley Jones & Dr. Gladys West
This week, the Diversity and Inclusion committee is introducing two more scientists that have contributed to American culture, specifically technology. We are highlighting Frederick M. Jones and Dr. Gladys West for their impact on technology both domestic and global. Jones’s innovations revolutionized the refrigeration industry and Dr. West’s research was vital to modern technology, from GPS in phones to precision farming.
BHM Weekly Highlight– Henry Blair & John Wesley Boyd, Jr.
EPP is excited to celebrate Black History Month by recognizing the vital role of Black people in U.S. history and science. This week, we are highlighting two black scientists from the past and present, who both embody the theme of “Feeding the World”
On Valentine’s Day, Thank a No-See-Um
Our Department Head, Dr. DeWayne Shoemaker, was featured in the UT News Science & Health for his work in cacao and chocolate. Thanks to research like Dr. Shoemaker’s, we can better understand cacao production and promote the education of the topic. Dr. Shoemaker has made the journey to Belize to further his studies and has plans to do so again later this year. He also teaches the course “Chocolate—Bean to Bar”, which has received great enthusiasm from its students. Please check out the full article, titled On Valentine’s Day, Thank a No-See-Um
BHM Weekly Highlight– George Washington Carver & Dr. Michelle Samuel-Foo
EPP is excited to celebrate Black History Month by recognizing the vital role of Black people in U.S. history and science. This week, we are highlighting two black scientists from the past and present, who both embody the themes of “First” and “Groundbreaking”
Black History Month in EPP
EPP is excited to celebrate Black History Month by recognizing the vital role of Black people in U.S. history. We will be sharing historical info, resources, & virtual events all month long! Check our Twitter (@epp_tn) and calendar for updates.