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Black Excellence in STEM Oral History Collection

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-2024-072

Scope and Content

This collection consists of oral history interviews with Black professionals in STEM (Science, Technology, Enginnering, and Mathematics) who had previously, and continue to work in research. The interviews were conducted by Amber Wendler, Anza Mitchell, Daniel Smith, Korin Jones, Kregg Quarles, and Mika Pagani, under the direction of Carrier Kroehler and Pattie Raun.

Dates

  • 2021 - 2022

Conditions Governing Access

The collection is open for research. Select interviews are only available on-site by request.

Use Restrictions

Permission to publish material from the Black Excellence in STEM Oral History Project must be obtained from Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech.

Extent

0.1 Cubic Feet

Language of Materials

English

Abstract

The Black Excellence in STEM Oral History Project contains 16 digital interviews and transcripts documenting the stories of Black individuals who are currently or previously were invovled in STEM reserach.

Source of Acquisition

The collection was donated to Special Collections and University Archvies in 2022 by the project managers, Carrier Kroehler and Pattie Raun.

Processing Information

The processing, arrangement, and description of the Black Excellence in STEM Oral History Project was completed in July 2024.

Title
Black Excellence in STEM Oral History Collection, 2021-2022
Status
In Progress
Author
Kristin Nivera, COH Emergency Hire
Date
2024 (CC0 1.0)
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin
Language of description note
English

Repository Details

Part of the Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech Repository

Contact:
Special Collections and University Archives, University Libraries (0434)
560 Drillfield Drive
Newman Library, Virginia Tech
Blacksburg Virginia 24061 US
540-231-6308