Dublin Core
Title
Black Excellence Oral History with Pascale Guiton, June 19, 2021 (Ms2024-072)
Subject
Description
Dr. Pascale Schaaba Guiton, grew up in Abidjan, Ivory Coast, before moving to the United States at 18. She currently serves as an assistant professor of biological sciences at California State University, where her research focuses on exploring regulatory mechanisms of cellular differentiation and identifying virulence determinants. Despite facing cultural and educational challenges upon moving to the U.S., she excelled in her studies, particularly in organic chemistry, under the mentorship of supportive professors at Georgia State University. She pursued her Ph.D. at Washington University in St. Louis and postdoctoral work at Stanford University, leading her into academia,
Key moments of the interview cover Dr. Guiton's complex identity as mixed-race, embracing her Black identity in America while facing challenges fitting into both African and African American communities. She also candidly discussed her experiences with mental health, emphasizing the importance of seeking help and being open about mental health challenges. Mentorship played a crucial role in her career, and she now advocates for diversity and inclusivity in academia, dedicating herself to creating a supportive environment for BIPOC students in STEM.
Key moments of the interview cover Dr. Guiton's complex identity as mixed-race, embracing her Black identity in America while facing challenges fitting into both African and African American communities. She also candidly discussed her experiences with mental health, emphasizing the importance of seeking help and being open about mental health challenges. Mentorship played a crucial role in her career, and she now advocates for diversity and inclusivity in academia, dedicating herself to creating a supportive environment for BIPOC students in STEM.
Date
Type
Identifier
Ms2024-072_PascaleGuiton