As a white, hetero, cis male I’ve benefitted from privileges not extended to most. It took years to recognize and accept this fact. Traveling the world, even living abroad for two years, helped. Being a single father helped. Listening to and learning from people who don’t look like me, love like me, or experience this world like me guides my evolution and inspires the fight against the ‘isms (sexism, racism, elitism, etc.) that keep STEM an exclusive affair. To blow off steam I run, box, spearfish and cook.