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Scientist reflects on how homelessness shaped her research
Original: I used to be homeless. That experience shapes my science
A first-person feature in Science describes a researcher who experienced homelessness and explains how that period of instability shaped her scientific career and approach. She discusses how living without stable housing informs her empathy, research questions, and views on overcoming adversity in academia, prompting discussion about personal hardship and science careers.
Why now: A rare, candid personal account of homelessness from a working scientist resonates with readers debating hardship and inclusion in academia.
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- I used to be homeless. That experience shapes my science · samizdis · 38
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