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2026 Black in STEM
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James Martin
Assistant Teaching Professor of Biology
Graduate major and degree: biological sciences, doctor of philosophy (Columbia University, 2020)
Undergraduate major and degree: forensic chemistry, bachelor of science (SUNY Buffalo, 2015)
What motivates you to do science?
Curiosity drives me—science feeds my thirst for knowledge, revealing that the more I learn, the more there is to discover. I love diving into discovery wormholes and demystifying science so it feels accessible, not intimidating.
What does Black History Month mean to you?
Black History Month reminds me that, just as women’s rights are human rights, Black history is human history. It’s a time to spotlight the achievements of people of color and affirm that while our skin tones differ, our talents and capabilities do not.