Everyone expects greatness from me as I am an Indian-African immigrant to this country. However, when you are a female from the age of 21-30, somehow all people care about at family gatherings is your relationship status. Here’s how a typical conversation would go with an aunt of mine: “Oh beta , you’re getting old now, when will you get married?” “Haha aunty, not now, I am still in school, Inshallah towards the end of my studies.” “Oh wow, still in school? (judgy voice) “Aunty, I’m getting my PhD in Biomedical Sciences.” “Oh ok beta , but you are getting old, we need to get you married otherwise no one will want you… you know” (says as she walks away) And the conversation comes to a full stop. But why? She was interested in my personal life, but as soon as I mentioned PhD and science, she ended the conversation and left. Over the years, it appears scientists have isolated themselves. But can you blame them? Everyone has the need to belong to a group....
Scientists are CELLebraties too