Changemakers in science

Articles

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  My pivot from grain scientist to slave-trade historian

  Geoff Palmer, Scotland’s first Black professor, now applies scientific rigour to researching slavery.

  • Christine Ro

  Career Q&A14 Jun 2024 Nature
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  Changemakers — Nature’s new series celebrates champions of inclusion in science

  All around the world, people are pushing back against racism, gender bias and other forms of discrimination to make a positive difference. Our series will tell their stories and highlight their achievements.

  Editorial28 May 2024 Nature
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  ‘I saw that discrimination wasn’t hearsay or rumours — it really did exist’

  JoAnn Trejo attributes her path to pharmacology to her immigrant family’s strong work ethic. Today, she uses recruitment and mentorship training to unlock the potential of other scientists from under-represented groups.

  • Robin Donovan

  Career Q&A5 Jun 2024 Nature
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  Defying the stereotype of Black resilience

  As head of the Black In Neuro network, Kaela S. Singleton argues that Black success should not require hardship or struggle.

  • Jyoti Madhusoodanan

  Career Q&A30 May 2024 Nature
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  I had my white colleagues walk in a Black student’s shoes for a day

  Freeman Hrabowski learnt the power of bold actions when he marched for civil rights in his youth. Since then, he has encouraged others to question the status quo — and affirm Black student success in the sciences.

  • Virginia Gewin

  Career Q&A28 May 2024 Nature
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  How mathematician Freeman Hrabowski opened doors for Black scientists

  Over 30 years, the scholarship programme Hrabowski founded has supported more than 1,500 Black students. He spoke to Nature for our new Changemakers series.

  • Benjamin Thompson

  Nature Podcast28 May 2024 Nature