Black Faculty
This page showcases some of the University of Massachusetts' excellent scientists from its Black community. In perusing this page, one can read about their important contributions in such areas as agriculture, biochemistry, biology, chemistry, engineering, geology, mathematics, microbiology, public health, and psychology.
Steve Acquah
Steve Aquah is an associate research professor in the Department of Chemistry.
Gerald Downes
Gerald Downes is an associate professor in the Department of Biology.
Peter Jeranyama
Peter Jeranyama is an extension associate professor in the Stockbridge School of Agriculture.
Karine Fenelon
Karine Fenelon is an assistant professor in the Department of Biology.
Giverson Mupambi
Giverson Mupambi is an extension assistant professor in the Center for Agriculture, Food, and the Environment.
Allecia Reid
Allecia Reid is an associate professor in the Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences.
Justin B. Richardson
Justin B. Richardson is an assistant professor in the Department of Earth, Geographic, and Climate Sciences.
Wilmore Webley
Associate Professor
Wilmore Webley is the associate dean for inclusion and engagement of the graduate school and an associate professor in the Department of Microbiology.
Nathaniel Whitaker
Nathaniel Whitaker is the Head of the Math & Statistics department.
