Through the Window and Into the Mirror - Faith Dukes, PhD (2020)

Through the Window and into the Mirror is a video conversation series about the experiences of African American STEM professionals today. 

Dr. Faith Dukes is the K-12 STEM Education Program Manager at the Lawrence Berkeley National Lab in California where she helps scientists communicate their research to the public and build programs that help young students start their STEM careers. Dr. Dukes has always loved talking about science and decided to study chemistry at Spelman College. While there, she volunteered and helped younger students learn about science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM). After graduating from Spelman College, she attended Tufts University where she earned her PhD in chemistry. Her research focused on cleaning water with chemicals that were able to break down waste with light. Before becoming the Program Manager, she's worked at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and the National Science Foundation (NSF).

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture

Timeline: 2020s
Career: EducationScience
Object: Video
Collection: Exhibits, Rising Voices 1995-Present, Spelman, STEM Education, Women