Fellowship Awarded:
Faculty Mentor:
Ami Bhatt
Hematology I am passionate about making college education accessible to traditionally under-represented minorities (URMs). Education is a powerful catalyst of socioeconomic mobility with the potential to make the world more equitable. However, access to higher education is limited to those with privilege, and the absence of role models often deters URMs from higher education. To tackle this barrier, I founded and produce a podcast, Science Blender, that captures the lived experiences and scientific endeavors of graduate students with diverse backgrounds. The podcast elevates the voices of these individuals as role models while also appreciating the entirety of their experiences as people and scientists.