Commemorating Black History Month
In February, the nation commemorates Black History Month, and at Baylor College of Medicine that means a focus on key figures and milestones in medicine and research.
In February, the nation commemorates Black History Month, and at Baylor College of Medicine that means a focus on key figures and milestones in medicine and research.
In celebration of Black History Month, the Association for Graduate Student Diversity hosted a panel discussion on the “African American Journey in Science: Accomplishments, Struggles and Perseverance.” Students heard from guest speakers who gave them career advice focused on challenges they might face being students of color.
Mikiba Morehead joined Baylor College of Medicine as Title IX coordinator and student disability coordinator in April 2015 – the first person to hold these positions at Baylor. Here’s the chance to get to know a little more about Morehead and some of the initiatives she’ll be spearheading at the College.