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A star scientist showed that better genetics lessons could reduce racism. It was the death knell for his career
Strategic angle: Brian Donovan had persuaded high school teachers and education researchers that prejudice might be ended by changing how genetics is taught.
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Updated 4 days ago
Brian Donovan's research focused on how the teaching of genetics could influence perceptions of race and potentially reduce racism.
By engaging high school teachers and education researchers, Donovan advocated for a curriculum that emphasizes the scientific understanding of genetics to combat prejudice.
However, this approach faced significant backlash, ultimately impacting Donovan's career and raising questions about the intersection of education, science, and social issues.