Greg Robinson

 

Selected Resources for Gregory Robinson

PBS page with Jim Crow Stories. The Jim Crow era was one of struggle -- not only for the victims of violence, discrimination, and poverty, but by those who worked to challenge (or promote) segregation in the South. Various individuals, organizations, and events played key roles in shaping the history books; equally important are the experiences of those who have lived to tell their own tales. These are the stories of Jim Crow.  http://www.pbs.org/wnet/jimcrow/stories.html

“Diversity in chemistry: catalyzing change”, Irving R Epstein, Nature Chemical Biology 3 (6), 299 (2007).  Full access available from Bierce Library Electronic Journals Collection. http://np7xc3zk2b.search.serialssolutions.com/. The author comments on the underrepresentation of minority students in science and medicine. It focuses particularly on African Americans, Hispanics and Native Americans. He reveals that the science dropout rate is significantly higher among underrepresented minority students (URMS) and economically disadvantaged students. He argues that all segments of the population should participate in any scientific endeavor. He enumerates measures to increase students' participation in chemistry classes.

Life Story of Percy Lavon Julian (1899-1975).  http://acswebcontent.acs.org/percy_julian/index.html#julian  Accessed Dec 13, 2011.  “The story of Dr. Julian’s life is one of courage, dedication, perseverance and triumph against overwhelming odds. Born in 1899, the grandson of slaves, Julian overcame Jim Crow segregation and a daunting series of racial obstacles to earn advanced degrees at Harvard and the University of Vienna. He went on to become a chemist of international stature, the first African-American chemist ever elected to the National Academy of Sciences.”  Forgotten Geniusa biography of Julian’s life will be shown at Bierce Library LS 154 on Feb 1, 2012 at 2:30pm.

Percy Julian was one of the great scientists of the 20th century. In a chemistry career spanning four decades, he made many valuable discoveries, for which he was awarded dozens of patents, 18 honorary degrees, and membership to the prestigious National Academy of Sciences—only the second African-American bestowed such an honor.   http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/physics/julian-the-trailblazer.html