Appendix A
Workshop Agenda
REDUCING FINANCIAL BARRIERS FOR BLACK STUDENTS IN SCIENCE, ENGINEERING, AND MEDICINE: A WORKSHOP
April 19–20, 2021
9:30 AM–5:00 PM EST
9:30 AM EST Opening Remarks and Introductions
Victor Dzau, M.D., President, National Academy of Medicine
Cato T. Laurencin, M.D., Ph.D., Chair of the Roundtable
Co-chairs of the Finance and Public Engagement Action Groups
Gilda Barabino, Ph.D.
George Q. Daley, M.D., Ph.D.
Theodore Corbin, M.D., M.P.P.
Louis Sullivan, M.D.
Marc Nivet, Ed.D.
SESSION I: TALENT ACQUISITION/BEING A PROBLEM-SOLVING SOCIETY
Moderator: George Q. Daley, M.D., Ph.D.
10:00 AM Presentations
Session Objectives:
Update on the current state of affairs for Blacks/African Americans in the health professions and science and engineering fields. Understand the Black-white wealth gap and how this impedes progress of African Americans in science-related careers. Describe the historical context of the impact on federal funding in support of African Americans pursuing a career in medicine, science, and engineering fields. Highlight best practices of financial support of college students interested in careers in medicine and engineering.
Louis Sullivan, M.D.
Raj Chetty, Ph.D.
11:00 AM Q&A
SESSION II: ENGAGING PUBLIC TO IMPART CHANGE
Moderator: Theodore Corbin, M.D., M.P.P.
11:30 AM Presentations
Session Objectives:
Explore solutions that worked in the past to build and invest in Black students pursuing careers in science, engineering, and medicine. Promotion of policies to ensure the support of programs for science, engineering, and medicine. Identify the power/authoritative entities to make change.
David Satcher, M.D., Ph.D.
Sonsiere Cobb-Souza
12:30 PM Q&A
1:00 PM–1:30 PM Break for Lunch
SESSION III: CREATING OPPORTUNITIES FOR THE FUTURE
Moderator: Theodore Corbin, M.D., M.P.P.
1:30 PM Presentations
Session Objectives:
Examine the opportunities to eliminate debt burden while exploring the opportunities and contingencies in science engineering and medicine for Black men and Black women. The panelists will discuss the efforts taking place at their respective institutions/organizations and across the country.
Geoffery Young, Ph.D.
Sylvester James Gates Jr., Ph.D.
Garth Graham, M.D., Ph.D.
2:30 PM Q&A
SESSION IV: FELLOWSHIPS, PHILANTHROPY, AND INDUSTRY
Moderator: James Hildreth, M.D., Ph.D.
3:00 PM Presentations
Session Objectives:
Explore the role of industry, foundation, and philanthropic financing to advance the goal of greater diversity and inclusion in science, engineering, and medicine fields. The speakers will review the progress to date and how their specific interventions endeavor to change the landscape for the future, with highlights on measurable outcomes and objectives.
Garnesha Ezediaro (Bloomberg Foundation)
Michele Lezama, M.S., M.B.A. (NACME)
Anthony B. Iton, M.D., J.D., M.P.H. (California Endowment)
4:00 PM Discussion with Roundtable Members
4:30 PM Final Thoughts of the Day (Co-chair Remarks)
5:00 PM Day One Adjourned
DAY TWO
SESSION V: LIVE, GROW, AND THRIVE IN INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER LEARNING AS A STANDARD
Moderator: Theodore Corbin, M.D., M.P.P.
1:15 PM Presentations
Session Objectives:
Speak to the innovative programs and processes in institutions to promote success in Black students interested in science, engineering, and medicine. The panelists will describe the unique programs that support such success in Black students.
Maureen Cullins, A.M.
Wynter Duncanson, Ph.D.
Craig Sutton, Ph.D.
Byron Ford, Ph.D.
QUESTIONS:
What are your best practices and outcomes? What lessons can be learned for scaling?
2:15 PM Discussion
2:45 PM Break
SESSION VI: THE POLICIES, PROGRAMS, AND RESOURCES
Moderator: Gilda Barabino, Ph.D.
3:00 PM “Fireside Chat” with Michelle McMurry-Heath, M.D., Ph.D.
3:45 PM Remarks from Rep. Eddie Bernice Johnson
4:00 PM Closing Discussion and Remarks
4:30 PM Day Two Adjourn
