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André Noel Porter @anporter_

@HowardU alumnus. Lover of all things SciFi. Proud D.C. native. My opinions are my own.

Joined April 2016
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André Noel Porter retweeted
National Academies@theNASEM
18 Nov 2024
Effective systems, policies, and practices can help alleviate the significant challenges Black professionals face in science, engineering, and medicine (#SEM) fields. Examine ways to support resilience for Black people in SEM on November 21 – 22: ow.ly/J3Bo50U6rgi
A graphic with the text, "Policies, Practices, and Systems to Retain and Advance Black People in SEM, a workshop on November 21 – 22."

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Jennifer L. Porter@Now_Jenn
2 Nov 2024
Thank you @GirlsIncDC! Honored to be recognized by such an amazing organization! #StrongSmartBold ❤️
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National Academies@theNASEM
1 Oct 2024
To what extent do Black people globally engage in scientific research and practice internationally, and what are some ways to increase their participation? Explore systems to cultivate internationally engaged researchers on October 3 – 4: ow.ly/cafj50TyYkG
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National Academies@theNASEM
16 Aug 2024
Our new report examines ways to develop the research capacity of minority-serving institutions (MSIs) and identifies actions that can promote their participation in #DefenseResearch Learn about the report at our August 20 webinar: ow.ly/EZKX50SYyV5
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André Noel Porter retweeted
National Academies@theNASEM
16 May 2024
Support through education, industry, and scientific societies can help to increase the number of Black people in applied and translation fields and nurture entrepreneurship and innovation in Black communities. Learn more at our May 20 – 21 workshop: ow.ly/uNgx50RGZyH
A graphic with the text, "Inventorship, Entrepreneurship, and Systems for Nurturing Black People in Applied and Translation Fields, a workshop on May 20 from 10 AM to 4 PM and May 21 from 9 AM to 2 PM Eastern Time."

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Building Defense Research Capacity at Historically Black Colleges and Universities, Tribal Colleges and Universities, and Minority-Serving Institutions:  Proceedings of Three Town Halls nap.nationalacademies.org/ca…
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American Scientist@AmSciMag
28 Feb 2024
HBCUs promote their legacy of training science professionals as proof of students’ potential to overcome systemic roadblocks to their success. #BlackHistoryMonth Read more: americanscientist.org/articl…
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Sesame Street
@sesamestreet
20 Feb 2024
Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) are living legacies that continue to uplift and empower individuals as they provide a diverse community of scholarship and culture. Join us as we explore the history of these uniquely American institutions! #BlackHistoryMonth
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André Noel Porter retweeted
National Academies@theNASEM
7 Dec 2023
Novel strategies — including successful #mentorship frameworks, programs, and institutional policies — can help nurture Black leaders in science, engineering, and medicine (SEM). To learn more, register for our workshop on December 11: ow.ly/rfgr50QfZ1P
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André Noel Porter retweeted
White House HBCUs@WHI_HBCUs
27 Nov 2023
WeHBSeeU TV coming January 2024 @WeHBSeeUTV @WSSURAMS @BScotia1867 @JCSUniversity @ClaflinUniv1869 @uncfsu @1881MorrisBrown @SAU_News @DenmarkTechSC @Morehouse
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National Academies@theNASEM
20 Nov 2023
Our new symposium series will investigate the impacts of the Supreme Court’s recent #AffirmativeAction decision and how to safeguard efforts to diversify #HigherEducation in the U.S. Join us November 27 for our first symposium: ow.ly/23nF50Q8mkf
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André Noel Porter retweeted
ASM
@ASMicrobiology
20 Oct 2023
Black in Microbiology Week 2023 starts on Oct. 23! Join this free, online conference organized by @BlackinMicro. This year’s programming features networking opportunities and live sessions. ASM is a proud sponsor of #BlackInMicroWeek. Register now! asm.social/1wo
Schedule for Black in Micro Week 2023. All times EST. -Monday Oct. 23, STEM Education. Sessions: Keynote address, 9 a.m. Panel: "Where do we go from here?”, 1 p.m. -Tuesday Oct. 24, Early Career Research. Sessions: Symposium featuring Black microbiologists from across the world, 9 a.m.-12 p.m. -Wednesday Oct. 25, Careers. Sessions: “Where the jobs at?”, 12-1 p.m. Exploring industry and government sector jobs. -Thursday, Oct. 26, Community. Sessions: Antimicrobial Resistance panel, 9-10 a.m. U.N.I.T.Y. panel, 12-1 p.m.

ALT Schedule for Black in Micro Week 2023. All times EST. -Monday Oct. 23, STEM Education. Sessions: Keynote address, 9 a.m. Panel: "Where do we go from here?”, 1 p.m. -Tuesday Oct. 24, Early Career Research. Sessions: Symposium featuring Black microbiologists from across the world, 9 a.m.-12 p.m. -Wednesday Oct. 25, Careers. Sessions: “Where the jobs at?”, 12-1 p.m. Exploring industry and government sector jobs. -Thursday, Oct. 26, Community. Sessions: Antimicrobial Resistance panel, 9-10 a.m. U.N.I.T.Y. panel, 12-1 p.m.

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National Academies@theNASEM
29 Sep 2023
Engaging in #engineering can create opportunities for socioeconomic mobility and educational attainment in the Black community. Explore the impact of engineering and ways to support Black men and women in engineering at our October 4 webinar: ow.ly/Ru9n50PPJF4
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Sean Savett Archived
@NSC_Spox46
26 Sep 2023
Following up on his commitments made at the #USAfricaLeadersSummit, today @POTUS announced the inaugural members of the President’s Advisory Council on African Diaspora Engagement in the United States. whitehouse.gov/briefing-room…

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I am attending Black in Microbiology Week 2023. Download the Whova event app here whova.com/xems/apis/opengrap…
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Caroline Orr Bueno, Ph.D
@RVAwonk
23 Jul 2023
“Women earn more than 50% of PhD’s, but receive only 39% of postdoc fellowships & 18% of professorships.[..] The more decorated a male scientist is, the fewer women he trains, and universities hire their junior faculty members from these elite men’s labs.” theatlantic.com/ideas/archiv…

Women Scientists Have the Evidence About Sexism

Centuries of bias have impeded the advance of human knowledge.

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André Noel Porter retweeted
National Academies@theNASEM
26 Jun 2023
Minority-serving institutions (MSIs) are positioned to make strong and uniquely important contributions to defense research. Join us June 28 - 29 for the culminating meeting of our workshop series on increasing #DefenseResearch capacity at #MSIs: ow.ly/t9o550OVPzF
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It’s been a long time since I’ve been on the hill for work but glad to attend this important briefing.
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Happening now! Building Defense Research Capacity at HBCUs, TCUs, HSIs and ANNHSIs: Town Hall on Transformational and Transactional Culture Shifts for Capacity Development (April 24 and 25) View the agenda: bit.ly/3mXGrgf Link to live stream: bit.ly/44alXSq
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Vice President Kamala Harris Archived
@VP46Archive
26 Mar 2023
It's my great honor to be on the continent of Africa – first here in Ghana, then to Tanzania and Zambia. I look forward to meeting with leaders, young people, and entrepreneurs as we work together to invest in the innovation and ingenuity across the continent.
Vice President Harris gives remarks during an arrival ceremony at Kotoka International Airport in Accra, Ghana.

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