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Dr Kamar Ameen-Ali - What type of role models do we need in academia?
Dr Kamar Ameen-Ali narrates her blog written for Dementia Researcher.
Kamar's blog explores the critical issue of the lack of diversity in academia, particularly within STEM fields, and the role of role models in addressing these disparities. Highlighting the specific challenges faced by women and racial/ethnic minorities, she discusses the importance of role models who reflect diverse demographic characteristics to inspire and guide underrepresented groups.
Kamar argues that having role models in senior academic positions can help challenge the status quo and break the cycle of…
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