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This is why representation matters:
Kathleen Walsh @kat_a_walsh
My brother has a PhD in Biochemistry, works in industry. But my 2 year old niece, whose favourite book right now is about Marie Curie, did not believe he was a scientist - “but Dad’s not a girl.” 😆In case you were wondering why representation matters. #ChooseSTEM #cdnsci
10:50 AM - 10 Mar 2018 from Ottawa, Ontario
My brother has a PhD in Biochemistry, works in industry. But my 2 year old niece, whose favourite book right now is about Marie Curie, did not believe he was a scientist - “but Dad’s not a girl.” 😆In case you were wondering why representation matters. #ChooseSTEM #cdnsci
10:50 AM - 10 Mar 2018 from Ottawa, Ontario
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