In the second episode of Little Science Talks Season 1, Heidi Gardner and her co-host Anna Kebke are joined by Diana Githwe. Diana is a PhD Student looking at how bacteria in the human gut microbiome break down sugars, and she joins us to share her STEM career so far, and where she might go next. She explains how her mum wanted her to get a good education, and after moving the family from Kenya to Scotland, Diana hit gold with a fantastic biology teacher that encouraged her to pursue a career in biochemistry. We explore how the murder of George Floyd and the protests that followed in the summer of 2020 impacted Diana, and why she specifically chose to work with a Black female therapist to help her navigate the microaggressions and barriers that she will likely face as a Black woman in STEM. Diana discusses the importance of backing yourself, and why it's important to remember that while everyone may have 24 hours in the day, there's no need for you to spend it in the same way that Beyoncé does.

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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/anabundanceofmelanin/

Blog: https://www.anabundanceofmelanin.com/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/dianagithwe

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