André K. Isaacs
Jamaican chemist, professor and science communicator
André K. Isaacs (born December 20, 1981) is a Jamaican organic chemist and professor of chemistry at the College of the Holy Cross. He is also a queer science communicator mainly using TikTok and Twitter, where he posts dancing and choreography videos to teach chemistry lessons. Many of his videos have gone viral on these platforms.
Early life and education
Isaacs was born in Kingston, Jamaica, on December 20, 1981. His uncle was a chemistry and mathematics teacher; he has cited his uncle as his inspiration for pursuing science education.
In 2005, after finishing schooling in Jamaica, he moved to the United States to pursue a bachelor's degree in chemistry at the College of the Holy Cross. His professors and research advisors encouraged him during his undergraduate education to continue graduate studies due to his skills in organic chemistry. He obtained a PhD in chemistry in 2011 at the University of Pennsylvania under the direction of Jeffrey Winkler. Later, he went to the University of California, Berkeley as a postdoctoral fellow before moving back to College of the Holy Cross as an associate professor.
Isaacs identifies himself as a queer Black immigrant in science and has used his experience to motivate his advocacy.
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