Black scientist shares representation story from @kidflamess
The creator, a Black scientist holding a large iguana, explains the importance of representation in STEM fields. He shares his personal experience of not seeing role models who looked like him when he was growing up and describes his mission to visit schools to inspire minority youth by showing them that careers in science are accessible.
Creator: @kidflamess on Instagram
Video format
Yap
Video outline
- State a core belief
- Explain personal motivation
- Detail corrective action
- Reveal positive impact
Narrative framework
The Mission Validation Narrative
Narrative framework logic
To validate a personal belief by showcasing a journey from identifying a societal or personal gap, to taking direct action to fill it, and finally, demonstrating the positive impact of that action.
Topics: Education, Nature & Wildlife, Self-Improvement
Concepts: Origin Story, Vulnerable Monologue
Formats: Yap
Elements: Title Text Hook, Text Overlay
Account types: Personal Brand
Transcript excerpt
Why representation is a black scientist matters. So I'm a black scientist that did research in the Everglades. And, you know, it's Bad History Month, so I wanna shed light on this. I feel like representation is very important because I didn't see a lot of people like me doing this type of stuff when I grew up. And I feel like, you know, I wanted to shed light on that. Basically, just letting people that look like me know that these opportunities exist and they could walk in these rooms and there's a space for them in these rooms to do research and become a scientist and basically just pursue their dreams in general. I've been going to a lot of schools, with a lot of minority groups, like black kids and stuff, and just letting them know that, you know, you could become a scientist. I show them what it's like to be a scientist, and they got very excited. So, you know, I feel like representation is very important in that sense because I feel like I'm inspiring the youth to pursue their dreams and, you know, become a scientist or just be become whatever they want.
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