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Biography

Taylor Southward is a biology student, minoring in Spanish, from Pontiac, Michigan. After reading Dr. Ben Carson’s biography, Gifted Hands, Southward decided she wanted to pursue a career as a neurosurgeon. And after reading stories about individuals who have died in hospitals because of improper conditions, Southward decided to dedicate her time to studying the brain and to make that medical knowledge public information for everyone. Howard University comes along with a reputation for crafting young, black students into their best selves, which she says drew her attention to the University. Southward says she is impressed by the University’s rich history infused within the culture of the school. Most importantly, she decided to pursue a career to address the lack of representation of minorities within the STEM field.