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Title
Black Excellence Oral History with Candice Duncan, June 10, 2021 (Ms2024-072)
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Description
Dr. Candice Morrison Duncan, born in Durham, North Carolina, grew up in a close-knit family, where her mother encouraged her academic pursuits, fostering her early interest in STEM. She attended UNC Greensboro for her undergraduate degree in biology and later pursued a second undergraduate degree in environmental science at North Carolina Central University (NCCU). Dr. Duncan’s journey continued with a master’s in earth science, focusing on environmental chemistry, and a Ph.D. from the University of Arizona in soil, water, and environmental science, where she specialized in phytoremediation and contaminant transport.
Dr. Duncan’s professional career has been marked by significant contributions to environmental science and education. She worked extensively with the EPA, developing analytical methods for environmental contaminants. Her innovative research includes the New York African Burial Ground Project, where she applied soil chemistry to uncover historical and dietary information about interred individuals. She emphasizes the interdisciplinary nature of environmental science and the importance of broadening the scope of research and education.
Dr. Duncan’s professional career has been marked by significant contributions to environmental science and education. She worked extensively with the EPA, developing analytical methods for environmental contaminants. Her innovative research includes the New York African Burial Ground Project, where she applied soil chemistry to uncover historical and dietary information about interred individuals. She emphasizes the interdisciplinary nature of environmental science and the importance of broadening the scope of research and education.
Date
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Ms2024-072_CandiceDuncan
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Interviewer
Narrator
Candice Morrison Duncan
Duration
02:03:19