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About JustGarciaHill
JustGarciaHill is dedicated to three outstanding minority scientists. Ernest Everett Just, 1883-1941, Fabian Garcia, 1871 - 1948, and Rosa Minoka Hill, 1875 - 1952. Ernest Everett Just, 1883-1941, was
an African American biologist whose prolific research in
early development brought him international recognition.
However, because of racism and segregation, the gates of
the research establishment in the U.S. remained closed
to him. Rosa Minoka Hill, 1875 - 1952, was the second
Native American to receive a medical degree. She served
the poor Indian and white community of Oneida, Wisconsin
selflessly for forty years. Fabian Garcia, 1871 - 1948,
was a Chicano biotechnologist, a pioneer who engineered chili plants that have
launched the southwest as a major player in agrobusiness.
JustGarciaHill is committed to increasing the number of
minorities entering science careers and to celebrating
contributions to science by minority scientists. We pay
tribute to these three pioneers who had to surmount
significant obstacles to do what they loved, science.
You will find more about Just, Garcia, and Minoka Hill,
and other minority scientists in the Biography section
of the site
With the JGH portal we hope to provide a supportive
environment that would stimulate underrepresented
minorities to pursue and strengthen scientific output in
the United States and improve the health and well being
of minority populations.
You will find more about Just, Garcia, and Minoka Hill, and other minority scientists
in the biography section of the site
Robert Dottin, Director.
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