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Black Microbiologists Assoc (Black In Micro)
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Increasing Visibility. Facilitating Connection. Moving Microbiology Forward. Get connected today

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Join us on November 14 at 12 PM (EST) for updates from the Board of Directors and to let us know what you would like to see from BMA in the future. Register to attend: us06web.zoom.us/webi...
Annual General Meeting. November 14, 2025. 12 - 1 pm EST. Zoom Webinar. Black Microbiologists Association.
November 13, 2025 at 4:02 PM
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Join us on November 14 at 12 PM (EST) for updates from the Board of Directors and to let us know what you would like to see from BMA in the future. Register to attend: us06web.zoom.us/webi...
Annual General Meeting. November 14, 2025. 12 - 1 pm EST. Zoom Webinar. Black Microbiologists Association.
November 11, 2025 at 10:17 PM
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Join us on November 14 at 12 PM (EST) for updates from the Board of Directors and to let us know what you would like to see from BMA in the future. Register to attend: us06web.zoom.us/webi...
Annual General Meeting. November 14, 2025. 12 - 1 pm EST. Zoom Webinar. Black Microbiologists Association.
November 10, 2025 at 1:33 AM
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🎉 Congrats to the winners of Black In Micro’s 2025 Research Symposium! 🏆 Long Talk: Dr. Hamilton Green. Flash Talk: 1st–Nazik Elmekki, 2nd–Justin Duruanyanwu, 3rd–Aureliana Chilengue. Thanks to Nature Microbiology & Microbiology Society for award prizes!
"BLACK IN MICRO WEEK ECR PRIZE WINNERS". "Long talk prize: Hamilton Green, PhD of Association Public Health Laboratory" next to a photo of Hamilton. Underneath "3-minute flash talk winners", with 3 photos of the first, second and third prizes winners, left to right. Nazik Elmekki, University of Chicago; Justin Duruanyanwu, Pirbright Institute; Aureliana Chilengue, Nottingham Trent University. Prizes kindly provided by Nature Microbiology and the Microbiology Society journals Microbiology and Microbial Genomics.
October 30, 2025 at 2:23 PM
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Want to help #BlackInMicro grow? Take our survey at: tinyurl.com/SurveyBiM25 (see link in bio) 🌟 Let's make the community stronger together. Feel free to take it once or after each event, we'd love to hear from you!
Flyer with a blue gradient background asking for feedback on Black in Micro Week 2025. Large text at the top reads "How did we do?" A heart-shaped graphic filled with microorganisms displays "BLACK IN MICRO WEEK 2025 with "October 14-16" and "#HARMONY" surrounding it. Below, text encourages completing a short survey to help the organization learn and grow. "Link in bio" appears at the bottom.
October 27, 2025 at 8:04 PM
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Thank you to everyone who has joined, backed us, and participated. Your impact goes beyond a hashtag; it's a lasting legacy. To keep #BlackInMicro alive, Donate: tinyurl.com/GiveBiM and Register to attend: linktr.ee/BlackInMicro (see links in bio) #BiMWeek2025
A flyer with a dark blue and black gradient background, with faint microbes decorating it. In the middle is a large yellow glowing "5" and underneath it reads "years of #BlackInMicro"
October 17, 2025 at 12:37 PM
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Want to help #BlackInMicro grow? Take our survey at: tinyurl.com/SurveyBiM25 (see link in bio) 🌟 Let's make the community stronger together. Feel free to take it once or after each event, we'd love to hear from you!
Flyer with a blue gradient background asking for feedback on Black in Micro Week 2025. Large text at the top reads "How did we do?" A heart-shaped graphic filled with microorganisms displays "BLACK IN MICRO WEEK 2025 with "October 14-16" and "#HARMONY" surrounding it. Below, text encourages completing a short survey to help the organization learn and grow. "Link in bio" appears at the bottom.
October 16, 2025 at 11:49 PM
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🔬🧫 Microbiology job seekers! Go to BMA Job Board to view open positions. Have a vacancy to fill? Posting instructions also available (scroll to bottom). blackinmicrobiology....
Webpage screenshot of the Black Microbiologists Association job board. The page lists five academic job postings with institution names, locations, and posting dates. Listings include Hofstra University, NYU Langone Health, University of Chicago, Rice University, and University of British Columbia. The interface features a yellow and blue theme with top navigation links labeled About Us, Membership, Directory, Events, and Newsroom. Buttons for Donate, Contact Us, and Job Board are located in the upper right corner.
October 16, 2025 at 9:33 PM
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While our event is free, donations of any size are welcome and greatly appreciated. Show your support by giving here: tinyurl.com/GiveBiM. Ready to participate? Go to linktr.ee/BlackInMicro to 1) Register, 2) Login & enjoy! (all links in bio).
