When I was 17, I didn’t know a single scientist. I did not grow up around labs, research universities or people who talked about things like “STEM pathways.” The only reason I am a scientist today is because mentors leading support programs invested in me early, before I knew how to find science on my […]
Affirmative action
The Supreme Court banned the use of affirmative action in college admissions in 2023. The Hechinger Report is tracking the effects of that ruling on students, colleges and the workforce.
