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Over 800 minority students have earned medical degrees from HMS.

"Whether an individual is a first or is one of a few, it is important to stay focused on what it is that you wish to accomplish."

"This workshop provided a much-needed forum on issues relevant to women scientists."

"There is no single word I can use to describe my first year. I've been happy, stressed, frustrated, and tired, but this is the most fun I have had in quite some time!"

I'm not just learning about careers in science, I'm teaching about them too.

"The women in MacLachlan’s study reported dealing with feelings of isolation and their lack of preparation for professional life."

"The influx of foreign students has driven down starting salaries so much that a career in physics or any other science and technology field is unattractive."

"My PI's sabbatical departure gave me the opportunity to balance research, management, and administrative responsibilities."

"Many institutions put forth a lot of effort to recruit students but little to retain them."

"Conducting research is like riding a bike--once you learn how to do it, you never really forget!"

"As an African-American scientist, this conference certainly made me realize that all underrepresented populations face similar issues."

For the next few months, I researched the biographies of all of the African Americans who had earned doctorates in chemistry at Ohio State.

If you are trying to select a graduate school program in physics or a related discipline, this Web site is for you.

"One of my goals for this summer was to ensure that my students were involved in a top-notch research internship."

It is a good idea for early-career scientists to get more involved.