Abstract
Kimberly M. Jackson is studying novel therapeutic agents for prostate cancer. She is also studying the role of minority-serving institutions and the inclusion of more women of color in diversifying the science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) pipeline. She has mentored more than 40 students in her research group and is coauthor of the publication “ Realigning the Crooked Room: Spelman Claims a Space for African American Women in STEM. ” Kolade Olayiwola Adebowale spoke with Jackson about her motivations for studying prostate cancer and her work in advancing equity in STEM. This interview has been edited for length and clarity. Kolade Olayiwola Adebowale: Did you always know you were going to be a scientist? Kimberly M. Jackson: No. Actually, I went to college to become a musician. I went to a few classes, and it was challenging. So I ran from the music building to the science building because
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