1. Adams, Howard, G., Ph.D.

Mentoring Lecturer Howard G. Adams wonders why minority students frequently fall just short of making A's in their college classes. He doesn't think it's a coincidence, he believes there's a grading bias based on the evaluator's perception of how...

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2. Aguilera,Renato Ph.D.

Immunology/Molecular Biology Researcher Dr. Renato Aguilera obtained his Ph.D. from UC Berkeley in 1987 and was a tenured professor in the Department of Molecular, Cell and Developmental Biology at UC Los Angeles for close to 14 years. Dr....

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3. Alderete, John F. Ph.D.

Microbiologist John F. Alderete, Ph.D. is Professor of Microbiology at the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, where he has received over $12 million in research support and over $3 million to support minority organizations...

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4. Amos, Harold, Ph.D., (1919-2003)

Outstanding Bacteriologist, Humanist Howard G. Adams wonders why minority students frequently fall just short of making A's in their college classes. He doesn't think it's a coincidence, he believes there's a grading bias based on the evaluator's...

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5. Anderson, Winston A., Ph.D.

Professor of Biology, Howard University, 1999 E. E. Just Lecturer Winston A. Anderson has been recognized numerous times for both his scientific research and his long history of support for minority students. After receiving his Ph.D. from Brown...

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6. Ares, Manuel, Jr., Ph.D

Biologist Dr. Manuel Ares is a professor of molecular, cell, and developmental biology at the University of California (UC)–Santa Cruz. His research focuses on RNA processing and the structure and function of RNA, with special attention to the...

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7. August, Avery, Ph.D.

Immunology Researcher Avery August may look way too young to be a Ph.D., but he's definitely put in the time and effort to earn his degrees. August grew up in the Central America country of Belize, where he became captivated by the sciences "at...

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8. Ayala, Francisco, Ph.D.

Biologist, President Of Sigma Xi A biologist at the University of California at Irvine, Francisco Ayala is noted for his contributions to population and evolution genetics. He has made singular contributions not only to his discipline but to...

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9. Bargonetti-Chavarria, Jill, Ph.D.

Outstanding Cancer Biologist In 1997 President Bill Clinton presented Biologist Jill Bargonetti the Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers, the highest governmental honor bestowed on scientists at the beginning of their...

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10. Begay, Fred, Ph.D.

Nuclear Physicist, Educator By Christine Reslmaier Fred Begay is not only a scientist; he's somewhat of a celebrity: His work has been documented in the following films: Nation within a Nation (Hearst Metrotone New, 1972) In Our Native Land...

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