Yes, it was true that I had entered graduate school for the love of science. Then why did I continue to invest time and effort into “unnecessary” diversity work?
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Author: Janani Hariharan
Janani is a graduate student who explores the mysteries of bacteria that live in the soil. She was born and raised in India, and actively explores ways to integrate her whole self as a brown, non-American woman in science. When she's not in the lab, she can be found reading, cooking, practicing yoga or dancing! Feel free to tweet at her (@jananiharan) if you want to start conversations about gender equity, social justice, and/or soil microbiology!