The Scientist spoke to four distinguished scientists, all belonging to "underrepresented groups," about their experiences and their views on diversity. All agree that while women scientists have made great strides, African-Americans and Hispanics remain poorly represented, especially on the science faculties of leading colleges and universities. And all agreed that mentors have been essential to their success – and will be key to helping young minority individuals achieve their own dreams of growing up to be scientists.
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is professor emeritus of biology at the University of California at Santa Cruz, and was a faculty member and administrator at the university for 31 years. He is a founding member of the Society for the Advancement of Chicanos and Native Americans in Science (SACNAS).
To me it means equal participation. I eventually would like to see the faculty of the University of California reflect the population of California. At ...
