“Hi, my name is Lilliana, and I am a Hispanic/Latina female born in the United States. Both of my parents are U.S. citizens, and have each earned their Bachelor’s degrees. I am bilingual, as I speak English and Spanish. My highest STEM courses in middle school were Algebra II and Biology II; my highest STEM courses in high school were Calculus I and AP Physics I. As of now, I am a college senior getting ready to earn a B.S. in Biology, with the intention of becoming a plastic surgeon. As far as graduate school is concerned, I plan on eventually obtaining a Doctorate.”

“Hi, my name is Kendra. I am a native U.S. citizen, born to parents who are, themselves, U.S. citizens. Both of my parents have also earned the equivalent of a high school diploma. I am bilingual—I speak English and Spanish. I am currently a college freshman pursuing a B.S. in Biology. In my middle school years, my highest math and science classes were Pre-Algebra and Physical Science II, whereas my highest math/science courses in high school were Pre-Calsulus and Forensic Science. After undergrad, I plan on attaining a Master’s and a Ph.D., and hope to work in a pharmacy someday.”

“Hi, my name is Delancey. I am an African American woman who is a U.S. citizen. Both of my parents are citizens as well. One of my parents has earned an Associate’s Degree, while the other has earned a Black or African American. Both parents are U.S. citizens. One parent has earned their associate degree, and the other has earned their Bachelor’s Degree. I am an English speaker., and a college Junior pursuing a B.S. in Biology. My highest middle school math and science classes were Pre-Algebra and Chemistry I. My highest high school math and science classes were Pre-Calculus and Physics I. I do not plan to attend graduate school but hope to work in the medical field.”

“Hi, my name is Jasmine, and I am a half Hispanic/Latino, half White female born in the United States. Both of my parents are U.S. citizens, but only one parent has earned their associate degree. I only speak English. My highest STEM courses in middle school were Algebra I and Physical Science II; my highest STEM courses in high school were Calculus AB and AP Biology. Additionally, I was a member of the National Honor Society. Currently, I am a college sophomore pursuing a B.S. in Biology, with aspirations of going to dental school or becoming an orthodontist. I have no plans to obtain a Master’s degree, but may try for a Doctorate.”