Published Jun 8, 2020

Science Is For Everyone — Until It's Not

Brandon Taylor chronicles his transformative journey from biochemistry to celebrated novelist, exposing systemic barriers in academia that stifle diversity and belonging, while finding creative solace and identity fulfillment in writing.

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Leaving Science Behind

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Belonging in Science

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Science Is For Everyone — Until It's Not

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Leaving ScienceBrandon Taylor shares his journey from a passionate young scientist to a successful writer, highlighting the systemic challenges he faced in academia. His story underscores the loss to science when diverse voices are not genuinely included.

Leaving Science

Belonging and IdentityBrandon Taylor shares his experiences of racial identity challenges and the struggle to belong in scientific spaces. His story highlights the gap between the promise of diversity and the reality of exclusion in academia.

Belonging and Identity

Pursuit of WritingBrandon Taylor's journey from biochemistry to literature highlights the challenges he faced in academia and the creative fulfillment he found in writing. His story underscores the importance of belonging and support in professional environments.

Pursuit of Writing

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