In part 2 of President Sonia Zárate’s special series on STEM + Culture Chronicle, Dr. Zárate encouraged members to consider how mixed identities are valuable to being better scientists, leaders, and changemakers. Read stories from 5 members who explore the strengths and challenges of intersectionality in STEM:
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How My Intersectionality Made Me a Better Mentor
By Patricia Silveyra, PhD
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The Duplicitous Liberty of Mixed Identity
By Tyler Adamson