On today's show we talk about current Hispanic and Black representation in the field of Science, accomplished men and women of color, and a brief interview with Biology educator, Tricia Johnson. 

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Funk, C. (2022, Apr 7). Black Americans’ views of and engagement with science. Pew Research Center. https://www.pewresearch.org/science/2022/04/07/black-americans-views-of-and-engagement-with-science/

Hale, T. (2020, June 24). Women and people of color “woefully underrepresented” in science textbooks, study finds. IFLScience. https://www.iflscience.com/women-and-people-of-color-woefully-underrepresented-in-science-textbooks-study-finds-56509

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