“All paradises, all utopias are designed by who is not there, by the people who are not allowed in.”
–Toni Morrison
"A scientific community that actively seeks the full participation of persons from all backgrounds and perspectives is better positioned to find innovative solutions to complex scientific problems; the more difficult the problem, the greater the benefit of diversity in finding the solution."
-David Asai, Howard Hughes Medical Institute
Science is not separated from the rest of society and like society it has engaged in the intentional and unintentional practice of exclusion of many individuals. To prepare for a discussion of how individuals have been excluded in the sciences I have gathered a collection of articles written by those who have an insightful perspective for us to consider. Please read one of the articles posted below and use your reading to complete the short assignment posted here.