Caribbean on both sides, you may not believe that her mother is White. But Kristen Gardner was born into a biracial family that has not always accepted her racial identity in America. A black woman with a love for chemistry, she has been pursuing her passion for the past 8 years. Now on the verge of finishing her Ph.D., she is exploring her next step in research.

In this episode we discuss:

-Growing up biracial

-How Race is viewed in the Caribbean

-Being a student research ambassador

-Being the sole Black woman in a Ph.D. program

-Choosing an institution to support you through academics

-What should be done to formalize D.E.I. initiatives

Guest: Kristen Gardner

IG: @kristenelisegardner

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