A flyer with a dark blue and black gradient background, with five faint microbes decorating it. White bold text, in a curved line reads "Do you want to see more from us?" Beneath it is the BMA logo, and yellow neon style text saying "Donate". Undeneath that in bold white text it says "to support our mission of equity in microbiology. Link in bio"
October 16, 2025 at 8:36 PM
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Thank you for participating in Black In Micro Week 2025! We can't express how much it's meant having you as part of our community. If you'd like to join our efforts to keep BiM Week growing, donate here: tinyurl.com/GiveBiM and stay connected with BMA: linktr.ee/BlackInMicro (all links in bio)
A flyer with a dark blue and black gradient background, with faint microbes decorating it. In the middle is a large yellow glowing "5" and underneath it reads "years of #BlackInMicro"
October 16, 2025 at 8:35 PM
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We're wrapping up Black In Microbiology Week 2025 with immense gratitude for our dedicated volunteers. 🙌 Working together has been an incredible journey advancing microbiology. 🌟 Keep shining. We couldn't have done it without you!
A promotional image for "Black in Microbiology Week 2025" featuring volunteers. The image has a black background with scientific illustrations of microorganisms. At the top, a blue banner reads "BLACK IN MICROBIOLOGY WEEK 2025 VOLUNTEERS." Below, thirteen individual headshots are arranged in hexagonal frames forming a honeycomb pattern. At the bottom center, a logo says "BLACK IN MICRO WEEK 2025" with the dates "October 12–16" and hashtags "#HARMONY" and "#BIMWeek2025."
October 16, 2025 at 8:00 PM
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Just finished our Social Hour and #BiM 2025 is officially coming to an end, Happy Black In Micro Week everyone!
Screenshot of a virtual meeting with nine participants. The top row shows three smiling individuals, two wearing glasses and one wearing a headscarf and glasses. The middle row includes four participants: one wearing a headscarf and glasses, one with a "Black Microbiologists Association" background, one displaying only the name "Kerene Severe," and one with a professional headshot. The bottom row shows one person sitting on a couch and another smiling while wearing glasses.
October 16, 2025 at 7:53 PM
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Join after the workshop for a final celebration of #BiMWeek 2025. We truly can't wait to meet you! Come to our networking session - where we'll connect, collaborate, and honor ideas together. Register & Login: linktr.ee/BlackInMicro

Support BMA by donating: tinyurl.com/GiveBiM (links in bio)
The summarised schedule of Black in Micro Week 2025, October 14-16. All times are in Eastern Standard Time. Mon 14: Pathways for Change. Welcome and Keynote Address 12pm. Marian Johnson-Thompson, PhD. Panel Discussion: Finding Black Spaces in STEM, 1:15-2:15 PM. Weds 15, Careers & Research: ECR Symposium 9-12 PM. Panel discussion: Navigating Careers in Microbiology 2-3 PM. Thurs 16, Community: Panel Discussion - Empowering Your Science 12-1:15 PM. Workshop: Science in Action, Zine Creation 1:30-2:30. Social hour: networking and community building 2:45-3:45. Register to take part!
October 16, 2025 at 7:00 PM
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Happy Black In Micro Week ✨ Have some time between sessions? Visit www.blackinmicrobiol... for more on our vision, mission, and membership benefits! 💛💙 (link in bio)
A screenshot of the Black Microbiologists Association new webpage. It feature a photo of a Black scientist looking down a microscope, overlaid by "Black Microbiologists Association" in the top left of the page in yellow text. Tabs for "About Us", "Membership", "Directory", "Events" and "Newsroom" appear in the top right corner in yellow text. Above them are three buttons: "Donate", "Contact Us" and "Job Board". A headline "Microbiology Matters" appears beneath the photo.
October 16, 2025 at 5:05 PM
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Up Next: Get your supplies ready for #BlackInMicro's ZINE making workshop with Aaron Davis! In Whova, visit "Resources" and checkout the supplies list under "Documents." Register & click "Attend Now" when you're ready to join: linktr.ee/BlackInMicro
October 16, 2025 at 5:04 PM
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Happening next ✨ A special workshop with Aaron Davis, MPH, CHES. 🚀 Get ready to explore Zines & storytelling in Public Health. Register & login when you're ready to attend: linktr.ee/BlackInMicro.

Donate to support us: tinyurl.com/GiveBiM (all links in bio)
Black in Microbiology Week 2025 Science In Action Workshop – Community: Exploring Creativity, Storytelling and Public Health Communications through Zines. Led by Aaron Davis, MPH, CHES (University of Washington). Event time: 1:30–2:30 PM EST, Oct. 16, 2025.
October 16, 2025 at 5:00 PM
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Don't miss out on the latest updates during #BlackInMicroWeek! Get the Whova app here: linktr.ee/BlackInMicro. Remember to sign-up first by registering - check the linktree (see bio) for details.
Screencapture of the Agenda page for Black In Microbiology Week 2025. Buttons are shown to click on to Register or Download the App. We are excited for you to join us for Black in Micro Week 2025, a fully virtual event taking place October 14-16, 2025. This year's theme, HARMONY, celebrates collaboration, resilience, and the shared experiences that empower.
