Belonging in Science
Brandon shares a poignant experience that highlights the challenges of belonging in academic spaces, especially for marginalized individuals. He reflects on the disconnect between the rhetoric of diversity and the reality of exclusion, emphasizing how discussions around race and class are often dismissed in scientific contexts. The conversation sheds light on the complexities of bringing one's full identity into professional environments and the resistance faced when doing so.In this clip
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