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Black Ecologists Look to Offer Support, Recruit Next Generation

In a field where a past study has found approximately one percent of ecologists in the United States identify as Black or African-American, a North Carolina State University professor is working with other professionals to offer support and encouragement to Black and African-American ecologists and help recruit underrepresented minority students.

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Organization: North Carolina State University
Date: 2020-11-09
Resource Type: Publication, Resources
Topic: DEI & Anti-Oppression, Environmental Justice, History, Stories/Justice in Action

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