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Sederick C. Rice
Dr. Sederick Charles Rice was born and raised in Pine Bluff, Arkansas and graduated from Pine Bluff High School in 1990. He was always interested in science and music so after high school he attend...view moreDr. Sederick Charles Rice was born and raised in Pine Bluff, Arkansas and graduated from Pine Bluff High School in 1990. He was always interested in science and music so after high school he attended the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff. From 1990-1994, he earned a B.S. degree in Biology and performed with the Marching Musical Machine of the Mid-South. Dr. Rice then pursued an M.S. degree in Biology from Delaware State University (DSU), from 1994-1996, and performed with the DSU Approaching Storm band. From 1996-2003, he furthered his studies at the University of Vermont and achieved a Ph.D. in Cellular and Molecular Biology, with special emphasis in Pediatric Oncology and Environmental Toxicology. Dr. Rice was selected as an American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) Minority Scholar in 1998/2002 and did foundational research on the genotoxic effects of chemotherapy in children with acute lymphocytic leukemia. In 2003, Dr. Rice was selected as one of Ebony magazine’s “Young Leaders of the Future,” and featured in the magazine’s February 2003 issue. Following his doctoral studies, Dr. Rice accepted a post-doctoral appointment with the National Center for Environmental Assessment (NCEA) in Washington, D.C., as a Research Biologist/Toxicologist in the Effects Identification Characterization Group. In 2006, Dr. Rice became a public school teacher, at Bowie High School, in Prince George’s County Public Schools (PGCPS) and now teaches Biology, Microbiology, and Anatomy & Physiology. He has worked extensively with the New England Board of Higher Education (NEBHE) and the Biomedical Sciences Careers Programs (BSCP), to promote opportunities for students interested in biomedical science fields and careers. Dr. Rice is now an Assistant Professor of Biology at the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff. His keys to success are a strong relationship with God, powerful mentor relationships, and a close network of family and friends.view less
Books by Sederick C. Rice
Four Tubas, a Guitar, and a Gallery of Cheerleaders: Transition in the Life of a Black Ph.D.