FACULTY SPOTLIGHT SERIES - Ahkinyala Cobb-Abdullah, Ph.D.
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Posted By: HBCU CONNECT on January 15, 2021 Check out this video from Virginia Union University in Richmond, Virginia! VUU Academic Affairs' new FACULTY SPOTLIGHT SERIES highlights university faculty and academic personnel in “LIVE” sessions sharing their research expertise, published scholarship, and teaching areas. Ahkinyala Cobb-Abdullah, Ph.D. is currently serving as the Director of the Center for STEM Diversity and as an Associate Professor of Environmental Science and Ecology at Virginia Union University in Richmond, Virginia. She has studied the toxic effects of metals in animal systems and her current research interest focuses on atmospheric deposition of metal pollutants in urban garden soil and plant tissues. During her time with VUU, Dr. Ahkinyala Cobb-Abdullah has been very passionate about helping students to prepare for STEM careers, and she currently serves as PI and director for the Department of Natural Sciences Community Culture Research Scholarship Program. The program funds approximately 25 STEM majors, providing academic scholarships, undergraduate research support, peer mentor and peer tutor support. Dr. Cobb-Abdullah is very committed to community outreach, striving to increase STEM exposure for students in under-served communities. She conducts STEAM workshops, collaborates with community STEM organizations, and currently serves on the advisory board of the STEM education organization SEM Link. In collaboration with the Virginia Union University Samuel Dewitt School of Theology, Dr. Cobb-Abdullah works with the VUU Green Team to bring programming, such as Earth day celebrations and hosting environmental film showings as part of the RVA environmental film festival, to VUU in an effort to raise awareness about environmental issues. If you enjoyed this article, Join HBCU CONNECT today for similar content and opportunities via email! |
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