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AJ Hinton in Forbes Magazine!
Jul. 12, 2023—Black Scientists Ask: “Why Does Science Have A Racism Problem?” The special issue was fueled by the enthusiasm of Antentor O. Hinton, Jr., a faculty member at Vanderbilt University. He reached out to Isabel Goldman, a Inclusion & Diversity Officer at Cell Press and an editor at Cell to explore the idea of a special Juneteenth...
Amber Crabtree earns NISE award
Jun. 22, 2023—On behalf of the “Neurodiversity Inspired Science and Engineering (NISE)” traineeship program, we are pleased to notify you that Amber Crabtree has been awarded an NISE Traineeship including stipend, tuition (cost-shared with your college/school), and health insurance support, beginning August 16, 2023. This award is for 12 months, with possibility of renewal if training grant...
Black scientist Antentor Hinton Jr. talks role of Juneteenth in STEM, need for diversity in field with CBS News
Jun. 21, 2023—Now an assistant professor of molecular physiology and biophysics at Vanderbilt University, in addition to his research, Hinton focuses on raising awareness around diversity in science. In March, Hinton, along with 51 other Black scientists, wrote an article in Cell, a peer-reviewed scientific journal, on the role of Juneteenth in the science field and the...
Hinton publishes cover story in ‘Cell’ highlighting challenges, solutions to reducing racism in science
Jun. 14, 2023—Antentor Hinton Jr., assistant professor of molecular physiology and biophysics, has co-authored the cover story of the June issue of Cellalong with 51 Black scientists. The article, “Juneteenth in STEMM and the barriers to equitable science,” establishes the context of Juneteenth in STEMM and discusses the barriers Black scientists face, the struggles they endure and...
Hinton on Cell’s coverage of Juneteenth
Jun. 14, 2023—Antentor Hinton Jr., assistant professor of molecular physiology and biophysics, played a seminal role in creating the June issue of the journal Cell, including the orchestration on a seven-part series within the issue that addresses the ways that the teachings of Juneteenth can be applied to STEMM. Hinton shared with us how the issue came...
Dominique Stephens receives Protein Society award
Apr. 27, 2023—Congratulations Dominique Stephens on receiving a Protein Society 2023 Diversity Equity and Inclusion Travel Award! The award includes a two-year Protein Society membership.
Zer Vue wins postdoc award
Apr. 27, 2023—Zer Vue received a Postdoctoral Scholar Award for the Microscopy and Microanalysis 2023 meeting being held in Minneapolis, Minnesota in July 2023.
A J Hinton busy with speaking engagements!
Apr. 27, 2023—The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine has invited Dr. Hinton to speak at a session held by their Action Collaborative on Preventing Sexual Harassment in Higher Education. The Action Collaborative holds an annual meeting for its members at which they convene to share, collaborate, and work with each other and experts during private sessions....
Hinton lab gets Trends in Chemistry cover
Apr. 11, 2023—Congratulations Hinton lab on getting the Volume 5, Issue 4, April 2023 Trends in Chemistry cover article for the publication titled “Catalyst for change: future of DEI in academia.”
Hinton joins Editorial Board
Mar. 14, 2023—Dr. Hinton has joined the Advanced Biology editorial board!