Building Infrastructure Leading to Diversity
Ask almost anyone on the McNichols Campus if they have heard of Semaj Shelton, chances are they will say yes. He is an academically-talented student-athlete and an active volunteer. Semaj joins ReBUILD alumna, Amber Abram, who earned the award in 2021. On and off the track, where he is a strong sprinter, Semaj is a humble Read More …
Drinking and driving kills 28 people a day in the United States, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). One Detroit Mercy student is working to change that. Tariq Masri-Zada, a senior Biology major, is researching the effects of even small amounts of alcohol and drugs on response time of drivers. A ReBUILDetroit Read More …
Detroit Mercy President Antoine M. Garibaldi was recently featured on the podcast, “Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion through Film, Video, and Podcast,” a new podcast series from ReBUILDetroit. Garibaldi joined former Henry Ford College Learning Lab associate and podcaster Roosevelt Belton, Jr. for the podcast and discussed the ReBUILDetroit initiative and its impact on the metro Read More …
It is with a heavy heart that we share news of the passing of ReBUILDetroit graduate, Victoria Krajcz, Biology ’21. Victoria was on her way to fulfilling her dream of becoming a doctor. She was admitted to Wayne State University school of medicine fall of 2021. Victoria was a beautiful person and an important member Read More …
ReBUILDetroit held a freshman Signing Day on March 3, 2021, to welcome the incoming cohort of ReBUILDetroit scholars on Detroit Mercy’s campus. The event consisted of a scholar panel comprised of current students and a photo opportunity of each signee in attendance. Airik Sanders, Program Community College Coordinator, and Recruiter organized the event to celebrate Read More …
Margaret Iwu has yet to take her first class at University of Detroit Mercy, but she already has boundless dreams for her future. “Ever since I started watching sports, I always wanted to work at the Mayo Clinic or any environment with athletes,” she said. Through the ReBUILDetroit program, Detroit Mercy is helping Iwu realize Read More …
Mitchell Mims graduates this month with credentials most students graduating with a bachelor’s degree in biology don’t have: A published research paper in a national, peer-reviewed journal. Mims is one of several people listed as authors of an article in Digital Medicine, a medical journal affiliated with the well-respected scientific journal Nature. The paper discusses Read More …
The 2019 Annual Biomedical Research Conference for Minority Students (ABRCMS) was held November 13-16 in Anaheim, California. This was the 19th iteration of the conference and its purpose is to increase representation of underrepresented minorities in science, technology, engineering and mathematics. During the four-day conference, students that attend have the opportunity to present their Read More …
Atrazine is one of the most commonly used agricultural chemicals or herbicides in the US Midwest. It is applied heavily to corn crops to control growth of weeds and increase yields. The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) sets the 10 parts per billion (ppb) limit on atrazine in streams and rivers; however, concentrations >300 ppb have been reported. Rachelle M. Belanger PH.D., and her lab Read More …
The 2019 ReBUILDetroit Professional Development Day took place Saturday, September 14, at Wayne State University. Previously titled “Fall Research Day” Professional Development Day allows scholars an opportunity to present their faculty-mentored research, engage in workshops and interact with industry professionals such as Riana Elyse Anderson, Ph.D. The 2019 plenary speaker, Riana Elyse Anderson, is an Read More …