Reflections in Diversity
On the Power of Small Initiatives
When it comes to effecting big change, sometimes you need to think small.
The inaugural Reflections in Diversity column in the September OPN, by Ursula Keller and Anthony Johnson, described a number of challenges facing underrepresented groups in science, including women and minorities. For example, it highlighted a whole spectrum of issues that must be addressed at different levels, including attracting girls to science, encouraging them to study it at college and increasing the number of women who make science their career. At every stage, the goal is to successfully support women so that they can achieve their full potential and then serve as role models for younger generations.
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