Close Modal Where Biology Ends and Bias Begins: A Conversation on the Science of Human DifferenceJoin us for a thought-provoking evening with Dr. Shoumita Dasgupta as we celebrate her groundbreaking new book, Where Biology Ends and Bias Begins — part of the yearlong Being Human spotlight at the Museum of Science. In conversation with award-winning science journalist and author Angela Saini, this dialogue will explore the science behind race, ethnicity, sex and gender, and disability — unpacking how these aspects of identity have been misunderstood, misused, and often weaponized in medicine, policy, public discourse, and emerging technologies.Drawing on years of classroom conversations and scientific research, Dr. Dasgupta offers a clear, accessible, and interdisciplinary look at the biological facts — and persistent fictions — that shape our understanding of human difference.Written for audiences from high school students to professionals, Where Biology Ends and Bias Begins is essential reading for anyone interested in the intersection of science, equity, and social justice. Come ready to learn, reflect, and explore how we can all contribute to a more inclusive, informed future.The evening will conclude with a book signing with Dr. Dasgupta. Register for the Event Date and Time Thursday, August 28 | 7:00 pm Audience Adults 18+ Location Blue Wing View Map Price Free with Pre-Registration Language English Register for the Event Date and Time Thursday, August 28 | 7:00 pm Audience Adults 18+ Location Blue Wing View Map Price Free with Pre-Registration Language English In conversation with award-winning science journalist and author Angela Saini, this dialogue will explore the science behind race, ethnicity, sex and gender, and disability — unpacking how these aspects of identity have been misunderstood, misused, and often weaponized in medicine, policy, public discourse, and emerging technologies.Drawing on years of classroom conversations and scientific research, Dr. Dasgupta offers a clear, accessible, and interdisciplinary look at the biological facts — and persistent fictions — that shape our understanding of human difference.Written for audiences from high school students to professionals, Where Biology Ends and Bias Begins is essential reading for anyone interested in the intersection of science, equity, and social justice. Come ready to learn, reflect, and explore how we can all contribute to a more inclusive, informed future.The evening will conclude with a book signing with Dr. Dasgupta. Featuring Dr. Shoumita Dasgupta Scientist, Educator, Author, and Advocate for Inclusive Science Education Dr. Shoumita Dasgupta is a scientist, educator, and professor of medicine whose work centers on curriculum design, teaching, and diversity and inclusion in higher education. As Assistant Dean of Diversity & Inclusion at Boston University, she has leveraged her expertise in genetics, genomics, and medical education to advance the training of MD and PhD students locally and globally. Her passion for genomic medicine, mentoring, and inclusive science makes her a transformative leader in her field. Angela Saini Award-Winning Journalist and Author Angela Saini is an award-winning journalist and author whose writing has appeared in The Financial Times, National Geographic, Foreign Policy, and Wired. She teaches science writing at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and was made an honorary fellow of Keble College, Oxford. Her latest book, The Patriarchs, was named a finalist for the Orwell Prize and a Waterstones politics book of the year. Her critically acclaimed works Superior and Inferior explore race, science, and gender bias, and have been translated into 18 languages. In 2020, she was named one of the world’s top 50 thinkers by Prospect magazine.
