DeReef Jamison’s research attempts to demonstrate the connections between Africana intellectual history and social science that are too often seen as disconnected. In particular, he examines how particular historical figures in the Africana intellectual tradition explore the notion of cultural consciousness. As a facilitator, Dr. Jamison encourages students to step outside the box and think critically about the world in which they live. In the spirit of those pioneering scholars in African American Studies that stressed academic excellence and social responsibility, he seeks to contribute to the intergenerational transmission of knowledge and assist in facilitating social change.