Neil Degrasse Tyson on being Black, and Women in Science

Why it was recommended

had a good answer to the silly question "What's with chicks in science?", and the cultural / systemic barriers he had to go through

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What it covers

A short clip of Neil deGrasse Tyson answering a question about why there are not more women in science. He describes the resistance he faced as a Black kid pursuing science. It is for a general viewer who does not plan to take a prerequisite first.

Video details

Channel

D- Angel

Length

3 min 33 sec

Year

2014

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