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Science Is For Everyone — Until It's Not

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Navigating Isolation in Academia

This chapter shares the struggles of a Black graduate student in a biochemistry program, focusing on the racism and isolation faced in a predominantly white academic environment. It emphasizes the emotional impact of microaggressions and the pressure of representing one's identity amid systemic barriers.

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