Burks-Houck, Winifred
1950-2004 · Contribution: 1993-2001
Chemist and science leader
First woman president of the National Organization for the Professional Advancement of Black Chemists and Chemical Engineers (NOBCChE)
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Quick facts
- Born
- 1950, Tuscaloosa, Alabama
- Active since
- 1980
- Category
- Science & Medicine
- Best known for
- First woman president of NOBCChE
Impact on the world
Burks-Houck strengthened the national organization advancing Black chemists and chemical engineers, forging alliances that expanded opportunity across the sciences.
Sources
- C&EN (9 Black Chemists You Should Know About)
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