Achievers Demonstrate That Success In Science Can Come Despite Barriers
The minority researchers say that hard work and perseverance enabled them to overcome obstacles in their paths. SELF-SUFFICIENCY: Ciro Sumaya says, "what we do for ourselves has the strongest impact. Getting to the rarefied upper levels of scientific achievement is difficult for most researchers, but for many members of underrepresented minority groups, the road to success is littered with obstacles. While overcoming poverty or an inferior primary education are major hurdles themselves, many
Feb 16, 1997
The minority researchers say that hard work and perseverance enabled them to overcome obstacles in their paths. |
![]() SELF-SUFFICIENCY: Ciro Sumaya says, "what we do for ourselves has the strongest impact. |
These obstacles force many minority scientists to place extraordinary expectations upon themselves. Their skills, talents, drive, and refusal to let difficulties impede them have led these individuals to the top echelons of their fields....
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