On March 31, 2025, Dr. Nikea Pittman was honored as a recipient of the Microbiology Society’s inaugural Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion award. During the opening ceremony in Liverpool, United Kingdom, Dr. Pittman co-presented the Prize Lecture along with Drs. Donovan-Banfield and Taylor on behalf of Black Microbiologists Association. The Prize Lecture, attended by numerous professionals and academics, highlighted the significant progress made by the association in promoting inclusivity.
See also: Dr. Nikea Pittman and Colleagues Receive International Recognition: Inaugural EDI Prize 2025 by Microbiology Society | Biochemistry and Biophysics
