In a story examining a decline in African Americans' involvement in STEM education and careers, Joseph Francisco, a black chemistry professor at Purdue and past president of the American Chemical Society, spoke about his positive experiences at Wayne State University. After receiving his PhD, Francisco had several job offers, but he chose WSU. "I saw an opportunity at Wayne State to do good science in a supportive place that gave me the flexibility to make a contribution to the community," he said. "To give something back, to a black community."

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