My Experience As A Minority Scientist

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Currently, I am a working at Dr. Karl Thompson’s Microbiology lab. Initially, I choose to work at this particular lab, because I wasn’t sure if I wanted to pursue a Phd. or go to medical school. Also, I knew whichever path I choose to take, working at the lab would look good on my resume. However, the experiences and knowledge that I have acquired has gone beyond my expectation within the that three months I have been working in the lab. Being in the presence of other minority scientists, has been an inspiring experience that has given me the confidence and assurance that it's possible to achieve whatever goal you set for yourself, as long as your determined and dedicated. Not only that, but through this experience it has allowed me to realize

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