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The Toll of Preconceived Notions.

The scientific and medical communities stand to benefit from a diverse and inclusive community composed of a range of experiences; however, women, workers with children, and minorities still face both direct and unconscious bias. Microaggressions are a barrier that can be “detrimental to psychological well-being, mobility across science contexts, pressure to prove ability and competence, and contribute to a sense of social isolation” (1). Two laboratorians in varying career stages have agreed to share their experiences as women and minorities in a short Q&A session.