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Black Faculty in STEM

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.

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Featured Faculty

Steve Acquah

Associate Research Professor

Steve Aquah is an associate research professor in the Department of Chemistry. 

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Gerald Downes

Associate Professor

Gerald Downes is an associate professor in the Department of Biology.

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Karine Fenelon

Assistant Professor

Karine Fenelon is an assistant professor in the Department of Biology.

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Peter Jeranyama

Extension Associate Professor

Peter Jeranyama is an extension associate professor in the Stockbridge School of Agriculture. 

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Giverson Mupambi

Extension Assistant Professor

Giverson Mupambi is an extension assistant professor in the Center for Agriculture, Food, and the Environment.

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Allecia Reid

Associate Professor

Allecia Reid is an associate professor in the Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences.

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Justin B. Richardson

Assistant Professor

Justin B. Richardson is an assistant professor in the Department of Earth, Geographic, and Climate Sciences. 

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Wilmore Webley

Associate Dean for Inclusion and Engagement, The Graduate School
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.

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Nathaniel Whitaker

Professor, Math & Statistics department

Nathaniel Whitaker is a professor in the Math & Statistics department.

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