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Spring Issue 2007
African American Toxicologists Special Interest Group
is Forming
Efforts have begun to organize an African American Toxicologists
Special Interest Group (SIG) to provide an opportunity for networking,
mentoring, recruitment, retention, and community outreach for minority
scientists in the field of toxicology.
The objectives of the African American Toxicologists
SIG will be to:
- Establish an infrastructure for networking, mentoring, and recruiting.
a. Provide a forum for disseminating information about career and
professional development opportunities for African American scientists
b. Design programs that address the professional needs and advance
the careers of African American scientists during all stages of
development
- Increase SOT membership and participation among African American
attendees at the SOT Annual Meeting.
a. Increase African American membership within SOT
b. Promote active participation of African American scientists in
SOT initiatives
- Support the Society's effort in the recruitment of African American
scientists.
a. Educate the community about scientific careers in toxicology
- Establish a mechanism to work with the lay community and address
issues of environmental justice.
a. Leverage SOT expertise on issues affecting the African American
community
b. Facilitate a better understanding of the impact of toxicology
in African American communities
The organizing committee is interested in hearing from you regarding
your interest in this group and its objectives. Please contact Elena
Braithwaite, Kenneth Olden, or Marcia
Lawson.
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