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Gerardo Chowell-Puente uses mathematical and computational models to identify and study the mechanisms involved in transmitting disease.

This article examines how these women dealt with their ordeals and how they got their careers back on track.

Upon realizing the lack of diversity in science, Moore and Penn established the nonprofit organization Brothers Building Diversity in the Sciences in 2001, to inspire underrepresented minority students to pursue careers in the biomedical sciences.

As one of the first American Indians who obtained a Ph.D. in science, Linton has accomplished much that is worthy of praise.

Radio Universidad, a Spanish-language radio program based in Tucson, Arizona, has been catering to the listening pleasure of Hispanics for 25 years. In October 2003, the program included a 25-minute segment that for the first time talks about science.

Apart from being a reggae musician and a role model to young minorities, science fulfills his dream of making people's lives better.

Jerry Elliott realized that being Native American made him well-equipped to be a scientist.

For nearly 30 years, the fourth-grade teacher has incorporated Native American beliefs, scientific research, music, and other educational tools into her classroom, especially in teaching science.

Both recognized a love for math and science early in life and pursued their career goals with passion and hard work.

Alvord believes in a system of health care, especially but not exclusively for Native Americans, based on both modern medicine and traditional wisdom.

Herrington, a member of the Chickasaw Nation, wants to devote much of his time helping young Native Americans realize and pursue their dreams.

Her past experiences helped her realize the importance of being a scientist and a mentor, and she currently uses her expertise to help manage natural resources and to bring women and minorities, especially Native Americans, into science.

"The long-term goal is to prepare [underrepresented minorities] to become those critical staff scientists that we need for the future workforce, hopefully here [at ORNL]." –Debbie McCoy, RAMS Program Administrator.

Eleven tribal colleges have banded together to join the National Science Foundation-sponsored All Nations Alliance for Minority Participation (ANAMP) in order to help Native Americans train for careers in engineering.

H-LSAMP--which is open to everyone regardless of race--aims to increase the number of minority applicants for research and education careers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM).

Students are on a journey to discover who they are and what they can become.

Thanks to the support she received and her active approach to meeting her needs, Powell obtained her Ph.D. in genetics in 2001.

As one of the few African-American women in these fields, Wright hopes that by sharing her adventures with young women and minorities, she can convince them that studying the world's oceans can make for a rewarding career.

Students are on a journey to discover who they are and what they can become.

Every year the program scours the nation for eight talented students of color, who have at least a junior standing in college and who are pondering marine science careers.