White coats, black lives: exploring the history and legacy of racism in american science and medicine [the science history institute seeks NEH support for "white coats, black lives," a…

The Science History Institute was awarded $359,097 under a Project Grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities' Promotion of the Humanities Public Programs program (CFDA 45.164) to support the "White Coats, Black Lives" multi-platform project exploring the historic roots and persistent legacies of racism in American science and medicine. Key products include the production of eight 45-minute podcasts for general audiences available via the organization's website and major streaming channels, as well as the commission and publication of two accompanying articles in its online magazine. The Institute will also present three lectures and one panel discussion with consulting humanities scholars and experts in the fields of history of science and medicine, African American studies, social epidemiology, health and racial equity, and bioethics. The award period is from October 1, 2021 to June 30, 2023. No sub-awards are indicated.

Activities

  research and production of podcasts, articles,  and related public programs.&nbsp

Expected outcomes

  the & nbsp; project?S centerpiece is the production of eight 45-minute podcasts for general audiences, which will be available via & nbsp; the museum?S & nbsp; website and major audio streaming channels.  the science history institute & nbsp; will also commission and publish two accompanying articles for & nbsp; its & nbsp; online & nbsp; magazine and & nbsp; will & nbsp; present three lectures and one panel discussion with consulting humanities scholars and experts.&nbsp

Intended beneficiaries

  online and in-person visitors to the science history institute, including & nbsp; podcast listeners. &nbsp

Subrecipient activities

?the recipient does not intend to subaward funds.]