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The Unique Challenges of Being a Black Woman in STEM

Clip: Season 48 Episode 3 | 3m 7s  | Video has closed captioning.

Women face widespread discrimination in science. Chemist Dr. Raychelle Burks discusses the additional challenges for those with intersectional identities.

Aired: 05/19/21

Rating: NR

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