Tag: diversity in stem
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Meet Kuwanna Dyer-Pietras, the first Black woman to earn a geology Ph.D. at Binghamton University, who transformed her passion for science into a new mission through ultrarunning.
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Kenyan-born scientist Robert Mokaya begins his term as the Royal Society of Chemistry’s first Black president, outlining a vision centered on global collaboration, inclusion, and advancing the chemical sciences.
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Dr. Rae Wynn-Grant makes history as the first Black woman to co-host a national nature show. She shares how representation creates real access in STEM. Read her inspiring journey.
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Dr. RoDina Williams becomes the first Black Illinoisan to earn a DCLS. Discover how her journey of mentorship and grit is inspiring a new generation in laboratory science.
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Dr. Sonya Smith breaks new ground as the first Black woman appointed to lead Howard University’s prestigious Research Institute for Tactical Autonomy (RITA), paving the way for diversity in STEM fields.
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Middle Georgia’s first Black woman-owned candle studio, Pretty Lux Co., combines luxury candle-making with STEM education, empowering future innovators through workshops and sustainable products.
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