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An ad hoc committee organized a public workshop to examine the role of racism and bias in the decline of Black students in science, engineering, and medicine. This event was held by the Roundtable on Black Men and Black Women in Science, Engineering, and Medicine.
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The Impacts of Racism and Bias on Black People Pursuing Careers in Science, Engineering, and Medicine: Proceedings of a Workshop
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·2020
Despite the changing demographics of the nation and a growing appreciation for diversity and inclusion as drivers of excellence in science, engineering, and medicine, Black Americans are severely underrepresented in these fields. Racism and bias are significant reasons for this disparity, with detri...
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