Minority Affairs

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CSW’s Committee on Minority Affairs participated in NE/SE NOBCChE Regional Conference at STEMFest on April 6, 2025

The Committee on Minority Affairs was thrilled to participate in the recent NE/SE NOBCChE Regional Conference at STEMFest. As part of our outreach and engagement efforts, CMA hosted an interactive science station designed to spark curiosity and excitement about chemistry in young learners. With the enthusiastic support of student volunteers […]

CANCELED – To Be Rescheduled … Yoga + Wellness – April 19, 2025

Unfortunately, the Committee on Minority Affairs will need to reschedule the yoga event originally planned for April 19th. We apologize for any inconvenience and will announce the new date soon. Thank you for your understanding. We are doing Yoga again! The first time was such a success we decided to […]

CSW CMA Event on December 3, 2024 – Exploring Postdoctoral Programs: Unlocking Career Opportunities

Committee on Minority Affairs The Exploring Postdoctoral Programs: Unlocking Career Opportunities Panel was an incredible success! We had an outstanding virtual turnout, with participants actively engaging through thought-provoking questions and lively chat discussions. The panelists delivered invaluable insights on navigating postdoctoral opportunities whether in industry, government or academia, creating an […]

CSW CMA Networking Social on November 10, 2023, was a huge success!

The recent networking social at Busboys and Poets, organized by the CSW Committee on Minority Affairs, was a huge success. The day was super rainy, but 15 members and non-members still showed up. There were students from George Mason University, Georgetown University, University of Maryland–and from as far away as […]

CMA Sponsored Events: Youth Outreach Event April 29th and Career Day May 7th!

The Committee on Minority Affairs (CMA) held its Career Day May 7, 2023 from 2-4pm at ACS HQ in Marvel Hall, including career consultants including CSW’s Allison Aldridge, along with consultants from industry and academia. Events include, but are not limited to resume reviews, mock interviews, and career consultant speakers. Career […]

Thank You from the Committee on Minority Affairs

The Committee on Minority Affairs would like to thank everyone for submitting for National HBCUWeek! It was amazing to see and get to know members of CSW and spotlight them and their HBCU.Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) helped Black Americans pursue professional careers,earn graduate degrees, and advance their education […]

History of HBCUs

Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) were established after the Civil War to provide African Americans with access to a full education. Cheyney University, the first HBCU, was founded in 1837 by Richard Humphreys to teach African Americans skills for employment. Thereafter, most were created by philanthropist and free blacks. […]