October 16, 2025 at 3:30 PM
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We're back for Day 3: COMMUNITY Day 🥳 Soon, Black In Micro presents Dr. Adekola, Senator Shevrin Jones, Ashley Robinson & Dr. Thompson in a powerful panel. Pre-register today: linktr.ee/BlackInMicro. Donate to support: tinyurl.com/GiveBiM (links in bio)
October 16, 2025 at 2:50 PM
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We are grateful for the support from our sponsors! 🙌🏾 Thank you for being a vital part of our community. Your generosity has made Black In Microbiology Week 2025 a huge success.
“BLACK IN MICROBIOLOGY WEEK 2025 SPONSORS” followed by logos and names of American Society for Virology, Burroughs Wellcome Fund, and Nature Microbiology. Additional ECR Symposium prizes provided by Microbiology Society journals: Microbiology and Microbial Genomics. Hashtags at the bottom read “#HARMONY” and “#BIMWeek2025.”
October 16, 2025 at 2:33 PM
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During #BlackInMicro Week, we are celebrating HARMONY: honoring collaboration, resilience & shared experiences. Join us to amplify Black scientists, to grow careers & community. Register & Login when you're ready to attend: linktr.ee/BlackInMicro. Donate: tinyurl.com/GiveBiM (links in bio)
Black in Microbiology Week 2025. Black Microbiologists Association. Central yellow box with patterned design displays the word “HARMONY” in bold black letters. Below, an acrostic poem defines each letter: H – Hope, A – Alliance, R – Resilience, M – Mutual Support, O – Optimism, N – Nurturing, Y – Yielding Progress.
October 16, 2025 at 2:00 PM
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Check out our Linktree for a convenient way to complete your #BlackInMicro checklist all in one spot: linktr.ee/BlackInMicro (link in bio)

1. Pre-register (it's free!)
2. Support us by donating
3. Grab the Whova app
4. Log in when you're ready to attend an event. We'll see you there!
A webpage under the handle @BlackInMicro featuring a list of buttons: “Watch the Promo Video,” “Register,” “Donate,” “Agenda | Download App,” “Attend Now,” “Take our Survey,” “Join BMA,” “Shop Merchandise,” and “Website.” Some buttons include small images and all have three vertical dots on the right.
October 16, 2025 at 12:45 PM
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Thank you to everyone who has joined, backed us, and participated. Your impact goes beyond a hashtag; it's a lasting legacy. To keep #BlackInMicro alive, Donate: tinyurl.com/GiveBiM and Register to attend: linktr.ee/BlackInMicro (see links in bio) #BiMWeek2025
A flyer with a dark blue and black gradient background, with faint microbes decorating it. In the middle is a large yellow glowing "5" and underneath it reads "years of #BlackInMicro"
October 16, 2025 at 12:37 PM
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Welcome to Day 3 of Black In Micro Week! 🎉 Don't miss today's free events - simply click the linktr.ee/BlackInMicro to 1) Register and 2) Login. Everyone is welcome to join! Show your support by donating at tinyurl.com/GiveBiM (all links in bio). #BlackInMicro #BiM2025
The summarised schedule of Black in Micro Week 2025, October 14-16. All times are in Eastern Standard Time. Mon 14: Pathways for Change. Welcome and Keynote Address 12pm. Marian Johnson-Thompson, PhD. Panel Discussion: Finding Black Spaces in STEM, 1:15-2:15 PM. Weds 15, Careers & Research: ECR Symposium 9-12 PM. Panel discussion: Navigating Careers in Microbiology 2-3 PM. Thurs 16, Community: Panel Discussion - Empowering Your Science 12-1:15 PM. Workshop: Science in Action, Zine Creation 1:30-2:30. Social hour: networking and community building 2:45-3:45. Register to take part!
October 16, 2025 at 12:18 PM
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Want to help #BlackInMicro grow? Take our survey at: tinyurl.com/SurveyBiM25 (see link in bio) 🌟 Let's make the community stronger together. Feel free to take it once or after each event, we'd love to hear from you!
Flyer with a blue gradient background asking for feedback on Black in Micro Week 2025. Large text at the top reads "How did we do?" A heart-shaped graphic filled with microorganisms displays "BLACK IN MICRO WEEK 2025 with "October 14-16" and "#HARMONY" surrounding it. Below, text encourages completing a short survey to help the organization learn and grow. "Link in bio" appears at the bottom.
October 15, 2025 at 11:54 PM
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Missed the Research Symposium? No worries. Catch up on all sessions from yesterday & today! You can also explore Pathways for Change, the Keynote, and Careers Panel. Donate to support open-access events for all. Register & click "Attend Now" to watch: linktr.ee/BlackInMicro
Screenshot of a LinkedIn post by Enycé Fairbanks, a Hopkins PREP Scholar and aspiring PhD student. The post announces a presentation at 11:40am EST and highlights the kickoff of Black in Microbiology Week 2025 with a keynote by Dr. Marian Johnson-Thompson titled “The Persistent Journey of Black Microbiologists: Where We Have Been and Where We Must Go.” An earlier post from 4 days ago also mentions Enycé speaking at the event. The LinkedIn interface shows navigation icons for Home, Video, My Network, Notifications, and Jobs.
October 15, 2025 at 11:04 PM