Lived experiences shape how science is conducted. This matters because who gets to speak for science steers which problems are prioritized, how evidence is translated into practice and who ultimately benefits from scientific advances. For researchers whose communities have not historically been represented in science – including many people of color, LGBTQ+ and first-generation scientists – identity is intertwined with how they engage in and share their work.
Science is best communicated through identity and culture
By: Evelyn Valdez-Ward, Nic Bennett Nic Bennett, Robert N. Ulrich
Outlets: Rhode Island Current
Published: January 16, 2026
Words: 1,326
Last Updated: 3 weeks, 4 days ago
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