In May, many organizations communicated their stand against racism. At SLAS, we took these sentiments to heart and agreed. But as we contemplated the issue and what our own message should be, we had to first take a hard look at ourselves. After some research, discussion and reflection we decided to donate to the Student Programs of the National Organization for the Professional Advancement of Black Chemists and Chemical Engineers (NOBCChE). We have reached out to the association’s leaders and are working on ways we can collaborate and advance minority students in STEM fields by funding a joint scholarship that will positively impact and propel the next generation of scientists. Additionally, the SLAS Board of Directors and professional team continue to take additional steps to expand the dialogue on racism and equality.
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