Difference Maker, Karla-Sue Marriott: SSU researcher discusses how to get more African Americans into science fields

Interview by Adam Van Brimmer

Student Kadesia Gantt reads a book about black inventor and scientist Benjamin Banneker.

African American professionals are underrepresented in science fields, and schools, educators and STEM-related organizations across the country are collaborating to address the shortage. Karla-Sue Marriott, a biomedical researcher at Savanah State University and the founder of the school's forensics science program, is our latest Difference Maker.

Find the latest and archived episodes of Difference Makers at SavannahNow.com/podcasts or search "Savannah Difference Makers" on podcast app.

Past Difference Makers include the Ossabaw Island Foundation's Elizabeth DuBose; Plant Riverside District developer Richard Kessler; and the Creative Coast's Jennifer Bonnett.

The Difference Makers podcast is presented by the Savannah Economic Development Authority.