Diversity

BMES:

Seek to promote the appointment of a diverse staff, leadership, and board of directors that mirror the diversity of our society.
Educate the membership and staff on the value of diversity that provides practical skills in building intercultural competency and gender equality, thereby strengthening our ability to relate meaningfully across differences of gender, race, and ethnicity.
Continually seeking personal, organizational, and social transformation, with sensitivity of those marginalized by society's past and present patterns of discrimination.
Confront and dismantle discriminatory behavior wherever it may be manifest-whether individually or organizationally.
Intentionally seek partners, participants, and contributors to our programs, events, and publications that mirror the diversity of our society with special efforts to welcome those who are underrepresented.

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Mark Your Calendars!

BMES Celebration of Minorities Luncheon

When: Thursday, October 25, 2012 @ 12:00pm

Where: BMES Annual Meeting - Atlanta, GA

Women in BMES Luncheon

When: Friday, October 26, 2012 @ 12:00pm

Where: BMES Annual Meeting - Atlanta, GA

RSVP is recommended for both luncheons. For more information email Regina at regina@bmes.org.

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BMES URM (Under-Represented Minorities) Program

All agree that inclusion of minorities in the Biomedical Engineering Society structure is extremely important for the success of the profession. Inclusion is consistent with BMES's values and business objectives, the aim is to create a society in which individuals are involved, supported, respected and connected.

The idea with BMES URM Program is to take the resources and utilize them for developing solutions and creating new paradigms to take-off the feeling of isolation that most minority students, postdoral fellows, junior faculties and professional biomedical engineers experience.

Our Goal is to:

Hold educational workshops at BMES Annual Meetings

Collaborate among BMES Committees, other societies and other institution's URM Programs

Create a supportive network where everyone contributes skills and talents to benefit of BMES.

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Did You Know about MARC Travel Awards Program?

The FASEB MARC Program provides funding to support the participation of faculty/mentors and students, and poster/platform (oral) presenters at selected scientific meetings and conferences. For eligibility and requirements, click on the “Travel Awards” tab on the FASEB MARC home page. For travel award applications, click on the “Travel Awards” Scientific Meetings & Conferences” tab. The FASEB MARC awards help to defray meeting registration and travel-related expenses (lodging, transportation, per diem) associated with meeting/conference attendance.

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Co-op/INternship and Summer Research Opportunities for 2012 - Minority & Underrepresented Students

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Collaboration is key to solving daunting challenges, experts say at Minority Faculty Development Workshop

Faculty members at the United States’ universities have the challenge of both educating students and producing scientific breakthrough to address the world’s most daunting challenges, said Gary May, Dean of Georgia Institute of Technology’s College of Engineering at the opening of the 2012 Minority Faculty Development Workshop.

Minority Science Organizations

The Faces of Science
This website profiles African American men and women who have contributed to the advancement of science and engineering.

National Alliance of Black School Administrators (NABSE)
NABSE is a non-profit organization devoted to furthering the academic success for the nation's children - particularly children of African descent.

National Association for the Professional Development of Black Chemists and Chemical Engineers (NOBCCHE)
NOBCCHE is a national organization dedicated to the professional development of Black Chemists and Chemical Engineers.

National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE)
NSBE is a professional Society with the goal of increasing the number of culturally responsible Black Engineers who excel academically, succeed professionally and positively impact the community.

National Society of Black Physicists (NSBP)
NSBP promotes the professional well-being of African American physicists and physics students within the international scientific community and within society at large.

United Negro College Fund (UNCF)
UNCF's mission is to build a robust and nationally-recognized pipeline of under-represented students who, because of UNCF support, become highly-qualified college graduates.

Hispanic American Organizations

ASPIRA
The ASPIRA Association is a national Hispanic organization dedicated exclusively to developing the educational and leadership capacity of Hispanic youth.

Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU)
HACU is a national educational association that represents Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSIs). More than 400 colleges and universities committed to Hispanic higher education success in the U.S., Puerto Rico, Latin America, Spain and Portugal are represented by HACU.

National Society of Hispanic Physicists (NSHP)
NSHP promotes the professional well-being and recognizes the accomplishments of Hispanic physicists within the scientific community of the United States and within society at large.

Society for the Advancement of Chicanos and Native Americans in Science (SACNAS)
SACNAS is a society of scientists dedicated to advancing Hispanics/Chicanos and Native Americans in science. It is a national nonprofit organization of individuals and organizations interested in quality science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) research, teaching, leadership, and policy.

Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers (SHPE)
SHPE strives to form a national organization of professional engineers to serve as role models in the Hispanic community.

Society of Mexican American Engineers and Scientists (MAES)
MAES has the goal of increasing the number of Mexican Americans and other Hispanics in the technical and scientific fields.

Native American Organizations

American Indian Science & Engineering Society
AISES strives to substantially increase the representation of American Indian and Alaskan Natives in engineering, science, and other related technology disciplines.

Women Scientists Organizations

The Society of Women Engineers (SWE)
SWE is a not-for-profit educational and service organization that empowers women to succeed and advance in the field of engineering, and to be recognized for their life-changing contributions as engineers and leaders.

Women in Engineering Programs and Advocates Network (WEPAN)
WEPAN is a national not-for-profit organization working to transform culture in engineering education to attract, retain, and graduate women.

Underrepresented Minorities in Science Organizations

Great Minds in STEM
GMiS, formerly, Hispanic Engineer National Achievement Awards Conference (HENAAC), promotes Science, Technology, Engineering and Math careers especially in underserved communities.

Minorities in Science and Math - Eric
This is a site is dedicated to making it easy to find ERIC Digests that have been produced prior to the end of the former ERIC system.

National Association of Multicultural Engineering (NAMEPA)
NAEMPA works to improve the recruitment and retention of African Americans, Hispanics, and American Indians earning degrees in engineering.

National Action Council for Minorities in Engineering (NACME)
NACME provides scholarships for underrepresented minority students in engineering and provides pre-engineering study preparation and experiences for public school and community college students.

National Consortium for Graduate Degrees for Minorities in Engineering & Science, Inc. (GEM)
The National GEM Consortium provides a connection to a national network of universities and employers, which promotes the participation of underrepresented groups in post-graduate science and engineering education and the technical workforce.