A Conversation with Kate Zernike

Mobility in Motion

Hosted by DART CEO, Nadine Lee, Mobility in Motion takes us into all the ways that transportation shapes lives, connects us to one another and impacts everything we do.

A Conversation with Kate Zernike

In the latest episode of Mobility in Motion, DART CEO Nadine Lee sits down with Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Kate Zernike to discuss her groundbreaking book, The Exceptions, that explores the life of Nancy Hopkins, an MIT geneticist who uncovered systemic gender bias in science—starting with a tape measure.

Join Nadine and Kate as they explore the subtle, yet pervasive biases women face in their careers, the transformative power of data and storytelling, and actionable advice for the next generation of trailblazers.

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The Exceptions, Nancy Hopkins and the Fight for Women in Science

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