Science Career Magazine

Issue for October 12, 2007

Science Career Magazine

Special Feature: Experiences of Ethnic Minorities in Science

By  Science Careers Staff  -

In Europe, as in the United States, differences of origin, cultural identity, and appearance can mean additional difficulties for early-career scientists.

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Rita Thornton: Turning Obstacles into Steppingstones

By  Anne Sasso  -

Rita Thornton's experience demonstrates that age, race, and disability need not be barriers to success in science.

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In the Minority: Three Scientists Describe Working Outside Their Native Lands

By  Hannah Devlin  -

Three University of Oxford scientists discuss their experiences as ethnic minorities working in science.

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Bouncing Back in a New Country

By  Elisabeth Pain  -

Ahcène Bounceur left Algeria for the opportunity to pursue a career in operations research and microelectronics in France.

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Experiences of Ethnic Minorities in Science: Resources

By  Science Careers Staff  -

Here's a roundup of support programs for ethnic minority scientists in the United States and Europe.