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Scientist and HBCU Grad Says Support Networks Helped Her Succeed (1592 hits)


by Robin White Goode

STEM Profile: Racquel Jemison, Ph.D., of Dow Chemical

When Racquel Jemison struggled in a chemistry class as an undergrad at Morgan State University in Baltimore, her professor approached her about doing research for him. Jemison was incredulous. “ ‘Wait a minute,’ I thought. I’m already struggling in this class and you want me to do research?” But doing the extra work strengthened Jemison’s understanding of certain chemistry concepts.

More: http://www.blackenterprise.com/education/scientist-and-hbcu-grad-says-support-networks-helped-her-succeed/

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