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Science is best communicated through identity and culture – how researchers are ensuring STEM serves their communities

  • Written by Evelyn Valdez-Ward, Postdoctoral Fellow in Science Communication, University of Rhode Island
imagePersonal experiences can help foster a sense of belonging for aspiring scientists from underrepresented backgrounds.kali9/E+ via Getty Images

Lived experiences shape how science is conducted. This matters because who gets to speak for science steers which problems are prioritized, how evidence is translated into practice and who ultimately benefits...

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