On December 7 and 8, 2020, the Roundtable on Black Men and Black Women in Science, Engineering, and Medicine of the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine convened a virtual workshop that examined how to strengthen mentoring and advising of Black students and professionals in science, engineering, and medicine. Presenters included faculty deans, social scientists who are experts in organizational and professional development, and program implementers. Throughout the workshop, individual presenters highlighted evaluation criteria used by successful pipeline programs, including statistics on recruitment, retention, and advancement; career and leadership accomplishments; and awards and publications. This publication summarizes the presentations and discussions of the workshop. Table of Contents Front Matter 1 Introduction 2 Understanding the Current Status of Black Professionals in Academia and Industry 3 Ensuring the Advancement and Promotion of Black Faculty 4 Mentor-Mentee Conversations 5 Social Science - What Is Needed 6 Program Models and Best Practices 7 Leadership and Organizational Solutions Appendix A: Workshop Agenda Appendix B: Biographical Sketches of Presenters

The number of Black students in science, engineering, and medicine in the United States has remained disproportionately low over the past several decades. A number of reasons have been identified as contributing to these low numbers, including those related to finances. Financial considerations range from the most immediate - the ability of students to pay for their education and associated costs - to more structural concerns, such as inequities that created and have perpetuated a wealth gap between races and ethnic groups. On April 19-20, 2021, the Roundtable on Black Men and Black Women in Science, Engineering, and Medicine of the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine organized a virtual public workshop to examine financial barriers for Black students in science, engineering, and medicine, explore existing educational programs to them, and engage stakeholders in conversations about partnerships and policies that span academia, industry, and philanthropy. This publication summarizes the presentation and discussion of the workshop. Table of Contents Front Matter 1 Introduction 2 Addressing Barriers and Opportunities for the Workforce of the Future 3 Supportive Workforce Development and Academic Enrichment Programs 4 Creating Opportunities for the Future 5 Fellowships, Philanthropy, and Industry 6 Beyond Finances: Living, Growing, and Thriving in Institutions of Higher Learning as a Standard 7 Policies, Programs, and Resources Appendix A: Workshop Agenda Appendix B: Biographical Sketches of Roundtable Members and Speakers