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Nekesa Oliver Celebrates Student Success at Ida B. Wells Elementary School

Oct. 29, 2021—On Thursday October 28th, Ms. Harper’s 3rd grade class students at Ida B. Wells Elementary School were celebrated for their perfect attendance for nine consecutive weeks! Community Engagement Committee of the Association of Vanderbilt Black Faculty and Staff (AVBFS) member and RASR Lab team member Nekesa Oliver, surprised the 17 students with a pizza party!...

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Renã A.S. Robinson, PhD Named President of NOBCChE

Oct. 14, 2021—Renã A.S. Robinson, associate professor of chemistry and Dorothy J. Wingfield Phillips Chancellor Faculty Fellow, has been named president of the National Organization for the Professional Advancement of Black Chemists and Chemical Engineers. Read full article here

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The Power of Naïve Questions – A leading chemist reflects on the questions that drive her.

Oct. 4, 2021—Dr. Renã Robinson is featured in the Fall 2021 issue of Indiana University – Bloomington’s publication The College article “The Power of Naïve Questions A leading chemist reflects on the questions that drive her.” Read the full article here.

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