In this episode of the RACE in STEM podcast, Steve Fuller speaks with Bamidele (Bami) Farinre, a biomedical scientist and public health professional whose journey into STEM is marked by persistence, rejection, and resilience.
From growing up in Nigeria to navigating identity challenges in the UK, Bami shares the reality of being underestimated, overlooked, and told she wasn’t “right” for science — and how she refused to let those experiences stop her.
This episode explores:
A powerful and honest conversation for anyone building a career against the odds.
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