Desi and Allie are joined by Professor Sheila Jaswal from Amherst College. In response to campus-wide Black Lives Matter protests, Sheila partnered with student activists to develop the independent study course 'Being Human in STEM.' This Amherst course has since evolved into a network of universities that host courses, workshops, and conferences with the same original goal: to investigate the intersection of identity, inclusion, and science.

In this special episode, we are joined by Professor Aurora Pribram-Jones from the University of California Merced. Aurora chronicles their non-traditional path to academia and shares their approach to building safe spaces in the classroom. We also discuss sustainable activism, finding support systems, and the unique power of being an undergrad.

Desi and Drew discuss the scientific culture, social identities, and anecdotal experiences that motivated the start of this podcast series! . . . Produced by Desi Dikova and Drew Agley Thumbnail by Vivian Harber