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Dr. Larry S. McDaniel selected to be MicroBio-LEAP Scholar

The American Society of Microbiology (ASM) announced the inaugural cohort of scholars for the newly-established Microbiology Leaders Evolving and Accountable to Progress (MicroBio-LEAP) Project. Dr. McDaniel was one of 24 selected. The NSF funded project will train leaders to embody inclusive diversity with equity, access and accountability (IDEAA) to promote cultural change in the microbial sciences. The goal is to make the field more welcoming of individuals belonging to historically excluded groups (HEGs).