In this two-part episode, three STEM students/professionals in the LatinX community engage in a frank discussion about their personal journeys in obtaining higher education in STEM. During a conversation moderated by Dr. Hector Palencia, Professor of Chemistry at University of Nebraska, Kearney, these three individuals boldly discuss their challenges as immigrants to the U.S., including experiencing discrimination and bias, navigating the US educational and financial systems, dealing with fears of deportation, and serving as interpreters and advocates for their families and communities. The strength they have gained from overcoming these challenges, their successes in STEM, and their hopes for a brighter future are made evident in this podcast. Learn from their reflections, and ask yourself: do you really know what challenges your students face outside of the classroom?
As soon as they are available, transcripts can be found on the Chem4REAL blog at https://curchem.wordpress.com/
